How do you write an audition song?

How do you prepare a song for a musical audition?

How long should a song for an audition be?

Singing auditions usually last no more than 10 minutes. When you practice, you should prepare about 2 minutes worth of the music, but plan to cut it around a minute and a half. You do not want to go much over that, and sometimes the judges will cut you off if you lose track of your time.

What should you not sing at an audition?

How do you impress the judges in a singing audition?

Impress the Judges

Smile and look confident. Make good eye contact with the people inside the audition hall and with the judges. Do not close your eyes when you sing. You can, of course, close your eyes briefly, but not for too long.

How to Prepare Sheet Music for an Audition

What do judges look for in music auditions?

Judge and professional cellist Jeffrey Solow states, “Judges look for technical excellence, beautiful tone, intelligent and informed interpretative decisions, plus personality and communication.” Don't be afraid to loosen up and move with the music as comfortably on stage as you do at home.

Should I audition for a musical if I can't sing?

If you've ever wondered if you should audition for a musical when you can't sing, the answer is, unequivocally: Yes! Musicals need all types of people: dancers, actors, singers, and people to fill the stage in big crowd numbers.

How do I prepare my voice for an audition?

Can you transpose a song for an audition?

You can't assume that your audition accompanist can or will transpose by sight (put the song in a higher or lower key while playing). Purchase the song in the key you want to sing it in, or have someone transpose it for you before the audition.

How do you nail an audition?

How do you know if an audition went well?

How do you know if an audition went well? You can usually tell that an audition went well if the casting team spends a lot of time interacting with you in the room. They might ask you to try a scene a different way (see #2 below) or sing another song.

How do you introduce yourself in a singing audition?

How to introduce yourself in a singing audition? The opportunity for an intro may be very brief if the auditions are busy – just letting everyone know your act's name and song title. Or you might need to give a mini-bio and talk about any significant meaning the song might have.

What should I sing for my audition?

How do beginners practice singing?

What do singers drink before they sing?

The best drinks for your singing voice are water (especially room-temperature water, perhaps with a squeeze or two of lemon) and tea, but be careful about consuming too much caffeine, which can dehydrate you. You can find wonderful herbal teas designed for singers.

What should I eat to have a good voice?

Is it hard to get on the voice?

But getting to the Blind Auditions, where the audience first meets the singers, is a lot harder than it may seem. The process takes months, and there are a lot of hoops to jump through before you can call yourself a contestant.

What is the best color to wear to an audition?

Stick with colors that look good on you

Bright white will “burn” the camera, and black also isn't a great color on camera (plus it ages you). Stick to colors that look good with your skin tones and hair! Jewel tones look great on camera. Blue is the color that gets cast most often.