<p>So, I scheduled my audition for BoCo at the LA unifieds, but all it said was that I was registered for the 12-1230 time slot. Does that mean its not confirmed yet or what...?</p>
<p>A quick audition song question for all the experts out there. My D is auditioning for "The Threepenny Opera" in January at her highschool. This is the first musical her school has done since she has been there (D is a junior) and the director wants her in it even though she will also still be in rehearsals for Eponine in Les Miz. They are willing to work around her schedule.</p>
<p>She is a soprano and has been working on "You'll Never Walk Alone" from Carousel and was wondering if this would work to audition with.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>CaitMo, I would think receiving a message that says you have an audition set for 12 to 12:30 would mean you are scheduled for that time. If you are uncertain, call the school's office.</p>
<p>Showmom858 - I would find another Kurt Weill song, R&H is almost the opposite style of Threepenny Opera. Have a look at "What good would the moon be" from Street Scene for example.</p>
<p>Thanks for the help! And for Showmom858 Though never walk alone is a great song, it's ususally not the best for auditions, the emotional content is usually hard to grasp quickly, and also carousel would probably not be your best R&H for that show.</p>
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<p>I've started my audition searching for next year. And I found some songs that I have LOVED, but I'm not sure how well-known there are. </p>
<p>No Other Love from Me and Juliet
My Own Space from The Act
Simple Joys of Maidenhood from Camelot
It Is Really Me from 110 in the Shade</p>
<p>I'm reading through this thread to see if it was already mentioned, but 51 pages is a lot to read!</p>
<p>Anyone want to answer this for me?</p>
<p>I'm not sure if you mean to ask the question you did, which is how well-known these songs are, or if you're really asking how overdone they are.</p>
<p>I don't think you've dug up anything that would count as obscure on anyone's list; however, they are probably not going to be sung by 30-40% of your fellow auditioners (as might be the case with something from Millie, for example :) )</p>
<p>Yes, I meant to ask if any of them were overdone. My little corner of the earth never hears songs from Millie or any Shakespeare, so my perception of "obscure" is obviously very different from what you'd find at a college audition.</p>
<p>SongSearcher, welcome to the forum. In my view, none of those songs are overdone and would be fine for college auditions. You need not have to find obscure songs but simply avoid overdone ones. The most common one on your list is Simple Joys of Maidenhood but I think it is quite appropriate and not overly done (doesnt' mean nobody else will do it but it is fine if they do). Just avoid songs that zillions will do (as MuThCC said, such as Millie).</p>
<p>Does anyone know of any good classical up-tempos for tenors? I'm having issues finding really fantastic ones... any that have high notes from an F to an A would be phenomenal. Thank y'all so much!</p>
<p>Any suggestions for good audition songs for a Baritone or Bari/Tenor? Something not overdone or frowned upon by auditioners. There seems to be a lot of suggestions for females but I haven't seen many for the guys.</p>
<p>Joshsmith27 - I am assuming by classic you mean songs from the classical MT period (1940-1965/69)? If so, here are some ideas...these are also for luv2sail...</p>
<p>"That's for me" from State Fair
"The life of the party" from The happy time
Title song from She loves me (although this can be popular)
"Soneone to dance with" from Divorce me darling
"He's in love" from Kismet
"You've got that thing" from Fifty Million Frenchmen
"When I found you" from Paris (Cole Porter)
Title song from Red, hot and blue
"Plumbing" from Nymph Errant
"The most beautiful girl in the world" from Jumbo - this is a great audition song
"What I say goes" from A family affair
"Where is the life that late I led" from Kiss me Kate
"She is not thinking of me" from Gigi
"I can see it" from The Fantasticks (possibly popular)
"Saturday Girl" from Lola Montez
"If you can find me I'm here" from Evening Primrose (Sondheim)
"I'll go home with Bonnie Jean" from Brigadoon
"Fifty million years ago" from Celebration</p>
<p>There is plenty of good material around, just need to have a listen. ;)</p>
<p>Hi All,</p>
<p>This is my first foray into making an inquiry about monologues and songs. My son will be applying in his senior year (next year) to east coast schools. Would it be acceptable to do a monologue from Ragtime (he played Booker T. Washington in community theatre) for his material or is that to over played. Also, he is a baritone but can sing tenor. I think he sounds better in the baritone range. Any suggestions for music? Although school normally don't audition from clips, I did find a couple that looked at his work and were very encouraging.</p>
<p>I would let his singing teacher judge whether he should audition as a baritone or tenor (he could have songs for both vocal ranges prepared to cover all ground) but I believe what's more important is his interpretation of the lyrics and that the song "fits" him and he gives it his own "twist". I will let someone more familiar with the US college system reply to your monologue question but as far as I am aware, many schools don't allow monologues from musicals - so make sure you check that you are within the audition guidelines.</p>
<p>JIJane is correct (and always gives great song ideas too!) about monologues -- do not choose one from a musical. Many US schools specifically prohibit them, and most don't recommend them because characters tend to be less well developed than those in straight plays. Plus, that character is well out of your son's age range -- and that's another thing that colleges don't like.</p>
<p>Agree with onstage....do not use monologues from musicals, just plays. Also, the character should be in reasonable age range.</p>
<p>Did you ever get an answer to this question? My son is also a baritone and I don't know that even his music teacher has ever given him good counsel on what type of song he should sing to best present his voice for auditions. I'd like to know what you decide upon. He's a year away so I'm starting early to find out whether there are better ideas out there for song selection for a similar voice. He can sing tenor but sounds better as a baritone.</p>
<p>Thank you SO MUCH! You have no idea how helpful you've been! I know quite a few of these, but some I don't, and some I never even thought of for some reason! Thank you so much!</p>
<p>If the voice or music teacher is not able to help with rep for auditions, then I suggest that you find one who can be helpful. There are consultants who specialize in preparing kids for auditions. I know it can be expensive, but I think you can get a limited amount of help for a reasonable amount. I would seek someone like that out if need be. Auditions are already expensive, but going into them unprepared or without the right rep results in wasted money and time.</p>
<p>It's important that your songs fit not just your vocal range and timbre (the unique sound quality of your voice) but also your physical type and acting energy. In some cases, this cuts out certain songs that might fit a student's voice but don't fit that student in any other way - for example, a baritone whose main energy and look is clearly "character-y" should probably veer away from well-known "classic leading man" baritone songs such as "Hey There". This is very individual to the student, of course, because ideally students show a broad range of acting type - but not all types fit each voice or actor. The bottom line is someone who is really knowledgeable about matching rep to singers needs to weigh in on what best for each student, and that goes far beyond how a student sounds.</p>