{"product_id":"audition-songs-for-women","title":"Audition Songs for Women","description":"\u003c!-- Hook --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA comprehensive guide to audition songs for female singers with practical advice on material selection and performance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Tagline --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for female musical theatre performers preparing for auditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Access Your Content --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 16px; border-radius: 6px; background: #f9f9f9; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccess Your Content in Seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete your purchase on our store.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (free).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLog in using the same email from checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour ebook will appear instantly in your library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eAll content is securely delivered through our app and not offered as a Shopify download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- About the Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE GOOD AUDITION GUIDES:\u003cbr\u003eHelping you select and perform the audition piece that is best suited to \u003cem\u003eyour\u003c\/em\u003e performing skills\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're auditioning for a musical – or needing to choose a song to perform for an exam, showcase or drama-school application – it's vital you find a song that shows off your voice and reveals your full potential as both a singer and an actor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this invaluable book, you'll find comprehensive introductions to fifty of the best songs from musical theatre, for soprano, mezzosoprano and alto voices, and in a variety of periods, styles, genres and tempos. Each song comes with detailed textual, vocal and musical analysis, and a practical performance guide to ensure you perform it to maximum effect in your own unique way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on his experience as a performer, musical director and teacher at several leading drama schools, Paul Harvard gives his top tips for performing each song, note by note, moment by moment. He also recommends soundtrack recordings to inspire you, and tells you where to find the correct sheet music for your chosen song (please note: the book does \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e contain the sheet music itself).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe selection includes songs from acclaimed contemporary musicals such as\u003cem\u003e In the Heights\u003c\/em\u003e by Lin-Manuel Miranda, \u003cem\u003eSongs for a New World\u003c\/em\u003e by Jason Robert Brown, as well as \u003cem\u003eNext to Normal\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMiss Saigon\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Color Purple\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSister Act\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eRagtime\u003c\/em\u003e – alongside much-loved classics like \u003cem\u003eThe Sound of Music\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFiddler on the Roof\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMy Fair Lady\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAnything Goes\u003c\/em\u003e, and five of Sondheim's masterpieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso included is an extensive introduction to the process of choosing your song, preparing your performance and approaching the audition itself, along with many vocal and acting exercises to improve your technique and boost your confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'For anyone wishing to do justice to a musical-theatre role, and definitely for those wishing to work in this genre, this guide is a must'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eTeaching Drama Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e on Paul Harvard's bestselling book \u003cem\u003eActing Through Song\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Why You'll Love This Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiverse song selections for every vocal type and age.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrategic audition preparation guidance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished by Nick Hern Books, leading contemporary theatre publisher.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaster your musical theatre audition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- About the Author --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaul Harvard\u003c\/strong\u003e is a musical director, composer, actor, director and lecturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis work includes \u003cem\u003eThe History Boys\u003c\/em\u003e (Royal National Theatre), \u003cem\u003eGondoliers\u003c\/em\u003e (Apollo Theatre), \u003cem\u003ePiaf\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFiddler on the Roof\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLove in a Maze\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eDreams from a Summerhouse\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Firebird\u003c\/em\u003e (all for the Watermill Theatre), \u003cem\u003eNicked\u003c\/em\u003e (HighTide Festival), \u003cem\u003eThe Fantasticks\u003c\/em\u003e (Harrogate Theatre), \u003cem\u003eRwanda\u003c\/em\u003e (YMT:UK), \u003cem\u003eTrashchrist\u003c\/em\u003e (Soho Theatre) and \u003cem\u003eMe, Myself and I\u003c\/em\u003e (Orange Tree Theatre).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrently Course Leader for BA Acting and MMus Musical Theatre at the London College of Music, he has lectured at many other leading drama schools – notably the Urdang Academy where he was Head of Musical Theatre for four years and where he wrote the degree. He has also taught at Arts Educational, the Drama Centre, City Lit, Guildford School of Acting, Trinity Laban, Italia Conti, Webber Douglas and The Centre (where he was Head of Musical Theatre).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis books \u003cem\u003eActing Through Song\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAudition Songs for Men\/Women\u003c\/em\u003e are published by Nick Hern Books\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Publication Details --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nick Hern Books\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 July 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 364 pages (Ebook edition)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN (Ebook):\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781788503402\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I access my ebook?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and log in using the same email you used at checkout. 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