Music 

Beauty And The Beast WAV FILE INFO

• WAV files can be found by clicking on this link here: BATB WAV FILES

• (This is a Dropbox link, so the link will remain the same as I add additional songs)
  
  

But what even are WAV files?

• These WAV files are audio files that can be listened to on our phones and/or imported into iTunes; I have prepared files for every song with harmony.

• Each file starts on the measure indicated, usually with an introduction on a piano sound and a woodblock giving the beat for a measure or two; this gives the tempo and pitch.  

Wait!  Why does my role have two WAV files for the same section of music?

• Each role has two WAV files.  One file has just one role’s part, alone, on a piano sound.  The second file has one role’s part with the other part(s); the role’s part will be louder than the other part(s).
  
  

• The idea is to start with the file that has your role’s part alone.  Once you feel secure with that, then "graduate" to the second file that has both parts together.  This will help you practice holding your part against the other(s).
  
  

Got it!  I don’t suppose there are any other crucially important instructions about using these wonderful WAV files, are there?

• Listen to these files CONSTANTLY!  They can be downloaded, put in iTunes, put on a smartphone, playlist, thumb drive, etc so that we can listen to them at every opportunity: during the day, in the car, and while we sleep!  These can also be used to help catch up if need be, since we are responsible for all music that is taught even if we were not present at the rehearsal in which it was taught.  

This is great!  But…What if I find, as I practice fastidiously, that I need a WAV file adjusted in any way or even, possibly a new one made just for me?

• Please let me know if you would like any additional files (“I just need these specific measures”, “I need these parts at slower speeds”,”I need different part combinations than what you have, like my part with [role]’s part”, etc). Remember: I would rather be bugged about a problem we are having with preparing the music than have anyone come into a rehearsal unprepared!  I'm here to help!  Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or concerns.

"HOLDING ONTO MY PART IS DIFFICULT"

A Guide To Help!

It is true that it is difficult to hold onto our part when we are onstage, our faces are close to another face, and that other face is singing a different part!  So, how do we prepare for this?  Here are some options:

1. THINK OF YOUR PART AS THE MELODY.  I know, technically it’s not the melody, but if you prepare as though it is, and work to get it stuck in your head, like you would a “real” melody, this can help!

2. LISTEN TO THE “W OTHER PARTS” VERSION OF YOUR WAV FILES.  I know, your favorite! But, simply getting used to how your part sounds in the context of the other parts will make it easier to hold onto that part on stage when you’re next to the real thing!

3. SING YOUR PART WHILE PLAYING THE WAV FILE OF SOMEONE ELSE’S PART.  Try this with each of the other parts that is not yours!  This way, you can be prepared to hold onto your part no matter who is next to you.  BONUS: find out which parts are around you and practice holding your part against those specific WAV files!

4. FIND A BUDDY OR THREE.  If you can, grab two or three other people who have parts that are different than yours and practice together-what fun! 

5. DRILL, DRILL, DRILL.  We all know by now that practice makes permanent!  Use this to your advantage by permanently cementing the sound of your part in your head.  You have your own recordings, WAV files, friends with whom to practice, etc at your disposal.  

If I can be of any further assistance please let me know any time (Zachary.Kampler@gmail.com (203) 803-0413)

“I WAS ABSENT SO I NEVER LEARNED ______”

A Guide To Your Preparatory Responsibilities 

We get it: absences happen!  Sometimes it’s something we anticipated and sometimes it’s a surprise. Regardless of the reason, you must take responsibility for knowing everything that you missed at that rehearsal.  The goal is to make your absence as unimpactful to the progress of the production as possible.  So, what can I do to catch up? Here are some options:

1. REACH OUT TO A FRIEND.  Pick a friend (or make a friend!) in the cast who can be your “go to” person to ask about what you might have missed when you were absent.  

2. ASK SOMEONE TO SHARE THEIR RECORDINGS.  Someone has either the entire rehearsal, or at least your parts, recorded from the rehearsal you missed.  Get a copy and you won’t have missed anything!

3. LISTEN TO YOUR WAV FILES.  I know, your favorite! But, these are good resources for catching up on the preparation of singing harmonies.  

4. REACH OUT TO AN ARTISTIC TEAM MEMBER.  I would highly advise trying the first three options first, but if you strike out, please come to one of us so that you do not come to your next rehearsal unprepared.  

Regardless of which of these tactics you use (or come up with on your own) what you may not do, is nothing!  Heretofore, there is no reason for anyone to come into a rehearsal and say: “I was absent so I never learned___”

If I can be of any further assistance please let me know any time (Zachary.Kampler@gmail.com (203) 803-0413)