Guest: Anne Barnshaw
Overview: In this podcast we discuss why so many (too many!) singers choose the wrong repertoire and the many reasons why a song may not be the right choice for the vocalist. But fear not! Anne has some great suggestions for young boys and girls (and teachers) looking for more suitable musical theatre material.
About our Guest: Anne Barnshaw is a pianist, accompanist, voice coach and musical director with over 25 years of experience in community and professional music theatre shows. She also accompanies and voice coaches at Sheridan College in the musical theatre program in Oakville Ontario.
Anne's Expert Recommendations:
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Appropriate for: Younger female voices. Great acting piece.
Heads Up: Can be a bit long. May need editing.
Appropriate for: unchanged Male voices.
Heads Up: This song needs a energetic and confident Performer.
Appropriate for: young female voices
Appropriate for: Unchanged male voice
Appropriate for: Changed Male Voice
Appropriate for: Young female singers.
Heads Up: Originally sung as a full ensemble number. Most Musical theatre books treat it as a solo.
Appropriate for: unchanged male voices
Heads Up: We need to believe that this singer can dance.
Appropriate for: unchanged male voices
Heads Up:
Appropriate for: unchanged male voice (10 - 12 years)
Appropriate for: Young teenage female
Heads Up: Requires a strong belt voice