Mr. Meredith's Music Blog

Just a quick update before I add more content in the coming days. You’ll see links to videos from our April 5th rehearsal, an online folder that contains some Karaoke files I scrounged up, the pre-order ticket form, and the accompaniment for Havana. Opening night is nine days away; take the time to study these materials to give your best possible performance. The password for the video is the first word of the third song of the second act, immediately followed by the graduation year of the person who sings that song.  If you’re not up for the riddle, then check your e-mail

Crapshooters’ Ballet Video

Havana Video

Rockin’ the Boat Video

Karaoke Files

Ticket Order Form

Havana Dance Music

I ran across a great article in the afterglow of  Ms. Adele Adkins winning six Grammy awards last night. It asks “why does Adele’s ‘Someone Like You’ make everyone cry?”

Science has found the formula…

Check out this article in the WSJ for some great audio examples and explanations for how composers embed emotion in their music. It’s a great read for aspiring songwriters, fans, and interested musicians.

Leads and Supporting Roles

Hot Box Girls
Abigail McQuillen
Caroline Lewis
Zoe Rudloff
Taylor Olmsted
Sarah Amedure
Caitlin Hopkins

Mission Workers/Band
Anna Kelly
Rachel Coe-Scharff
Addie Ferrer
Zoe Hutchins
Anna Brooks
Jocelyn Elwyn

General Information

Congratulations to those who received roles and to everyone who auditioned this week! If you do not see your name, don’t worry – you are still in the show and will be included as singers, dancers, and actors in many of the NYC and Havana scenes.
Our first full cast rehearsal will be scheduled for late January or early February. I’ll keep you all posted via morning announcements and e-mail. Have a Merry Christmas and I will see you all in the New Year!

Yesterday I announced that our Spring 2012 musical will be Guys and Dolls. This musical is iconic, with numerous upbeat musical numbers and unforgettable characters. The story is set in late 1940′s New York City, and our characters are upright missionaries and downright criminals, sinners and saints who play out two engaging love stories immersed in a sea of colorful personalities. The most recognizable song from the show is probably “Luck Be a Lady“ made popular by Frank Sinatra, who played Nathan Detroit in the 1955 MGM film. If you’d like more information about the characters, the plot, and the audition process, you should download the Audition Information Packet.

Auditions

Auditions will be held on Monday December 19th and Tuesday December 20th from 3:00-5:00 in the HS Band Room. You only need to attend one day of auditions. The results will be posted before the Winter Recess.

Chorus Only

If you do not want to be considered for a leading role, please prepare one stanza of  ”Luck Be a Lady.” You will not need to read.

 Luck Be a Lady

Female Roles

The two female audition songs are I’ll Know (Sarah) and Sue Me (Adelaide). If you are auditioning for both roles then you should prepare both numbers. If you are auditioning for only one of these or a supporting role you should prepare the number that best shows your abilities.

 Sarah – I’ll Know

 Adelaide – Sue Me 

Male Roles

The two male audition songs are I’ll Know (Sky) and Sue Me (Nathan). If you are auditioning for both roles then you should prepare both numbers. If you are auditioning for only one of these or a supporting role you should prepare the number that best shows your abilities.

 Sky – I’ll Know

 Nathan – Sue Me 

 Resources

• I recommend you purchase the 1992 Broadway Revival Cast recording. You can get it on CD or as an MP3 download.

• Chris Caggiano, a college professor and musical theatre guru, ranked Guys and Dolls #4 on his list of The 100 Funniest Musicals of All Time. Anything Goes made #23, Pippin earned #66, and Bye Bye Birde ranked #80. Surprisingly, Les Miserables didn’t make the list

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Here are some rehearsal files for the HS chorus music. You can download the full chorus versions of each and then listen the the file which emphasizes your part.

Winter Song – Rehearsal Files

Winter Song – Chorus Version

Winter Song – Top Part

Winter Song – Middle Part

Winter Song – Bottom Part

On With the Snow – Rehearsal Files

On With the Snow – Full Chorus

On With the Snow – Soprano

On With the Snow – Alto

On With the Snow – Tenor

On With the Snow – Bass