"The Kite" from YAGMCB

[PJ]

Posted: 7/27/04 at 7:05pm

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.

Help PJ!

[prof]

Posted: 7/27/04 at 9:29pm

No, that song is for a tenor. You'll be reaching.

Try "Miracle of Miracle" from Fiddler on the Roof. A bit lower.

Or "The Blanket song" from YAGMCB.

[ponine24601]

Posted: 7/27/04 at 9:30pm

you mean 'My Blanket and Me' from YAGMCB

[mominator]

Posted: 7/27/04 at 9:31pm

I love "My Blanket and Me!"

[PJ]

Posted: 7/27/04 at 9:39pm

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?

[Coondiggitydogg]

Posted: 7/27/04 at 10:40pm

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

[iflitifloat]

Posted: 7/27/04 at 11:05pm

My daughter's voice or piano teachers have often done her the favor of making an accompaniment tape for songs she will be singing.

Can't hurt to ask.

[NuggetMonkeys]

Posted: 7/28/04 at 12:26am

can't hurt to stab a goat.
-d.b.j-

[KMF_NYC]

Posted: 7/28/04 at 11:33am

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

[M J R]

Posted: 7/31/04 at 12:49pm

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...

Updated On: 7/31/04 at 12:49 PM

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 7/31/04 at 1:10pm

Is there a link to hear these songs? Never heard em!

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 7/31/04 at 1:10pm

Is there a link to hear these songs? Never heard em!

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 7/31/04 at 1:10pm

Is there a link to hear these songs? Never heard em!

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 7/31/04 at 1:10pm

WHY AM I DOUBLE POSTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!????? GRRRRRRRRRR

[KChenowethfan]

Posted: 7/31/04 at 1:28pm

YAGMCB is available on CD and you can listen to those songs and others on there. Its not difficult to find.

Remember, Broadway existed before Wicked.