Auditioning: Monday 13th January 2014: Project Brief

Monday 13th January 2014

Project Brief

Our third project for the unit "Singing Skills for Actors and Dancers is "Auditioning". In this project we will be working towards a solo piece independently with some help from our singing lecturer and peers. We have to imagine that this solo is to be complied as part of an audition portfolio for the final round of auditions for a new West End Musical.

The song we choose for our solo will be our own choice but will demonstrate the versatility and skills we have in both singing and acting. This demonstration of characterising the lyrics of songs using a range of physical and vocal expression will be or wont be successful depending on the song chosen. The song can be from any genre and can be sung to a backing track or accompanied by the piano.

We have to take responsibility for providing either sheet music or backing tracks in the correct key. We have been given the website www.musicnotes.com to help us find sheet music. 

During the performance of the song, simple props can be used to enhance the characterisation. 

This blog will be used to post video and audio clips of the group warm ups, independent technical exercises and my progress and experience of learning a solo piece. I will provide video or audio evidence for my warm ups, some rehearsals and my final performance. This blog will also be used as a practise diary to post reflective commented relating specifically on my strengths and weaknesses throughout this project. These strengths and weaknesses will enable me to detect improvements and continue my development as a performer. 

To make sure I reflect and improve so I can achieve the best to my ability, I will include:

• Positives
• Improvements
• Aims

The targets I set will follow these expectations Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time-bound (SMART targets).

SMART Targets:

S - Specific: A clearn, focused and detailed target which has an aim but also says how. 

M - Measurable: Can be tested to ensure that it has worked. 

A - Achievable: A realistic target which can be doen. 

R - Relevant: Needs to help this project and develop singing skills.

T - Time-bound: A clear deadline to achieve by. 

To achieve the SMART targets I will support them with specific technical exercises and warm ups. 

I'm looking forward to developing my confidence as a singer and performer but also using all the knowledge and techniques we have learnt in the past two projects to, hopefully, be successful in this project. I'm really excited to get started and can't wait to see what this project has to come!