Singing Lesson Plans and Video: Painting Pictures on SilenceAn introduction to singing is the featured lesson plan for this performing arts video. For this episode, we turn to a quote from Leopold Stokowski. "A painter paints his pictures on canvas. But musicians paint their pictures on silence." You'll love how Marcy McGuigan, the lead actress in the Broadway tour of 42nd Street, laughs her way through this interview. She gives some great insight into auditioning, doing those dreaded vocal exercises, and defining "making it" in the performing arts. Synopsis of the TV programProfessional: Marcy McGuigan has the leading role in the Broadway touring company of 42nd Street School activity: Our student interviews explore the many ways they use their singing talents. Student Activities:The activities are for students who are just beginning to explore their voice. We divide up the class by vocal pitch and make up a song using nursery rhymes. What Does It Really Take?Venn Diagram: To Make a Living Exclusively by Performing - Do You Have What It Takes? This episode focuses on three things to consider when planning a career in the arts: doing art for arts sake, its entertainment value, and its commercial viability. Video Clips
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