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So You Want to Sing Musical Theatre

A Guide for Performers
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So You Want to Sing Musical Theatre, Updated and Expanded Edition by Amanda Flynn offers a comprehensive guide to mastering the art of singing musical theatre. Covering musical theatre history, genres, vocal science, health, and performance techniques, this updated edition also delves into auditioning, working with children, and the use of audio equipment. With profiles of Broadway singers and practical advice for singers and teachers, it equips readers with the skills and knowledge essential for success in this vibrant genre.
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Ideal for aspiring musical theatre performers, vocal teachers, and fans seeking to deepen their understanding of musical theatre singing techniques and industry insights.

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Broadway vocal coach, voice teacher, and researcher Amanda Flynn provides the skills singers need to successfully sing musical theatre repertoire. The book is updated and expanded for musical theatre performance in the current era, covering a broader array of topics and including more in-depth discussion than the original edition.

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From television shows like Glee and Smash to the phenomenon of the Broadway show Hamilton, musical theatre has never been more popular. In So You Want to Sing Musical Theatre, Updated and Expanded Edition, Broadway vocal coach Amanda Flynn provides an in-depth look at the skills needed to successfully sing and teach this repertoire.

Fully updated to meet the current needs of the profession, this new edition covers a vast array of topics with even deeper discussion: musical theatre history; repertoire; genres used in productions; basic singing voice science; vocal health; audio equipment and microphones; vocal production of musical theatre sounds; acting, dancing, and other movement; working with kids; and auditioning at all levels. The book also includes profiles of Broadway singers that explores their training, methods of vocal upkeep, and advice for singers and teachers.

The So You Want to Sing series is produced in partnership with the National Association of Teachers of Singing. Please visit www.nats.org to access style-specific exercises, audio and video files, and additional resources.

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Praised for its clarity, depth, and practical guidance, Amanda Flynn's book is considered a valuable resource for both beginners and veterans in musical theatre singing. Reviewers highlight Flynn's expertise in voice science and musical theatre, describing the book as insightful, inclusive, and essential for performers and teachers alike.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781538156322

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 June 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield

Edition: Revised edition

Illustration: 19 b/w illustrations;50 b/w photos; 1 table; 5 textboxes

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 658g

Pages: 446

About the Author

Amanda Flynn is a voice teacher, voice researcher, vocologist, and professional performer. As an educator, she is currently on the musical theatre voice faculty at Pace University. She is also the owner of Amanda Flynn Voice Studio with students performing on Broadway ( Hamilton, Choir Boy, Be More Chill, The Lightning Thief, Caroline or Change, Mrs. Doubtfire, Mean Girls, Dear Evan Hanson, King Kong, The Color Purple, Fun Home, Matilda, School of Rock, Newsies, Beautiful, Marvin’s Room, Angels in America), Off-Broadway ( Be More Chill, The Lightning Thief, Fun Home, Daddy ), national tours ( Wicked , Waitress, An American in Paris, Rent, The Color Purple, School of Rock, Anastasia, Spamalot, A Chorus Line ), international productions ( Indecent on the West End , A Chorus Line Japan, Legally Blonde UK Tour, The Sound of Music Asia ), and numerous regional theatres.

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