Semi-O/T - Song Ideas

[InTheMoney]

Posted: 7/27/04 at 2:15pm

Hiya

I want to expand my repertoire to include more upbeat/character songs for my amateur group's regular concerts. My forte's definitely emotional ballads, and I do have to pick uptempo songs quite carefully (eg I did DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE once. It was a disaster! Lol). I've got a classical voice (mezzo-soprano), but can belt up to an E.

I can't really afford to buy music or cds "on spec", or for one song, so if anyone can suggest any ideas and point me in the direction of where I can hear them I'd be really grateful. Especially if the sheet music can be found in libraries or in compilation books rather than having to buy hundreds of Vocal Selections. Though I would like some more unusual ideas rather than doing the same "old favourites". (Was actually wondering if there's any good ones in WICKED?)

Thanks in advance