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Singing

33 replies

Alakazam8 · 28/06/2021 10:14

I’ve posted on this board before but not directly about this. Dd wants to be a singer and is potentially good enough to do something in performing. Obviously has missed out on opportunities the last year or so due to COVID and didn’t get into Nymt this year, pretty sure this is due to other factors rather than her voice. She has singing lessons and other music lessons.
Anyway my question here is what should I be doing now to give her every opportunity to do this when she is older and who/which organisations could give me advice about what she needs to do.

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Orchidflower1 · 28/06/2021 12:44

Have your local am dram/ operatic society have anything she could join online just to boost her cv?

Alakazam8 · 28/06/2021 12:19

She’s genuinely very talented. From singing teachers, her dance class, school etc. She does dance classes, but not a dancer really. Have been looking for a choir but haven’t found one yet. She is doing a summer school at a local theatre school.
She didn’t get in to Nymt this year because of her age, invited her to perform (singing) online with them at a cabaret evening and asked us to stay in touch for next year.
Is there anything else to consider doing now at all?

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Comefromaway · 28/06/2021 12:08

@Orchidflower1

What were the factors you feel meant she didn’t get into nymt? Hand on heart is she genuinely very good or mum very good?
NYMT casts for the show. So if you are the wrong age or there isn't a part for your casting type it doesn't matter how good you are.
Orchidflower1 · 28/06/2021 12:04

What were the factors you feel meant she didn’t get into nymt? Hand on heart is she genuinely very good or mum very good?

Comefromaway · 28/06/2021 12:03

Are there any singing groups in your local area, my local authority run various choirs including show choirs. I would also recommend perhaps a drama group or dance classes if she is interested in musical theatre.

Local amateur grous are just beginning to start up again so keep your eye out for local auditions etc.

Alakazam8 · 28/06/2021 11:49

Sorry, these were important details! I’m not sure she knows yet. I’m thinking pop/ musical theatre possibly. She is 11.

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Comefromaway · 28/06/2021 11:35

And how old is she?

Comefromaway · 28/06/2021 11:34

What kind of a singer does she want to be?