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

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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.

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

In this video, professional voice instructor Jennifer Rutherford of International School of Music, and private teacher in Bethesda Maryland, describes how to prepare for a competition like American Idol, or any other audition. Some tips on preparation, vocal health, song choice, and audition etiquette are covered. Warm ups are also suggested and demonstrated with student and model, Mair. The video assumes that candidates will have some level of training or natural ability, but would also be useful for the amateur interested in pursuing training for a career in singing.

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

Jennifer Rutherford: Well, there is tasteful and there is not so tasteful. I have seen some American Idol contestants for instance wear things that show their midriff, I do not think that is a good idea at all. I think you really ought to dress just simply, tastefully within your age group, not too fancy, you are not a star yet. The stylist at a contest like that would make you into whatever you are going to be anyway. So unless you have a particular artistic style that you really want to demonstrate, I would just say wear a cute T-shirt and some jeans and may be some not too high heeled shoes because that affects your breath support. If you wear a high heel it is really hard to do some of the abdominal lifts that you need to do to sing properly. So, just keep it cute, simple, age appropriate and if you have a particular style go for that. That's what I would suggest.

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