<p>pyewacket, everyone has given sound advice. I think BassDad has hit it all above. From what my son has experienced, they mostly go like this: - 1) establish vocal range 2) solo - she should polish one uptempo and one ballad that showcase her voice's best features AND that are an optimal emotional expression for her voice type (e.g. Dolly Parton shouldn't choose "Piece of My Heart") 3) sight-reading and/or "quick-on-the-uptake" (sing note phrases played on a keyboard) and 4) singing with one or more group configurations to determine blendability.</p>
<p>IMO, vocal sight-reading is rarely all that useful, even though All State -type competitions place a high value on it. The reality is that you can usually either learn your part on your own or pick it up with other members.</p>
<p>I would say that if she wanted to take the time to bone up for a competitive audition, she should put her emphasis on the solo(s), followed by some practice with singing phrases after they are played.</p>