STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Develop an audition psychology

 II.     Identify vocal qualifications

 III.    Assess audition notice requirements

 IV.     Research musical score and script

 V.      Identify the appropriate musical genre

 VI.     Prepare an up-tempo and ballad song in correct genre

 VII.    Formulate a 16-bar cut for each musical selection

 VIII.   Research each song as a monologue

 IX.     Apply research and sub-text to singing

 X       Present a final performance of material

 XI.     Analyze present skills and future goals

 XII.    Develop a plan for improving weak areas

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      THE MOCK AUDITION

         A.      Assess vocal strengths

         B.      Assess operative word capabilities

         C.      Analyze video taped audition as a producer

         D.      Compare results of auditions with instructor and producer

 II.     AUDITIONING AS A BUSINESS

         A.      Examine the production team requirements

         B.      Analyze union requirements

         C.      Identify financial and personal issues faced by the production team

         D.      Evaluate professional resume and headshot requirements

         E.      Analyze the audition notice

                 1.      vocal requirements

                 2.      acting requirements

                 3.      dance requirements

                 4.      length of run and personal conflicts

                 5.      appropriate genre

                 6.      audition dates and call backs

         F.      Catalogue information on various theaters, producers, musical directors and performers

 III.    PACKAGING THE PRODUCT

         A.      Psychology

                 1.      analyze personal expectations

                 2.      assess personal vocal genre sound

                 3.      review catalogued theater information

                 4.      justify personal qualifications by age, vocal range, vocal quality and characterization

                 5.      visualize success

                 6.      select a complimentary wardrobe for face and personality

                 7.      develop a positive, up-beat attitude

                         a.      express don`t impress

         B.      The Musical Selections

                 1.      research the musical score and script

                 2.      determine the vocal and acting requirements

                 3.      choose the appropriate role

                 4.      select songs which demonstrate unique abilities and fit the genre

                 5.      prepare songs as a monologue

                         a.      isolate information

                         b.      determine conflict

                         c.      prepare sub-text

                         d.      apply operative language usage to energize the body

                         e.      create the moment before and after

                         f.      apply research to the singing of the song

                 6.      determine a 16-bar musical cut

                 7.      organize music for the accompanist

                 8.      memorize the musical selections

                 9.      practice readings from the script

                 10.     review sight-singing and ear-training techniques

 IV.     THE AUDITION

         A.      visualize success

         B.      express abilities

         C.      perform contrasting selections

         D.      respond positively to all feedback

 V.      Performance and Critical Analysis

         A.      Assessment of Self in Performance

                 1.      analyze the enhancement of vocal and musical strengths and weaknesses while under pressure

         B.      Assess the value of video analysis and producer feeback

         C.      Develop a personal process for determining repertoire choices

         D.      Develop a plan for strengthening weak areas of presentation