Musical Theatre Song: A Comprehensive Course in Selection, Preparation, and Presentation for the Modern Performer

Renowned vocal and audition coach, Purdy (Broadway and West End) presents his book targeting the modern professional and aspiring professional theatrical singing actor. He guides the aspirant through a multitude of strategies and exercises toward optimization and moves the singing actor through the steps of song selection, preparation, and the presentation process. “Get It Done” exercises aim to utilize the concepts presented, putting them in motion within song work and functioning as a guide. Eleven chapters are divided into three sections: song selection, song preparation, song presentation. Annotation ©2016 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
Musical Theatre Song is a handbook for musical theatre performers, providing them with the wide-ranging skill set they need for success in today's competitive musical theatre environment. Breaking down the process into knowing how to select your song material based upon your individuality and how to prepare and perform it in a manner that best highlights your attributes, Stephen Purdy provides a succinct and personalized trajectory toward presentation, taking the reader through a series of challenges that is designed to evoke original, personal and vibrant song performances.Written by renowned Broadway and West End vocal and audition coach Stephen Purdy,Musical Theatre Song is a must-have guide for all performers who are looking to succeed in the musical theatre industry.