<p>I have been looking through and can't seem to find, although I thought I did read it, songs that should never be sung during auditions. Can someone point me in the right direction? I have read that most of the big shows as well as songs by Stephen Sondheim should not be sung. Any others?</p>
<p>Here is a link to an ongoing thread on that topic:</p>
<p>There are no hard and fast rules but it is better to stay away from overdone material as well as current Broadway shows, and material that is harder for an accompanist (most of Sondheim and Jason Robert Brown). Then, you have to consult the websites for the schools you are applying to in order to ascertain if they have posted their own "do not do" lists. Many schools have NO such lists but a few do (such as CCM). There are many general guidelines to follow of course, when choosing material. Also, you must meet each school's material requirements....type of song, length, etc.</p>
<p>PS....it is not always just a show to avoid but sometimes it is just particular overdone songs from the show and other songs from that same show are not overdone.</p>
<p>Even if you're not planning to apply to CCM, their website offers some very good suggestions about what not to sing. It's a little difficult to find, so here is a link: Audition</a> DOs and DON'Ts.</p>
<p>Thanks for the good advice.</p>
<p>Haha that CCM advice made me laugh but it definitely echoes my book! :D</p>