seeking help on college auditions

Hi,
I have never posted here before, but I was wondering if anyone has a some good ideas for college audition contrasting songs. I need an up-tempo that is after 1950 and a ballad that is before 1950. I am looking for contrasting monologues. THank you if you so much for any help you can give.

I am a mezzo, but I have a very wide range. I sing a strong mix up to a high F sharp and I sing down to about a D below middle C.

I am becoming desperate for anything.

Raquel

I am applying to NYU, Carnegie Mellon, Emerson, and Boston Conservatory. were are you applying? Oh and thank you for the suggestion, i will check it out.

You want training and kick ass academics...and you choose AMDA?

You need to look at CCM, Oklahoma City University or U of Michigan. They are real music schools with real academics. I've worked with many national merit finalists who have attended these schools.

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