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A Comprehensive MD Guide to “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”
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… →
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Vocal Music Direction for Musical Theatre
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 →
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Music Directing 101: A Very Good Place To Start
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! →
Jake Heywood 