NYMT

Yes I think so too, about finding out in advance if the tap was completely crucial. It's amazing what can be taught, anyway. Time for a term and a half of tap lessons for anyone who gets cast this week and really needs it!

I hope so biscuits! I do think if it was a pre-requisite, then they would have just gone with people who could (and would have found out beforehand) Imaginary does sound fun - a bit like The Demon Headmaster

I'm inclined to think not knowing how to tap won't matter. Most of them won't have known any tap, I suspect. I think it may have been a bit of fun to see who could move and have a go. Imaginary sounds really fun. DS says they're going to write some of the parts around whoever they cast. Fingers crossed for everybody, anyway .

That's what I've him-although he's so used to getting through to recalls and never being cast he's lost confidence instead of realising how well he's done in a hugely talented and competitive field.

To get this far is a real achievement though!

What a mare! Mine was a bit surprised his only acting bit was having to sight read the script-but seemed pretty happy anyway! He wasn't quite expecting to read as Milo as he's 13-guessing that they want an older child for Oogie. And now for the wait! Argh! He'd so live to get in but the standard is obviously amazing!

Yes, my student doesn't tap and never has, so was totally thrown by that!

EvilTwins yes he did-he was in the morning session-luckily he does tap but he did say some of the kids could do triple time steps so he was happy he could manage it at all! Must have been horrendous if they don't do tap-sounds like there were a few surprises!

mini did your DS have to do any tap?

My DS had fun-was a bit miffed he'd learnt Oogie's part by heart and developed his bearded old man stance and was asked to read for Milo! I gather no one in his group got to read for Oogie in the end-so I guess they had a very clear idea of what they wanted! I got to see the David Hockney exhibition and he had a great time so everything else will be a bonus! Good luck all!

My student isn't sure... he was thrown a bit by the surprise dancing for Imaginary... Also he's under the weather - was in hospital this time last week. Still, fingers crossed for all!

Hope all today's recalled young people were happy with their day. DS had a great time, and came out smiling. Can't ask for more. How did others get on? We had the pleasure of meeting Aplo and DD! Good luck to those going tomorrow. Think I might need this thread as we wait for news...

I suspect the higher key is expected to be sung at tenor pitch rather than treble.

Found it-bizarrely it seems the version for 10-12 is lower than the 13-15 version! Will practise both!

Evil Twins where did u find the other version of all the fun? I can only find it in one key?

Dh came home last night & announced he was giving an emergency singing lesson to a student who has a recall for NYMT. Don't know exactly what for. They seemed to be practising a particular song.

They've put that song in twice in two different keys which suggests they are expecting the older boys to sing it differently - I wouldn't worry!

I've just had another session with my student in preparation for tomorrow - Upgrade Time is now stuck in my head...

Break a leg everyone!

I know another 13 year old boy who is struggling with the high notes. I wouldn't worry. At least he knows it!

We r tomorrow biscuitsneeded-how about everyone else? Am still so concerned he has to sing the song an octave lower but surely the 14/15 year olds will have to do the same if it's a song for 10-12 year olds? Argh!

Is he there tomorrow Minimits, or Sunday?

Just wanted to say BREAK A LEG to all the nervous DC. They're all very talented to have come this far, and if it doesn't happen for them this time they need to remember that! Aplo, wasn't it your daughter who met Emma Hatton who said she'd tried several times to get into NYMT?!!

That's all very reassuring-We've gone for Oogie and Big Nelly-the song for Oogie so Milo's song-hence it's so high! Nightmare for my DS! As you say I am sure they will be understanding-and hopefully realise that the older ones going for Oogie will have to drop an octave to make it through the song! Seems a bit odd they have to sing Milo's song but there you go!Tricky parts to audition for, DS is not keen on dame parts bless him, he had to be one at their end of panto run where they do a show for the adult cast and take their parts-he hid behind the wig for most of it. Good luck everyone! Guess it'll be coffe at Tate Britain!

Hmmmm. It does say Dr Goole is for 15+. I wouldn't go for Milo if he's 13 though, especially if he's having to sing it all down an octave. Milo is in the 11-12 list. Is it too late to go for Oogie or Big Nelly?

If it's too late to change, don't worry. They are such nice people. Your DS should just explain that he misunderstood and do Dr Goole anyway. It will still give an idea of his singing and they can always get him to read the scenes for another character anyway - they probably just need to hear them sing something.

For a 13 year old boy, the options looks like it's Oogie or Big Nelly (says female character but could be played by a male) Dr Goole is described as "male henchperson" so I guess it depends on how big your DS is.

Goole not google!