The content provides a comprehensive rehearsal and production guide for the Disney musical The Hunchback of Notre Dame. It details character assignments, music rehearsal notes, pronunciation guides, character voice recommendations, casting considerations, and a song-by-song guide complete with specific performance and pronunciation notes. The guide also underscores the importance of understanding the story and structure…
There is nothing like the feeling of shaping an ensemble’s sound until it soars; helping a high schooler find her most confident, gorgeous solo voice in her first-ever principal role; watching a cast tell a moving story on opening night after weeks of dedicated rehearsal. There is nothing like being a music director. To enjoy…
Let’s start at the very beginning… I’m so happy you’re here! My name is Jake. I am so excited to create this hub of useful information for a community of new and experienced music directors. Before I introduce myself more clearly, I want to tell you what you’ve stumbled upon: Welcome to Music Directing 101!…
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