Comments on: The 16-Bar Theatre Audition: 100 Songs Excerpted for Successful Auditions

By: Michael Gerbasi

Michael Gerbasi — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:08:07 +0000

Although some songs weren’t from the stage but were from the screen, I found the excerpts to be a very nice compilation. Having someone else do the legwork and pre-cutting an audition song saves time, but the excerpt might not necessarily be your strongest vocal range. All in all, a great addition to any music library.
Rating: 4 / 5

By: Lisa C. Davis

Lisa C. Davis — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:31:37 +0000

The book is in really good shape and it’s just what we needed. It took a long time to arrive. It would have been better if the shipping could have been faster.
Rating: 5 / 5

By: RBD

RBD — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:11:01 +0000

I’m very disappointed in the condition of the item I received. I purchased a NEW book, but received one in VERY poor condition, with the spine broken in several places, and several “dog-earred” pages. I attempted to reach the seller to see if seller would make things right, even giving extra time to get past the Holidays, but I received no respoonse. Too bad, because I hate to resort to negative feedback.
Rating: 1 / 5

By: J. millette

J. millette — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:37:03 +0000

You should not buy this book. Although this may seem good for auditions, most directors and pianists are going to want the whole song. Some might even refuse to play for you unless the whole song is in there. And what happens if they want you to sing the whole song? YOU CAN’T! Trust me, this is not a good thing.
Rating: 1 / 5

By: K. Bomba

K. Bomba — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:50:08 +0000

This book is a great thing to have for anyone involved in the world of theatre. It does the hard work of picking out a crucial 16-bar piece of a song for you! Great for auditions. The book has selections from musicals (old and new, familiar and rare), as well as movies (even some Disney!). There’s one for every vocal part. Granted, not every piece is exactly 16 bars. Some go a bit over, but this is usually excusable due to proper phrasing. It’s well worth looking into for those who are just starting out. It’s also a way of introducing yourself to a variety of musicals.
Rating: 5 / 5