This Musical Theatre Thing: The Music Directors' View

THIS MUSICAL THEATRE THING is an examination of Musical Theatre through the eyes of the Music Director including anecdotes of the authors experience throughout the years. This guidebook is full of hints and tips in getting the very best from all those under the direction of the MD. The book covers all aspects of the role from responsibilities, conducting technique, leading your company, working with your production colleagues and cast through the rehearsal period to arriving at the venue, dealing with musicians, technicians and working with tracks. Music technology has transformed theatre productions over recent years and the book covers sound systems in theatres, what Music Directors need to know and learn plus chapters covering all those incidental subjects the MD is sometimes called to cover.

Subjects covered include:

• How to become a Music Director
• The Role of the Music Director
• The MD, the Person, the Diplomat
• Basic Conducting Technique
• Rehearsal Preparation
• Preparing for Audition
• Note Bashing Rehearsals
• The Production Meeting & Running Rehearsals
• Arriving at the Venue
• Choosing the Band or Orchestra
• The Band Call
• String Players v Keyboard Players
• Conducting a Musical
• Leading from the Keyboard
• Positioning the Band
• Vocal Warm-Ups
• Licensing your Production
• Preparing your Song for Audition
• How to Memorise Lyrics
• Working with Children and Young People
• Choral Style Conducting
• Maintaining the Standard
• Are Cast Recordings a Blessing or a Curse?
• Sound in Theatre that MDs need to know
• Video Technology

A 'must have' reference publication for anyone starting out on this journey into Music Direction in Musical Theatre.

Author: Rob Parish

Publisher: Independently Published

Publication Date: Feb 14, 2024

Number of Pages: 202 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: NA

ISBN-13: 9798878735049