I need some advice. Is "The Kite" from You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown a good audition song for a baritone/bass? I figured it would be b/c it shows a comedic side and is a quick, two minute song. That way, I wouldn't have to cut anything for the NYU audition. Oh, and for the audition I need the the music on a cd or cassette. How would I go about getting the music? I've looked for a karaoke-type cd for the show and found nothing.
I'm also open to any other suggestions that you may have to offer.
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I could have sworn "The Kite Song" was baritone/bass. It's even listed in a book of vocal selections I was looking at. And it was a book for baritone/bass singers. Perhaps the original version from the Off-Broadway cast is written in my key?
I'm a bass/baritone and i use it all the time for my auditions. I really like it. easy to show your ability to sing and act, fun for the directors to hear. My blanket and me is sooo BLAH
I'm a baritone/nbass and was cast as Charlie Brown once -- this song is great for an audition, but the range may be tough -- it's seeminly a simple little song, but not an easy one to do well...not usre if you are singing in the original key or having it brought down -- but if you can sing it well without reaching too hard, go for it
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I'm sorry - I have to say do NOT sing THE KITE to audition for NYU! Find something that will show off your vocal abilities and give you a chance to act - I did YAGMCB for 5 months. The song is not that great for either one. I think you can find much better...
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