Riley L. Harvill Bücher

Musical theatre students and performers often need to quickly learn musical material, sight-read during auditions, collaborate with accompanists, and communicate effectively with peers and directors, despite many lacking formal musical training. This book provides lessons in music fundamentals, covering theory, sight-singing, and aural tests, equipping readers with essential skills to navigate musical demands without prior training. It emphasizes the specific skills needed for musical theatre performers, using relevant repertoire to connect theory with practice. Each musical concept is presented clearly, with helpful hints to ensure comprehension. The author revisits basic principles to foster a complete understanding, maintaining a consistent format as concepts build upon one another. By introducing theoretical ideas and applying them through sight-singing and ear-training, students develop a deeper, integrated grasp of the material, which they can utilize in voice lessons, performance classes, and their professional careers. This resource enables aspiring performers, even those not enrolled in formal courses, to access crucial music training components vital for their success in the field.