Good belting song for an alto/soprano

[BroadwayDreams2]

Posted: 10/24/05 at 4:12pm

I am an 18 year old female. I need a good belting song (preferably) to sing in my voice class. I am a soprano w/ a low E to high G range but I am more comfortable in the lower notes. An alto ranged song would probably work also. Does anyone know a good song for me?

[Pippin]

Posted: 10/24/05 at 4:15pm

"the story goes on" from baby. a wonderful belt song, and fun to sing.

also, "shy" from once....mattress.

[freelancer]

Posted: 10/24/05 at 4:31pm

"What I Did For Love". It's classic. I know that it can be overdone, but if it's done well, there are few better.

Also, the Linda Eder arrangement of "Anthem".

Updated On: 10/24/05 at 04:31 PM

[Barnaby12345]

Posted: 10/24/05 at 4:50pm

How about "I'd Give my Life For You" from Miss Saigon

[roquat]

Posted: 10/24/05 at 6:16pm

Either of Amneris' solos from "Aida".

[inlovewithjerryherman]

Posted: 10/24/05 at 6:35pm

"Anthem" is overdone and Aida's music is pretty high, difficult to belt. (but if you can hit the notes, go for it!)

I suggest:
"Where Am I Going" from Sweet Charity
"With Every Breath I Take" from City of Angels
"I'm Not At All in Love" from The Pajama Game
"Somewhere That's Green" from Little Shop of Horrors
"Happily Ever After" from Once Upon a Mattress
"I Can Cook Too" from On the Town

[SallyBrown]

Posted: 10/24/05 at 6:39pm

Agree with "Where Am I Going" from Sweet Charity and "What I did For Love" although at this point it's a bit overdone, like "On My Own". Pity because they're both such GREAT songs.

Actually I think "Happy to Keep His Dinner Warm" from How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying is a great one, even though not many people see it as real belty- it can be. Of course any of Sutton's songs from Thoroughly Modern Millie... " I want to Go To Hollywood"..wow there's just so many lol.

I guess it depends what kind of attitude you want for the song, what kind of character. Any in particular or does it not matter?

[michelle4]

Posted: 10/24/05 at 9:16pm

How high can you belt comfortably. How is your mix?