MFA Audition – Acapella Song
“Liz, wanna go to karaoke?” “Sure. Why don’t we throw in a dental checkup and eat mayo straight out the jar? Sounds like a great time.” I love singing. I hate singing in front of other people. It scares me. And it looks like I’m going to have to. A few of the programs I’m auditioning for (too tired to list which) require 16 bars of a song, unaccompanied. Any ideas?
Hit them with some Bob Dylan, Blanchett-style? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ha1eqHDu_w
I’m in the same boat as you!
I’m taking the advice I liked the best: choose a song that means something to you emotionally, treat it as a monologue, and focus on the story more than the musicality. They’re looking mainly for proper breathing than for a beautiful singing voice.