{"id":5157,"date":"2017-12-18T20:35:38","date_gmt":"2017-12-18T20:35:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/?p=5157"},"modified":"2019-08-23T17:07:20","modified_gmt":"2019-08-23T17:07:20","slug":"top-5-full-length-male-up-tempos-to-prepare-for-your-next-master-class","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/top-5-full-length-male-up-tempos-to-prepare-for-your-next-master-class\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Full Length Male Up-tempos To Prepare for Your Next Master Class"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-one-full fusion-layout-column fusion-column-last fusion-spacing-yes section-header-post\" style=\"margin-top:;margin-bottom:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\"><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Top 5 Full Length Male Up-tempos To Prepare for Your Next Master Class<\/h3>\n<font size=\"2\" color=\"grey\"><span style=\"border:1px solid ;-webkit-border-radius:50%;-moz-border-radius:50%;border-radius:50%;-moz-box-shadow: 0 0 3px rgba(0,0,0,.3);-webkit-box-shadow: 0 0 3px rgba(0,0,0,.3);box-shadow: 0 0 3px rgba(0,0,0,.3);margin-right:25px;float:left;\" class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-glow imageframe-1 hover-type-none author-image\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"http:\/\/performerstuff.com\" target=\"_self\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/alexandra.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-responsive\" style=\"-webkit-border-radius:50%;-moz-border-radius:50%;border-radius:50%;\"\/><\/a><\/span><p>Written by\u00a0Alexandra Muscaro<\/p>\n<p>December 18, 2017<\/p>\n<\/font><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-one-full fusion-layout-column fusion-column-last fusion-spacing-yes section-body-post\" style=\"margin-top:;margin-bottom:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">So often in this industry, it seems as if no one ever wants to hear a song longer than 32-bars. That is why it is such an amazing treat when a performer has the opportunity to prepare and perform a full-length song in a professional setting. The setting: a master class. In college, most of the time a guest instructor will ask the students to prepare a full-length song to workshop. But what kind of song is best to bring into a master class setting? Lucky for you, we have gone through our entire collection and have selected the top 5 full-length male up-tempos perfect for helping you get the most out of that master class!<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">1. \u201cFight the Dragons\u201d from <em>Big Fish<\/em><\/h4>\n<br><div align=\"center\"><div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"max-width:600px;max-height:350px;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_f9sSQamVwA?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><br><p style=\"text-align: left;\">This song is a musical powerhouse! The director will love working with you on this song because there is so much to deconstruct and discover within the lyrics. This song will not only show off your wonderful acting skills, but it will also show off your killer range as well!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Get the sheet music <span style=\"color: #ba9bc9;\"><a style=\"color: #ba9bc9;\" href=\"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/product\/21287\/Fight-The-Dragons\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-one-full fusion-layout-column fusion-column-last fusion-spacing-yes section-body-post\" style=\"margin-top:;margin-bottom:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\"><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">2. \u201cIf You Were Gay\u201d from<em> Avenue Q<\/em><\/h4>\n<br><div align=\"center\"><div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"max-width:600px;max-height:350px;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LHepJeSYr4E?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><br><p style=\"text-align: left;\">It is impossible to not have fun while singing and listening to this song! Most likely, everyone else in the master class will bring in heavy ballads, so you will be a much needed breathe of fresh and funny air. The director will really help you focus on the comedy within the piece, and you will walk away a much stronger and smarter actor from working on this song.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Get the sheet music <a href=\"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/product\/11388\/If-You-Were-Gay\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ba9bc9;\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-one-full fusion-layout-column fusion-column-last fusion-spacing-yes section-body-post\" style=\"margin-top:;margin-bottom:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\"><h4>3. \u201cOh What A Beautiful Mornin&#8217;\u201d from <em>Oklahoma!<\/em><\/h4>\n<br><div align=\"center\"><div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"max-width:600px;max-height:350px;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8avt6iqAsLc?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><br><p style=\"text-align: left;\">For the rest of your performance life, you will always need a Golden Age song prepared and ready for any moment. Working on a Golden Age song in a master class setting will be extremely helpful, because the director will most likely have a strong understanding of the piece and therefore help you make the song relatable and easier to understand. Also, this song is one of the most joyful and classic Golden Age pieces you could ever hope to find.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Get the sheet music <a href=\"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/product\/17994\/Oh-What-A-Beautiful-Mornin\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ba9bc9;\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-one-full fusion-layout-column fusion-column-last fusion-spacing-yes section-body-post\" style=\"margin-top:;margin-bottom:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\"><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">4. \u201cSweet Transvestite\u201d from <em>The Rocky Horror Picture Show<\/em><\/h4>\n<br><div align=\"center\"><div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"max-width:600px;max-height:350px;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bc80tFJpTuo?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><br><p style=\"text-align: left;\">The point of a master class is to challenge yourself and to grow as a performer because of that challenge. If you are looking for a challenge and to step out of your comfort zone, this is the song for you! The director will most likely admire your bravery in bringing in this piece and will help you expand your performance abilities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Get the sheet music <a href=\"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/product\/16093\/Sweet-Transvestite\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ba9bc9;\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-one-full fusion-layout-column fusion-column-last fusion-spacing-yes section-body-post\" style=\"margin-top:;margin-bottom:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\"><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">5. \u201cNice Work If You Can Get It\u201d from <em>Nice Work If You Can Get It<\/em><\/h4>\n<br><div align=\"center\"><div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"max-width:600px;max-height:350px;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/c_aQZWmNHOI?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><br><p style=\"text-align: left;\">When you sign up for a master class, you want to bring in material that will help you grow as a performer. This song is another great Golden Age song that would be extremely beneficial to workshop. This song, while it is very charming and sweet, can be very difficult to connect with. And the director\u2019s job is to help you do just that!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Get the sheet music <a href=\"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/product\/30114\/Nice-Work-If-You-Can-Get-It\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ba9bc9;\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<br><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Looking for more material? 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She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts with a dual concentration in Performance as well as Theatre History and Performance Texts with a Minor in Musical Theatre at Marymount Manhattan College. When she\u2019s not rehearsing, dramaturging a developing play, or studying for theatre history, you will find her at the Metropolitan Museum of Art\u2026specifically the Egyptian exhibit. Or check your local coffee shop and you may find her with her nose in a book. You can visit her website at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/alexandramuscaro.com\/\">alexandramuscaro.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/h5>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: left;\">Thumbnail:\u00a0Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/LvsJPg9R9sg?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Marius Christensen<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/search\/photos\/happy-man?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/h5>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [...]","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6129,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[261,470,259,262,302,272],"tags":[570,391,242,835,293,569],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5157"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5157"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5157\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6129"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5157"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5157"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5157"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}