"The Cattle Call" - I Made the First Cut

Well, I survived the first cut at the Disney auditions today - I'm jazzed. The audition was in a "cattle call" format, where the show producers advertise for vocalists and briefly describe what they're looking for. Based on their information, I chose 3 songs - "Oklahoma" (a lighter tune which shows off the upper register), "Ol' Man River" (which showcases the lower end) and an obscure piece by Alan & Marilyn Bergman called "I'll Never Say Goodbye" (which was my 'wild card' and displayed a less showy attitude.)
At the beginning of the cattle call, the guy in charge came out and addressed the 200+ singers (I was number 67) telling us that the need was for singers who could blend - so, since it appeared that I didn't need to "pull out the stops" and wow them, I chose my wild card. It paid off as I was called back for the next cut on Monday.
I have wanted to sing this Christmas music again for the last 20+ years and on Monday, after singing an old Rogers & Hart song "Without A Song" (selected by the panel) they will work with the remaining singers who survive Cut #2 as a group focusing on the group's blend. By the end of the day, the panel will make their decisions.
So, I'll be working the weekend on getting everything in order for Monday's call back. Keep your fingers crosssed for me, blogsters, and lift up a prayer or 2, please. I'll keep you posted. If I get the gig, it will be a great diversion for 3 months during this painful wait for Joanna Mei.
Your Humble Blogman,
Don

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