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Is there a set way of behaving 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.

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

Jennifer Rutherford: Well it depends upon the setting. Sometimes you will go to an audition you can't even see the judges because you are on a stage and the lights are shining in your eyes. At an audition such as American Idol for instance you can see them very well and it is a very intimate setting. But in either case, I would just come in, introduce myself, nice and clearly, tell what song I am going to sing and who it's by and then just begin. Don't interrupt them if they want to talk to you and if you have any questions feel to ask, they will answer those questions. If you have been rejected, if you feel rejected, do not take it personally, a lot of people don't not get a part just because they are too short or too tall. So if you get upset, it doesnt really help to vent at that time. We have all seen the audition rejects on American Idol, they get the best TV coverage because they have said all these bleeping words and it is just so unseemly. I think it is always best to be respectful, be polite, be on your best you behavior.

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