Vocal Audition Requirements for A Christmas Carol the Musical
What to Prepare:
Please prepare 30 – 60 seconds (under 1 minute) of singing (in addition to your memorized monologue).
- Your audition piece should demonstrate your singing ability and allow you to play a character; remember we want to see you act while singing.
- Choose music that is similar to the style of the music in the A Christmas Carol – songs by Howard Menken or Lynn Ahrens are very appropriate.
- Bring your sheet music for the audition pianist:
- The music should be in the correct key for your voice.
- You should have practiced with an accompanist to be sure that you are singing the music accurately in the correct key.
- You will not be able to sing unaccompanied (“a capella”).
- Time yourself! Make sure your audition piece is within the time limit listed above so that you can be sure that you present the best part of the song before your time is up. Do not use a long piano introduction!!
- First audition? You might want to consider hiring a vocal coach for one hour to help you prepare. Please contact SRJC’s Music Department for a recommendation of vocal coaches. 707-527-4249
HOW DO I FIND THE SHEET MUSIC FOR THE PIECE I WANT TO SING?
You will need to bring your song’s sheet music to the audition, making sure that it is in the right key for you. Here are four resources to consider when looking for
sheet music:
- Try an online sheet music website. There are several, such as musicnotes.com.
- Try the library. The Doyle library does contain some musical theatre and opera scores, as does the SSU library and some public libraries.
- Try one of the great music stores in town.
MORE GREAT RESOURCES ON AUDITIONING FOR A MUSICAL
How to Prepare a Musical Theatre Audition - 8 Steps
Singing Auditions for Musical Theatre
QUESTIONS?
If you have questions, please contact James Newman, jnewman@santarosa.edu
