RATHER BE ME SHEET MUSIC HELP!!!

[Emma Woodside]

Posted: 7/21/18 at 1:32pm

I can't find the sheet music for Id rather be me anywhere and I really need it for an upcoming audition, if someone could help me out that would be great, thanks!!!

[Sondheimite]

Posted: 7/21/18 at 1:34pm

Need is such a heavy word.

The sheet music is, unfortunately, not out yet.  Please respect that writers wishes and sing a different song for your audition.  :)

[pitmusician]

Posted: 7/21/18 at 3:39pm

I know that there are some people who can use MuseScore to notate the songs just from hearing them, but until someone shares any of the Bways scores (PV, Piano/Conductor, Full Score), it will not be accessible. 

[robskynyc]

Posted: 7/21/18 at 4:26pm

some of you are not very resourceful... or just lazy.

but i did a quick google search and found the sheet music on pinterest

its online. you just have to dig.

[robskynyc]

Posted: 7/21/18 at 4:28pm

or you could message a youtube user who's uploaded a video and ask them for their sheet music.

[Emma Woodside]

Posted: 7/21/18 at 4:31pm

It's actually not on there, If you actually click on the Pinterest link it's not available. It looks like it was released at some point then taken down. Thanks for the youtube thing tho i'll do that for sure!!

[dearalanaaaa]

Posted: 7/21/18 at 4:37pm

Honestly, I wouldn't do that if I were you. Your audition won't be unique, since that's definitely the hot song of the summer for auditions, with all the Barrett Stans and Mean Girls fans. I'd select something else, especially since you can't even find the sheet music.

[bwayrose7]

Posted: 7/21/18 at 6:56pm

I agree with dearalanaaaa - every season, there's a song that gets really, really popular between spring and fall and EVERYONE who auditions in the falls uses it. Last year, it was pretty much everything from DEH but particularly "Waving Through A Window." This year, it's "I'd Rather Be Me." If you're looking for a pop-rock Broadway song, there are plenty of others that won't make a casting director roll their eyes because you're the sixth person who's sung it and it's only an hour into auditions.

I don't know how experience you are as an auditioner, so I hope you won't mind if I offer you a little advice from the other side of the table. The songs in your audition book should be a) tailored to the role or show you're auditioning for b) tailored to your voice and acting strengths, and c) not overused. If any of these three things are not present in your audition, it signals to the creative team that you are probably a bit inexperienced or haven't put in the effort to tailor your audition to them. Try to avoid songs that literally everyone knows from the big hits: no Wicked, no Les Mis, no Hamilton or Rent. Disney songs, unless a bit more obscure or unless you're auditioning for a family show, are probably no-gos as well. Tread carefully with songs from the most recent Broadway seasons and beware overexposure. That doesn't mean you can't sing them in public or that they shouldn't be in your book in case they ask you for something along those lines, but I wouldn't choose them as your first impression. 

And good luck with your audition!

[Emma Woodside]

Posted: 7/21/18 at 7:52pm

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing with it being too popular. I have so many ideas for songs but can't pick one which is super frustrating!! Do you have any suggestions? the audition is for DEH. Thanks so much for helping!!

[bwayrose7]

Posted: 7/21/18 at 8:09pm

Emma Woodside said: "Yeah,I was thinking the same thing with it being too popular. I have so many ideas for songs but can't pick one which is super frustrating!! Do you have any suggestions? the audition is for DEH. Thanks so much for helping!!"

Off the top of my head, I would think of something from Dogfight (get that Pasek & Paul connection!). Next to Normal ("Everything Else" might be old enough now that it's a safe choice. Have you heard of 36 Questions (the podcast musical)? It was big in theatre-geek circles last year and probably isn't overdone yet. 

If you have a list of songs you're considering and would like a second opinion, DM me and I'd be happy to give you my perspective :)

[youwillbefound2]

Posted: 7/21/18 at 8:11pm

A professional production of DEH?

[Emma Woodside]

Posted: 7/21/18 at 8:13pm

Thanks!! :)

[Emma Woodside]

Posted: 7/21/18 at 8:14pm

Yes, for the tour:)

[Bwayfan292]

Posted: 7/21/18 at 8:17pm

Do not sing anything from mean girls or dear evan hansen.

[dearalanaaaa]

Posted: 7/21/18 at 8:33pm

Emma Woodside said: "Do you have any suggestions? the audition is for DEH. Thanks so much for helping!!"

I'd hope this isn't a bootleg Hansen. Assuming you already have the rights, I second the people who are saying Next to Normal. If you've never been professional, you'll need to figure out your range, build a strong resume, and find a song. Next to Normal is an amazing idea, but many people may be doing that already. Little Shop of Horrors may have good songs too, as well as Bare. Good luck on the audition!