Audition Songs

WOW you should have asked this question a very very long time ago....

where are you auditioning?

in terms of "someone like you" -- i hate to break it to you, but J&H is generally frowned upon at college auditions. since you have basically no time, you might want to stick with it...but you'd better kick that song's butt.

since J&H is such a new show, i'd recommend looking at an older show to find your contrast piece. how is your voice made up? mix? belt? you have to take these all into consideration. try to find something that contrasts in tempo, style, AND mood. and start looking through your sheet music really fast for your second song.

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which school(s) are you auditioning for?

the reason J&H is so frowned upon is because a lot of people don't like the composers. personally, i enjoy J&H...but a lot of people don't.

i'm sorry that my comments didn't boost your confidence...but, having done this whole audition thing twice, i know how much preparation goes into it. since you have "someone like you" nailed and it sounds like your voice is suited for it well - i'd stick with it simply because you don't have much time.

maybe your up-tempo could be something to show off your mix. again, i'd suggest something older since J&H is so modern. it's hard to suggest anything because i don't really know your voice and my voice seems like it would be really different than yours, so none of the songs i have in my repertoire would really work.

honestly, i want you to do well. and i don't know you...maybe you're really good at putting stuff together really quickly. you're just really going to have to kick things into high gear for the next two weeks.

good luck
maggie

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at college auditions there aren't only 40-50 girls going out for what you want. there's literally hundreds.

and they're not just looking for someone who's "right for a role", they're looking for all-around potential to be a marketable performer.

also, an audition for a show is just for one show. for college it's an audition for four years of training and invaluable connections you'll make while in school -- it's a huge deal.

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mooingforrent--was that a joke? i'm not trying to be rude, i just can't imagine that you're serious about thinking anything from wicked is a good choice..

My voice is also completely different than yours, so I have no idea if my suggestions will work (or if they're overdone) but:

I Enjoy Being a Girl - Flower Drum Song
Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend - Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

...maybe? Try the Singer's Musical Theatre Anthologies (for Mezzo-Soprano/Belter, I'm assuming) and find something fun, classic, and, if you can help it, not about love. That'll help with the contrast a LOT. Good luck!

I did think about something from Wicked originally, but decided I just didn't have the time to get really confident with something that is so strong in my upper range. If I had longer, I'd do Defying Gravity. But Since the J&H number shows off my upper range anyway, I need something that shows my lower range. My GBF suggested When You're Good To Mamma, cos it's so different, and I'm doing it for the same exam so already know it. I know Chicago numbers have probably been used loads since the film came out, but was hoping that it's not necessarilly as populr as say All That Jazz. What do you guys think?

Yeah, don't listen to my suggestions. Pick up the Singer's Musical Theatre Anthologies for Mezzo/Belter. They won't fail you, I promise.