Dr. Thomas King

 Name, Address, Vox, Fax, Cell, E-mail  list of general repertoire (10 to 15 pieces)-  list of repertoire for today-no more than 4 to 5 pieces (perhaps 2 arias, various languages [Mozart], Lieder 1 or 2, 1 lighter song in English [Broadway])-  approximate range low to high,  Education, schools, voice professors, private coaches, etc.  Years of each experience: stage experience, opera companies, concerts with orchestra, recitals, musicals  Goals: short term (to be accomplished at AIMS) and long term (1 to 5 years)  How did you find out about AIMS?    Did any of your friends or colleagues attend AIMS?     List 2 or 3 who might want to attend in the future:

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Voice type and approximate age (real and also maturity of sound) amateur, undergraduate, graduate, young professional, professional   Soprano, light lyric, up to C easily  Tenor, robust, Italian, top pinched, but possible  Mezzo, light, flexible, soprano?, easy top  Bass, true serious bass, stature, demeanor, low notes, all correct!      Tone quality  Mid range weak, breathy  Upper range Brilliant, almost too bright, ringing  Lower range Full, warm, luscious     Breath Control  Solid, secureOften runs out at ends of phrases  Looks in distress at times  Tension shows on high notes only     Languages (Singing for each)  Crisp diction, vowels correct and even  Specific errors (umlauts, ch, flipped or rolled r’s, ah too dark, ah usually flat)     Musicianship Phrasing: Square, Too romantic for baroque  Tempo: Too fast, rushed, Wrong notes?  Cadenzas: stylish, brilliant  Ornaments: non-existent    Stage Presence Slumps Chin too high Leans forward Smooth gestures, meaningful, tasteful Moods lacking, all alike Sways on stage Very self-assured  A bit self-conscious Has “it” on stage Loves to sing  ”Sells” every piece  Posture  Gestures  Dramatic moods  Movement  Self-assurance  True “performer”    Fluency in languages (for speaking)1 to 4 (4 = best)    Financial backing for the program  Self    Parents    Has money raiser ideas  Church  Clubs  Scholarships  Bank loan  Financial needs from US (AIMS)