CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE TIPS
Choosing a Musical Director
Reprinted from CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #990304 - Wednesday, March 10,
1999
I
waited a few weeks to mention this one, so that I don't cause anyone
in particular any grief. I saw a show one night where the performer
was fantastic and the song choices were perfection. But the musical
director was a drag! He seemed to be playing every song in exactly
the same beat, as though a metronome was setting on this piano. The
poor performer did his best, but it all sounded the same - ballad
or up-tune!
So,
when planning a cabaret show that includes music, find the best musical
director that you can afford. If you have trouble finding one, go
to as many cabaret shows as you can afford - and choose shows with
a different musical director each time. Choose performers that do
your style of show, and don't hesitate to chat with the performer
about his experiences with the musical director, and even take time,
if possible to chat with the musical director.
Baby
Jane Dexter has been performing for the past few years with Ross Paterson
(they are both MAC Award nominees this year) and she actually went
with Ross to a Marriage Counselor for a session! True story! No need
to go that far, but remember, there is always more than one performer
on the stage, but it happens to be your money paying the bills.
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