Soprano Audition Song Advice?

[RebeccaWolf]

Posted: 4/19/14 at 2:16pm

Hello! I'm looking for audition songs for drama school. I have a few ideas but I'd really like to find some more. I need something which isn't overdone, that'll make me stand out, that's good for acting and from a musical. Any ideas? Thank you! xx

[dramamama611]

Posted: 4/19/14 at 3:23pm

It's never going to be the song that makes you stand out, but what you do with it. While its not a bad idea to avoid the overdone, you really need to find songs that are right for you. Being a soprano isn't really a lot to go on. What types of roles have you played and excelled with?

[RebeccaWolf]

Posted: 4/19/14 at 3:40pm

I'm not really a musical theatre performer. For drama school I plan on doing the Acting course, not Musical Theatre. In the second round of auditions you still need a song (usually). I can tell you what I like to sing though. I like to sing Cosette's songs (Les Mis), Galinda's songs (Wicked). I like Eponine and Elphaba too and they're usually within my range (sometimes a bit low, sometime's it's fine) but they're just the wrong style.

Either way, thanks for the reply :)

Updated On: 4/19/14 at 03:40 PM

[dramamama611]

Posted: 4/19/14 at 5:54pm

NM....I forgot you said you were in the UK. Here in the states, you don't have to sing unless you are going for MT.

Updated On: 4/19/14 at 05:54 PM

[Gothampc]

Posted: 4/19/14 at 7:11pm

Are you a pop soprano or a legit soprano? If you're a legit soprano, maybe "How Could I Ever Know" from The Secret Garden.

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 4/19/14 at 7:25pm

Sing something from The Light in the Piazza. That was never done in the UK was it? It's probably not as known.

[Wilmingtom]

Posted: 4/20/14 at 12:49pm

"Chain of Love" from The Grass Harp. Gorgeous.

[ClapYo'Hands]

Posted: 4/20/14 at 8:28pm

Yes, it would help if you specified whether you are after legit, contemporary etc.

My soprano song of the month (!) and not overdone at all is "I Loved You Once in Silence" from Camelot.

[henrikegerman]

Posted: 4/20/14 at 10:49pm

I second Wilmington's suggestion. "Chain of Love" is one of the greatest songs ever written for the musical theater, it is rarely done; my only concern is that it is very much written for an older woman; but I think it could work for a younger woman as well. It's really hard to know though, Rebecca, if it could work for you you without knowing you.

[Wilmingtom]

Posted: 4/22/14 at 1:47am

Henrik, you're correct that it's written for a more mature character but the optimistic whimsy of the song does work on a younger woman. Dollyheart is, after all, idealistic and somewhat childlike in her sensibilities. Very few will know the exact context of the song anyway.

[Gothampc]

Posted: 4/22/14 at 12:49pm

I would argue that the context in the show doesn't really matter if the actor can make the song their own.

I once saw an audition for The Secret Garden. While most of the Mary Lennox wannabes were singing "Tomorrow" one smart little girl got up there and sang "Never Never Land" from Peter Pan. Thinking outside of the character can be one of the best tips for an actor.

[RebeccaWolf]

Posted: 4/22/14 at 6:17pm

I'm a legit soprano.

Thanks for the suggestions everyone :)

[henrikegerman]

Posted: 4/22/14 at 8:41pm

Right, I said that the song could work for a younger woman. And I never said that the context of the show should dictate the suitability of a song for an audition (or an act, etc.). I agree that it shouldn't. I simply added that not knowing Rebecca, and having very little to go on from her post about her personality, I wasn't sure, given her age, that it would be the best fit for her.

In any event, best of luck, Rebecca!