The What Should I Sing? series grows out of Richard Hurst’s decades of teaching, coaching, directing and performing. Its purpose is simple. It is to help performers explore the repertoire more intelligently, ask better questions and uncover possibilities they may otherwise overlook.
“Finding the right musical theatre song can be overwhelming. This resource makes the process far more focused by bringing vocal considerations, character, context and performance demands into the same conversation.”
“What makes this collection valuable is the attention to what lies beneath the music. It encourages performers to understand the character and circumstances before deciding how a song should be approached.”
“This is the kind of reference that can spark productive conversations between teachers and performers. The annotations invite students to think critically about repertoire rather than simply choosing familiar titles.”
“Richard Hurst’s experience comes through in the practical observations. The collection opens the door to songs performers may not have considered and gives them useful questions to guide their preparation.”