Second Tenor Song Ideas

[Maceman91]

Posted: 6/13/09 at 8:43pm

I would greatly appreciate some help in the area of finding some wonderful songs for second tenor. I will soon be auditioning for different universities and conservatories to gain entrance into their musical theatre divisions and I would love some ideas to ensure I select the best songs possible! Most of the schools suggest one ballad and one up-tempo selection with a few asking for a classical piece. I have been searching everywhere and I can't seem to find a song that I feel I can really knock some socks off with, so ANY suggestion is highly appreciated! :]

[WOSQ]

Posted: 6/17/09 at 3:38pm

Up-tempo:
"Fifty Million Years Ago" from Celebration; Jones and Schmidt, 1969

The song is very good, very driving. It has some money notes too and best of all, no one does it anymore. It is the kind of song that afterwards they will ask you what show it is from.

Relax your jaw so those vowels will make a nice sound.

If you can hit the notes it is a second tenor song.

[Maceman91]

Posted: 6/18/09 at 12:36am

That song could not be more perfect WOSQ! I was able to find the sheet music and sight read it beautifully. Thank you so much! :]
Updated On: 6/18/09 at 12:36 AM

[kento3792]

Posted: 12/17/09 at 1:09am

I heard it a few times and also thought it would be a good song for me. Where did you find it Maceman91? Please and thank you!

[Maceman91]

Posted: 12/28/09 at 6:26pm

The 16-Bar Theatre Audition - Tenor Edition

It's a book I bought on Amazon. Sorry it took me so long to respond!!!
Updated On: 12/28/09 at 06:26 PM