I'm auditioning for the "Wizard of Oz" Dorothy (mainly), or one of the witches (good or bad) and I need an audition song. (preferably not from the musical) and also one for "A Chorus Line" as ensemble. I'd need one song for each. much appreciation.
2007-02-20 13:59:56 · 13 answers · asked by kar 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
o and not from the show. Also up tempo would be nice.
2007-02-20 14:34:29 · update #1
For Wizard of Oz, and for the part of Dorothy, maybe you could do 'In a World of my Own' from Disney's Alice in Wonderland. That song was actually inspired by Over the Rainbow.
'The Girl I Mean to Be' from the Secret Garden would be good too, as would 'I Know Things Now' from Into the Woods. For the part of one of the witches, 'Last Midnight' or 'Stay With Me' from Into the Woods would be good. Both those songs are sung by the Witch from Into the Woods.
Songs from Wicked would be good, but you can almost bet that since it's a spin off of Wizard then alot of people will audition with songs from it, so you may want to avoid songs from Wicked.
Now, for A Chorus Line you'll probably want songs that are a little more adult and sensual. I'd suggest 'Good 'n' Evil' or 'Bring on the Men' from Jekyll and Hyde.
'Mein Herr' from Cabaret would be good as well, as would 'Special' from Avenue Q.
Break a leg!
2007-02-20 16:25:52 · answer #1 · answered by Jess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out the source I listed at the bottom. The link also has good tips for auditioning and a search device for choosing songs. It also lists dates and some helpful hints. Trust me- you'll do better by singing a stand out song that they haven't already heard 15 times during auditions. Also there is a whole lot of range between a soprano and alto. Can you hit an A above the staff? C? Or what about an F below the staff? Do you have a more classical, jazz, or pop sound? It's best to find a song that has good range but where you can most comfortably sing while projecting, producing good tone, and stay on pitch. Break a leg!
2016-05-24 00:34:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do "Bill" from Showboat. One of the best melodies, and roughly a contemporary of Oz. "Gainesville Florida" from Randy Newman's Faust is a wonderful song, and not many people sing it. I find in auditions being unique in your choice helps.
For Chorus Line - "I Sing the Body Electric" from Fame would be a good period choice.
Avoid anything from Wicked, since everyone else will probably be doing those. And avoid doing gender inappropriate songs (women just shouldn't sing Old Man River)
2007-02-20 14:11:44 · answer #3 · answered by wigginsray 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to be original make up your own like oh bad witch if you were not doing bad a house would have not fallen on you and dorthy might have been hopped up and they made her film for hours and they left some footage out of the reel released to the public and why dont i ever see anyone go off the trail and go pody and im supprised we didnt run into the chicken crying about the sky while we were at it and i bet that story is based on a real story and i dont know why one shoe is glass and the other is red i would be more sexy with funkadelic hair so thats one short heal and one much higher so im walking funny down the yellow brick road singing the ense bitsy spider went up the water spout and when the house fell down on the evil witch we opened the door and booo but i should have brought some needle and thread cause these rags the straw person is falling apart and i need to cut the side legs out and sew additional material in cause hes gitting to be a lazy american and i had to lift em in the 2 wheeled wheel barrel down the yellow brick road but the lions got mange and the tinmans rusting from acid rain this song is definately not from the musical and how about we ad am i itching from the radioactivity in the rain or do we just need a shower cause the yellow brick road goes on forever just to see the zoo plankton from sponge bob hooting and a howling on the big mike making em sound like the stay puffed
2007-02-20 14:18:00 · answer #4 · answered by peter w 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Over the rainbow, that Judy Garland sang in the beginning of the movie. What about the song New York, New York sung by Frank Sinatra, for a Chorus Line. This is the best I can do for a fifty year old woman. Sincerely yours, Alexis.
2007-02-20 14:07:39 · answer #5 · answered by alexis 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do not do anything from the shows (as instructed) do something that fits your vocal range and IN YOUR KEY......I saw that some people suggested Wicked...big no no...it is a base-driven musical and it sounds like crap with only a piano (same thing with Rent). I would agree with Into the Woods, but be careful in your song choice...a lot of Sondheim is hard...plus it's only an audition, right? As for A Chorus Line, do something with the same style. :) hope that helps somewhat!
2007-02-21 03:35:43 · answer #6 · answered by raymell_15 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So much for Over The Rainbow. I do not have any particular song in mind, but it would be a good idea to find one that you can put some emotion into, so they can see how you can put feeling into the song. Just don't overdo the emotion. Also, a song that covers (ideally) a couple octaves so they can hear how your voice is at various levels. Good luck with the audition.
2007-02-20 14:09:03 · answer #7 · answered by Katykins 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Impossible Dream
2007-02-20 14:05:42 · answer #8 · answered by Leda50 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple Things from Pippin by Stephen Shwartz is a great female song. Helps you stick out from all the people who'll rock up with Wicked songs too.
2007-02-20 15:20:22 · answer #9 · answered by David H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really love the music from "Wicked". It's 'Wizard of Oz' inspired, and the music is fabulous! Look into "Popular", "Defying Gravity" and "I'm Not That Girl".
2007-02-20 14:08:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋