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What are some key points to keep in mind before an 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.

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

Jennifer Rutherford: Well you have to remember that singing is really communication times four. It is the poetry, the music, the vocal ability and then you have got some acting involved in that as well. You have to communicate this song to your audience, you have to make a connection with them. So you really have to be thinking while you sing, it's not just something you do from the wrote. You have to put yourself into it. You have to communicate through really clear words and diction so the audience can understand what you are saying. So you have got all of that going on plus the acting. You really have to put the whole package together, impeccably. It is a piece of cake, right?

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