i would like them to be songs from a musical. not songs you hear on the radio everyday.
2006-11-20 09:07:42 · 15 answers · asked by scarlet657 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
In My Own Little Corner- Cinderella
Candle on the Water- Petes Dragon
there are more but these are just my favorites ^.^
2006-11-20 09:10:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NEVER pick a piece that they've heard a billion times.
Chances are someone better than you as done it and they will compare you to that person. (Somewhere over The rainbow... HOW MANY TIMES HAS THAT BEEN DONE!??!)
Also you should never pick something that has been done in the past 5 years on broadway or is currently on broadway. But you're probably auditioning for a high school show. SO just stay away from the overly popular stuff... like anything from Wicked, Les Mis, Phantom, Cats ect.
A good trick to use for auditions is to find a song from another show that is by the same composer.
It all depends on your range and what type of character you're auditioning for.
Here are some songs I suggest:
Kind of Woman (Pippin)
http://hamienet.com/midi11904.html
Dancing All The Time (Big)
http://hamienet.com/midi6744.html
Mr. Snow (Carousel)
http://hamienet.com/midi990.html
I'll Follow My Secret Heart (Conversation Piece)
http://hamienet.com/midi16875.html
And This is My Beloved (Kismet)
http://www.hamienet.com/midi7630.html
Stranger in Paradise (Kismet )
http://www.hamienet.com/midi7627.html
I hate Men (Kiss Me Kate)
http://www.hamienet.com/midi7639.html
Goodnight My Someone (Music Man)
http://www.hamienet.com/midi20709.html
Moonfall (The Mystery of Edwin Drood)
http://www.hamienet.com/midi7835.html
I Will Never Leave You (Sideshow)
http://www.hamienet.com/midi12151.html
Of course, there are TONS of other songs out there.
2006-11-20 14:59:12 · answer #2 · answered by hot brdwy diva 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. to previous posters, in theatre we never say the "GL" phrase, always say "Break A Leg."
2. Sing a song that is in the same style as they show you are auditioning for. You didn't say what it was or I could possibly give you some suggestions.
3. Learn as much as you can about the character role you want, and be the character on stage, whether you are sitting or standing your turn or not.
4. Although I love "Wicked" I think it will be a little too popular to audition with just yet (no pun intended on the "popular" bit).
BREAK A LEG!!!
2006-11-20 09:25:37 · answer #3 · answered by once_upn_atime 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should always audition in the style that the musical you're auditioning for is in.
Rarely should you audition with a song from that musical - but if you can't find a song with the same style...then do that.
<3
2006-11-21 04:34:56 · answer #4 · answered by myotheremail108 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pick a song that relates to the character you are auditioning for, and is suitable for your range of voice. Try to stay away from overused songs, songs that you are uncomfortable with or have trouble relating to, and songs that are unsuitable for your vocal range (because you will end up sounding inferior if you attempt notes out of your range and cannot carry it off).
2006-11-20 13:13:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it depends on if u r an alto, soprano, tenor, bass? Add more details and maybe I can help. If you want like a silly ballad, try somewhere that’s green from little shop of horrors. That’s my fav to audition with because you can put feeling into it and show them that you can act also! But tell me what kind of voice u have and I’ll try to help
2006-11-20 10:19:19 · answer #6 · answered by Little Southern Belle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe pick a song off of a movie that is a musical like sound of music
2006-11-20 09:09:50 · answer #7 · answered by Positivitydeepbreathing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could sing love by Keyshia Cole, Sexy Love by Ne-yo, She don't or Torn by LaToya, Let me Love you by Mario, or that one new song by Mary j Blige. If this aint the kinda songs you lookin for email me @ taytay7000@yahoo.com and let me know cuz i got alot more suggestions
2006-11-20 09:12:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What about "Whistle a Happy Tune" (something close to that...sorry!) from Rogers & Hammerstein's "The King & I" or
... "Over the Rainbow" from The Wizard of Oz ...
2006-11-20 12:46:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could sing something form West Side Story, like America
Grease
Wicked
Wizard of Oz
etc.
2006-11-20 10:28:19 · answer #10 · answered by dancing_diva 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋