Monday, August 26, 2019

Week of August 26 - 30, 2019


Intro to Drama Students:
In-class coaching has kicked off on Wednesdays! Remember, I will coach each of you INDIVIDUALLY before you present in front of the class.

SENIORS....REMINDER:
Be sure to check this blog DAILY....I will post EVERYTHING - schedules, notes, recordings, etc. here. So, get in the habit of checking it out. It will save you MUCH time!



Mr. dH

Monday, August 12, 2019

Week of August 12 - 16, 2019

REMINDER:


Be sure to check this blog DAILY....I will post EVERYTHING - schedules, notes, recordings, etc.
here. So, get in the habit of checking it out. It will save you MUCH time!



Mr. dH

Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Wednesday Projects in Drama (Musical Theatre Song Study), Fall 2019

Drama Students!




What you are LOOKING FOR is listed on the right side of this blog, under "LIBRARY AND CATALOG". Click on the 2019 Drama Wednesday Project LINK.



Mr. d'H

Class of 2020, Looking Ahead to Pre-Screen Season

Thank you for visiting my blog. I wanted to use it as a resource to help you, at least, to continue to organize and plan logistics for college admissions - more specifically, getting your audition portfolio together for the various undergraduate degree programs in Music (BA, BM, BFA, etc.) In order to lessen some stressors, you MUST commit yourself to consistently meet strict deadlines AND commit to respect yourself and the people who are helping you throughout this process.


Please note the following:

DO’s
  • Start early.
  • Solidify your list of prospective schools and categorize them according to DREAM, TARGET and/or SAFETY.
  • Check each school’s website regularly for important dates – Application Deadlines, Interview Dates, Audition Requirements, Audition Deadlines, etc.
  • The "NEW" Musical Theatre COMMON Pre-Screen Format is a game-changer for 2019-2020!
  • Create a grid/spreadsheet/checklist for each school you are previewing. That way, you can have all the information at your fingertips, all in one location.
  • Meet FREQUENTLY with Ms. Goldman, the school counselor for PA, to help determine which institutions that BEST match your academic profile.
  • Register and take the SAT, ACT, etc. so you can have your scores reported promptly to the admissions offices of your prospective schools.
  • Make sure your academic transcript reflects strong performance and progress in all subjects taken during your high school career.
  • Compile a list of songs that you’d like to consider adding to your musical theatre portfolio. Remember - what makes a song right for you is YOUR voice and personality. If you want a good song, YOU WILL NEED TO SEARCH FOR IT.
  • Remember that just because it is a 'good song' doesn't magically make it a good audition selection - no matter which characteristic it possesses (vocal range, genre). A 'good song' does not mean it is necessarily a 'good song' for you.
  • Be responsible for YOUR OWN portfolio and the material that goes into it. I am happy to help you shape things, BUT WILL NOT DO IT for you. This is YOUR party and future – take pride in it.
  • Songs belong only to the original composer/lyricist. So what if another person likes or has sung a particular song? YOU DON'T OWN THEM.
  • Get rest and take care of your health.

DON’Ts
  • Procrastinate. Once the Fall 2019 semester starts, you should be polishing and tightening your audition material, NOT picking it.
  • Disrespect yourself or the people who might help you throughout the process.
  • Disrespect the PROCESS by NOT ADHERING to deadlines.
  • Disrespect the PROCESS by BEING UNPREPARED.

CCCEPA Class of 2020

CCCEPA CLASS OF 2020

On the right side of this blog, under the Tab "Seniors - Class of 2020 STUFF HERE" please click on the link to the "Class Major/Degree Intent Form" and complete before Wednesday, August 14, 2019. This will help us keep track of you as the 2019 college pre-screen filming date at Pebblebrook approaches. Failure to complete the form will severely affect your ability to secure rehearsal, coaching and a filming reservation for your admissions prescreen.




Mr. dH

Wednesday Projects in Drama - (Musical Theatre Song Study), Fall Semester 2019

Wednesday Projects in Drama – (Musical Theatre Song Study)
Fall Semester 2019


In order to participate, you will need to commit to the following guidelines:

1.           Choose a musical theatre song selection from the list.
2.           Complete the Song Information Sheet
3.           Download and print the music from my blog.
4.           Download the vocal piano accompaniment track from my blog.

Mezzo-Soprano/Alto

“There Are Worse Things I Could Do”, Grease
“And All That Jazz”, Chicago
“Colors of the Wind”, Disney’s, Pocohantas
“Part of That World”, Disney’s, The Little Mermaid
“Maybe This Time”, Cabaret
“As Long As He Needs Me”, Oliver
“If My Friends Could See Me Now”, Sweet Charity
“Good Morning Baltimore”, Hairspray
“In My Own Little Corner”, Cinderella
"Always True To You in My Fashion", Kiss Me, Kate
"Funny Honey", Chicago
"I Got The Sun in the Morning", Annie Get Your Gun
"I Don't Know How To Love Him", Jesus Christ Superstar

Tenor/Baritone

“All I Need is the Girl”, Gypsy
“Almost Like Being in Love”, Brigadoon
“Love, I Hear”, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
“On The Street Where You Live”, My Fair Lady
“Cool”, West Side Story
“Luck Be a Lady”, Guys and Dolls
“Real Live Girl”, Little Me
“All That’s Known”, Spring Awakening
“Ten Minutes Ago”, Cinderella
“Waiting for the Light to Shine”, Big River
“That Face", The Producers
"Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin'", Oklahoma
"Try Me", She Loves Me

I will do an initial coaching with each of you, where we’ll cover the notes, rhythms, etc. and set the foundation for your ONE in-class coaching with Mr. Adams. If you need it, I will record the vocal line onto your personal device.

Please note:
·        This preparation should help you in time for your in-class coaching with Mr. Adams
·        Once you have chosen your MT selection, you MAY NOT switch it.


·        Each song selection is either a 16-bar or 32-bar cut, NOT the full song. You will study only the song cut.