My school just got through putting on the musical, Carousel. We're doing High School Musical (I know =/) now. Auditions are Mon. and they want you to sing a pop-style song. Which song do you think would be better to show off my voice and catch their attention:
Kelly Clarkson - "What's Up Lonely?"
Christina Aguilera - "Genie in A Bottle"
India Arie (not pop, I know) - "I Choose"
ANY OTHER SUGGESTIONS?
2007-12-15 05:12:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
I'm alto. <3
2007-12-15 05:42:30 · update #1
Well, I'd definately sing a pop song, so "I choose" is out of the question. If you sang "Genie in a bottle", they might laugh at you cause I don't think they would take you seriously. So, I'd sing something from High School Musical. It's a really good show, and you might actually be surprised. Last year we did HSM and I really didn't want to do it, but the script is very different from the movie. I really enjoyed it, but that's just my opinion. If I were you, I'd sing something from HSM. Usually your director (or whoever judges the auditions) chooses the person who already knows the song, and is good at it. Good luck!!!
2007-12-15 07:15:24 · answer #1 · answered by cchsdramachick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like the first two you picked a lot. If you like Kelly Clarkson, Breakaway would probably be a good choice too. :) But just because they want something "pop-style" doesn't mean you can't sing something from a musical. What about a song from Hairspray? You Can't Stop the Beat could work for this... so could one of the (more school appropriate haha) songs from Spring Awakening, or There's a Fine, Fine Line from Avenue Q.
As far as pop songs go, 'Somebody' by Bonnie McKee is a GORGEOUS ballad for an alto that would show off your voice.
Break a leg!! :)
2007-12-15 13:56:00 · answer #2 · answered by love is what i don't 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, there still are pop Broadway songs you could sing, which would probably be better for an audition. I'm in high school musical at a theater downtown where i live, and they require you to sing a Broadway song for your audition. If you're an alto, I'm just a girl who can't say no (from Oklahoma!) is a good one, along with almost any song from my fair lady! Hope i could help!
2007-12-15 13:59:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well are you are soprano, mezzo or an alto?
If you are a soprano I would definatly go with something from Christina Aguilera her songs show off a lot of range.
However I probably wouldn't go with "Genie in a Bottle" as my first choice. Maybe something off of her "Stripped" cd or "Back to Basics" cd.
Also, have you explored any musicals that have pop style songs. That would be the route I would go because most songs from musicals show off a lot of range. Maybe something from "Wicked", especially if your in the mezzo/alto range. A lot of Idina Menzel's songs are in that range. But if you are a soprano Kristen Chenowith's songs would be good too. If you would go that route my suggestion to you would be the song "The Wizard and I."
2007-12-15 13:40:16 · answer #4 · answered by Mandie 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like Christina Aguilera - "Genie in A Bottle". That will show off your voice, go for it! :-)
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2007-12-15 13:17:05 · answer #5 · answered by ☮H!pp!3☮ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think it would depend on your range. nothing too fast. NOT genie in a bottle. i don't think they'd take you seriously. good luck. and i know, i don't really consider high school musical an appropriate choice for a musical either.
2007-12-15 13:18:23 · answer #6 · answered by Lucie C 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hopelessly Devoted to You from Grease
2007-12-15 16:50:24 · answer #7 · answered by Theatre Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋