Audition for a Vocal Talent Competition

Audition for a Vocal Talent Competition

What is an appropriate song choice for a musical audition?

What is an appropriate song choice for a musical audition?

Should I sing an original song I've written at an audition?

Should I sing an original song I've written at an audition?

Does what you wear make a difference at a musical audition?

Does what you wear make a difference at a musical audition?

Is there a set way of behaving at a musical audition?

Is there a set way of behaving at a musical audition?

What are some pointers to give singers on how to perform their selection?

What are some pointers to give singers on how to perform their selection?

What is the best way to prepare for an audition?

What is the best way to prepare for an audition?

Should I take water with me to an audition?

Should I take water with me to an audition?

What kinds of beverages should a singer avoid?

What kinds of beverages should a singer avoid?

What foods should a singer eat or avoid eating?

What foods should a singer eat or avoid eating?

How should a singer deal with a cold?

How should a singer deal with a cold?

What are some key points to keep in mind before an audition?

What are some key points to keep in mind before an audition?

What are some preparation tips for a music audition?

What are some preparation tips for a music audition?

How do you warm up for a music audition?

How do you warm up for a music audition?

Why do I really need a voice teacher?

Why do I really need a voice teacher?

How can a singer overcome nervousness?

How can a singer overcome nervousness?

How do you know your singing range?

How do you know your singing range?

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What is the Belt Voice?

What should I do if I make a mistake while singing?

What should I do if I make a mistake while singing?

What's the best way to impress the judges?

What's the best way to impress the judges?

How should I introduce myself to the judges?

How should I introduce myself to the judges?

What can you take away from the auditioning experience?

What can you take away from the auditioning experience?

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Jennifer Rutherford

Voice Instructor and Performer, Private and International School of Music, Bethesda

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Jennifer has sung all styles from opera to jazz.  She has a Master's in performance from the University of Alberta, and has performed opera, oratorio, and her own solo show, in Canada, the US and abroad.  She now specializes in one-woman floor shows for banquets and special occasions, performing mostly show tunes, jazz, and ballads, and incorporating her own written dialog specific to the client's occasion. She recently took her act to Central Europe, where it was very well received, and is now finishing up her next CD.

Audition for a Vocal Talent Competition

In this video, watch as Jennifer Rutherford walks through all the steps necessary to compete--and win--a singing competition. You'll learn everything from selecting music, to appearance, to preparation beforehand.

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Hi, my name is Jennifer Rutherford. I am a singing teacher from Bethesda, Maryland where I teach at the International School of Music on River road. I also have a studio in my own home. I am from Canada originally where I have a master of music degree from the University of Alberta and I have been teaching singing since 1981. I have also sung in very many productions from oratorial, opera, jingle singing, musicals and now I do a one woman show, Broadway style. I am here today to help people who might want to do an audition for show such as American Idol but you could also be auditioning for any other kind of musical show and I am here to give you a few pointers. We are going to do some demonstrations on what to sing, how to present yourself, what to wear, what not to fear and we are going to have some time to answer some questions. So, let us get started.

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