Unit 64 - Singing techniques in performance

Programme of songs

I have put together a programme of songs as well as a script for the transitions in between the songs. This is as follows:

Charlotte: Hello everyone and welcome to ‘Escapism’. Sit back, relax and let the waves of song gently lap over you. I’m now going to hand you over to Molly who will help us to begin our journey. 

‘We’re going to Ibiza’ – Molly

Molly: Thank you everyone. Now that we’ve reached Ibiza, I’d like to pass you over to Charlotte who just loves dancing in the sun. 

‘In the Summertime’ – Charlotte

Charlotte: I can assure you that it’s going to be very nice to listen to Robert’s solo. 

‘Wouldn’t it be nice’ – Robert

Robert: (improvised speech)

‘The lion sleeps tonight’ – all

Charlotte: If you’re feeling lost or lonely, Kellyann’s solo is sure to help you find your way. 

‘Lost boy’ – Kellyann

Kellyann: The sun is shining, the sky is blue and Charlotte has something special for you. 

‘Mr Blue Sky’ – Charlotte

Charlotte: We hope you have enjoyed the journey and that it’s given you a chance to escape. 

‘The Sweet Escape’ – all

Charlotte: Now that we’ve come to the end of our journey, we would like you to join in with us for the last song. (improvised speech)

‘Summer holiday’ – all with audience participation

I have carefully considered the order in which these songs are in because I knew that it had to flow well and entertain the audience. The reason why I picked Molly’s solo to go first was because Molly acts as if she is inviting the audience onto the plane to ‘escape’. I also knew that I wanted one of the group songs at the end which would then be followed by the song with audience participation. Once I had these 3 songs in place, it was quite easy to fill in the gaps from there. I just had to make sure that there weren’t going to be any clashes with the transitioning and that my solos weren’t one after another. The group agreed that once you have sung your solo, you would then introduce the next person. This would make the transition process easier and cleaner.