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"James Barbour is considered one of the most sought-after performers on Broadway today."
CDs
BRING ME GIANTS
is a compilation of some of the greatest Broadway classics sung by one of Broadway's greatest voices. Each track on the CD is from a classic literary tale that has been set to music and each of them tells a story in their own right. If you love Broadway, great songs, great music with a contemporary flare then this CD is a must have for your collection.
BROADWAY IN CONCERT
You will have a blast. The musical selections are from some of the best Broadway shows and Felder and Barbour perform the songs to their full range. The recording is interpersed with the narration of the performer's journeys to their careers as actors and singers. Barbour and Felder have a great sense of humor. Two crazy guys with a tremendous amount of talent. You will laugh and be thrilled every step of the way on their journey.
Cast Recording / Specials
May 09, 2005
Neo (Original Cast) [Live Recording from The York Theatre, New York]
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Broadway is more vocally and stylistically demanding today than it has ever been. Last year, Shenandoah Conservatory released a study in Journal of Voice titled:
“Trends in Musical Theatre Voice: An Analysis of Audition Requirements for Singers.”
Musical Theatre Resources
A Blog for Professionals by Kevin Michael Jones
LEGIT
This type of singing is heavily rooted in traditional, classical voice training and styles. It usually features many of the same distinguishing characteristics as classical/operatic singing, such as: consistent vibrato, tall and round vowels, smooth register transitions, a ‘balanced’ tone quality, crisp/proper diction, etc. Today, this vocal genre is most often associated with musicals from the ‘Golden Age’ of Broadway (c. 1943-1964). Some celebrated legit singer-actors from that time period include Julie Andrews, Alfred Drake, Barbara Cook, and John Raitt. There are also contemporary musicals that feature permutations of legit singing like The Light in the Piazza, Grey Gardens, and A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder. Some notable contemporary legit performers include Kelli O’Hara, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Audra McDonald, and James Barbour.
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