This Is The Moment: Lead Sheet / Fake Book

Transcendent and crystalline. The song builds from quiet introspection to a triumphant realization, powered by soaring melodic lines that sit high and bright. It's the sound of a character stepping into their own conviction.

Vocalists with solid belting technique who are comfortable with Broadway legit singing and want to tackle a song that sits in the upper portion of the range. This works equally well for voice students preparing audition repertoire and for performers looking to add a power ballad to their concert set.

• Shape the melody with intention through the phrase arcs; this song breathes on longer sustained notes, so resist the urge to fill every moment with vibrato.
• Treat the harmonic changes as emotional signposts. Each shift in color corresponds to a shift in the character's realization, so let your accompanist voice them with clarity.
• Find the song's forward momentum even in quiet passages. The lead sheet format means you're building energy in partnership with your pianist, who becomes your co-narrator.

Feature this as a concert solo or in a musical theatre showcase where you want a showcase moment that connects with audiences immediately. It also serves well as an encore that leaves listeners emotionally satisfied.

• Sustaining legit singing through extended melodic phrases
• Managing breath placement across a wide range
• Balancing introspection with emotional release
• Interpreting harmonic progression as storytelling