Audition Help needed before monday the 4th

[Theatreboy49]

Posted: 3/31/05 at 9:29pm

I am trying out for a production of Sound of Music. And I am stuck between picking 4 songs. Though none of the songs have anything to do with the shows this is what I can do at this time but cant decide. So can anyone here help me pick and tell me y they chose what they did? Thanks.

Everybody's Got The Right - Assassins
Finishing the Hat - SITPWG
Johanna - Sweeney Todd
Younger Than Springtime - South Pacific

[rent1988]

Posted: 3/31/05 at 9:37pm

i dont know very much about picking the right song for an audition, but ive heard that sondhiem is iffy.

[Theatreboy49]

Posted: 3/31/05 at 9:43pm

yes it is iffy however i seem to be very good with his music.

[rent1988]

Posted: 3/31/05 at 9:50pm

then i would say go with the best song for your voice that shows off your range?

[suzycat]

Posted: 3/31/05 at 10:09pm

"everybody's got the right" doesn't show off range. i think "younger than springtime" or "johanna" are better with that. break a leg!

[BwayBaby18]

Posted: 3/31/05 at 10:30pm

What role are you going for?

Rolf = Johanna
Mr. Trapp = Younger Then Springtime

[brdlwyr]

Posted: 3/31/05 at 10:39pm

Son, if you can pull off Finishing the Hat, I would cast you. Do you know the accompanist? The music is very difficult. Good luck to you!!

[TonyBWay]

Posted: 3/31/05 at 11:11pm

Rogers and Hammerstein's "Younger than Springtime" is a good choice out of the ones who offered. A good rule of thumb is to sing something by the same composer. Chances are is that it will be the same "quality" as the show you are auditioning for.

[apdarcey]

Posted: 4/1/05 at 12:06am

a) i love finishing the hat. i just performed it at a sondheim recital and it's an amazing song.
b) sound of music=r+h
c) younger than springtime=r+h
d) you don't need to sing sondheim for this audition. there's no need.
e) your answer is younger than springtime.

[Sporkie]

Posted: 4/1/05 at 12:13am

Younger than springtime

[Theatreboy49]

Posted: 4/1/05 at 2:15am

thank you all for advice and i haev also come to the choice of younger than springtime.

[bjivie2]

Posted: 4/1/05 at 4:24am

Yes, Younger Than Springtime is the correct answer for this.

BwayBaby18, it really doesn't matter which role that he's going for. Both Younger Than Springtime and Johanna are sung by the male ingenues in that show. The distinction between the two is that one is Sondheim and the other is R&H. The general rule is stay away from Sondheim. Johanna is often done, Younger Than Springtime is by the same composers and (for some strange reason) not performed very often. Also, I'm assuming this is in high school or college, so again picking between those two songs really won't matter because of his age. (My apologies if you're not in school)

[pennywise-poundfoolish]

Posted: 4/1/05 at 10:24am

You have to be very careful about Sondheim because not everyone can play it. You certainly don't want an accompanist to be less than stellar at your audition.

[peach]

Posted: 4/1/05 at 10:39am

Not knowing your voice, I'd say Younger Than Springtime, is the best bet for the reasons stated above. Sticking to the style/composer of the show you are auditioning for is generally a good idea. Plus, the accompanyist probably knows this one as well (a huge deal!)

[ashley0139]

Posted: 4/1/05 at 10:43am

Right. Well, I was going to play the whole "same composer" card, but it's already been played. So go with the R&H.

[keggss23]

Posted: 4/1/05 at 11:25am

I would be really careful about doing Sondheim at an audition. It may suit your voice perfectly, but you never know the skill level of the pianist that will playing for you, Sondheim isn't easy to play. However, if you can sing to pre-recorded music for your audition, then by all means sing Sondheim! Just my advice!

[MagicToDo82]

Posted: 4/1/05 at 12:11pm

Yeah, be nice to your accompanist. :)

And singing Sondheim for an R&H audition doesn't really fit:)