Today I have an impromptu audition of sorts. A friend suggested I sing for an organist, with whom he is also friends, and arranged a meeting between us. It’s my hope a recital or concert series could come of our meet-up. I’ve been preparing a variety of selections for the last week and now I find I’m second-guessing myself. Do I start with anonymously-composed early music that I’m interested in at the moment? Or a mid-20th Century opera aria that I know well? Mozart’s always nice, and it can showcase coloratura and range, so that might be good. I could toss some Bach in my bag…
I’ve got a couple of hours in which to make a choice. Deciding what to sing can be as challenging as selecting what to wear.
I totally agree! Figuring out what to sing takes an absurd amount of brainpower. And not only for auditions- I take an advanced "acting for musical theater" class and I am trying to figure out what to sing tonight. Egads!
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