<p>vivianngo - Go for I'd Give My Life For You from Miss Saigon. It's a beautiful song, not very overdone, and can really impress if done right. DO NOT USE I SPEAK SIX LANGUAGES. Especially if it's not super impressive, which I can't imagine it being in an audition setting. That song is all about SELLING IT, and you need context and props to really get it across.</p>
<p>Hmmm, I know a student who used "I Speak Six Languages" as an audition piece and got into a number of schools. :)</p>
<p>I think that some students could use the most overdone, least impressive songs and still get into a number of schools. I would not use I Speak Six Languages as a general rule because I partly agree with One Song Glory and because it's overdone (so I hear). If a student can rock I Speak Six Languages, my guess is that they could do other songs equally well or better.</p>
<p>I speak six languages is funny, but can be difficult to cut into a strong 16 or 32 bar cut. It is slightly overdone, and can be hard to play and sync up with an audition accompanist. I agree that at this point you should not start leaning completely new material. January 4th almost here. Stick with what you like and already do well! Good luck!</p>
<p>Hi,</p>
<p>I was just wondering about these songs... I am a baritone low F (F2) to high F#/G (F4/G4)</p>
<p>Rain- Once on this Island
Things I Learned in High School- Is There Life After High School
Let it Sing- Violet
Beethoven Day- Charlie Brown ( I was in this show... recycle when ya can right? I sound great on it...)
Going Down- Hair
Simple Joys-Pippin ( I have sung this one sooo many times...lol)
Morning Glow- Pippin (This one too!)</p>
<p>how about the Paul's solo from A Chorus Line?
Who am I anyway?
Am I my resume?
That is a picture of a person I don't know.</p>
<p>What does he want from me?
What should I try to be?
So many faces all around, and here we go.
I need this job, oh God, I need this show.</p>
<p>Perfect length, under a minute, shows off range and I love it... but does it work?</p>
<p>Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>It's impossible to fully judge without hearing/seeing you sing/perform these choices but generally:</p>
<p>Rain- Once on this Island - should be ok
Things I Learned in High School- Is There Life After High School - should be ok but how old are you? You should have a playing age of at least 25 really for this song, it's not one for kids straight out of high school I believe.
Let it Sing- Violet - everything from Violet seems to be very popular at the moment, so I would have another think about this one
Beethoven Day- Charlie Brown ( I was in this show... recycle when ya can right? I sound great on it...) - seems ok to me
Going Down- Hair - seems ok
Simple Joys-Pippin ( I have sung this one sooo many times...lol)
Morning Glow- Pippin (This one too!) - Pippin can be overdone but I think if you sing it well it should be ok.</p>
<p>I notice the absence of more classic MT period style songs from your list though...or is this only the modern section?</p>
<p>In regards to Paul's solo from A chorus line - some people here will be more qualified to answer that question, as I am based in the UK but my personal opinion would be - find an all in one solo number (or half of a duet) rather than a small part from a whole group number. They don't usually work as audition material, as they are meant to be part of a more complex and larger group context.</p>
<p>I would suggest staying away from the cutting from a Chorus Line. It is awkward in audition situation to sing a song or do a monologue about being an actor wanting a job. I also think that the music from Chorus Line tends to be too over known... sort of like Les Miz or Phantom of the Opera.... it is not that it is exactly over done in auditions, but may cause the people for whom you are auditioning to "groan" a little on the inside when they hear the introduction.</p>
<p>You may want to steer clear of Going Down from Hair -- this show had a successful run this past summer in NY, and a Broadway revival is planned. This material may become overdone tis year at auditions as a result. </p>
<p>I also notice that you do not list anything from golden age musical theatre. It may be that you are just asking about your contemporary piece? Just in case... make sure to check with each of your schools to confirm that they do not require one of your selections to have been written prior to 1960 (or 1965 -- depending on the school).</p>
<p>Good Luck!</p>
<p>I'm trying to find sheet music for "Two Little Words" from the musical Steel Pier. Can anyone help?</p>
<p>hey I'm new here! I'm going into auditions january/february and I am planning on using Lost In The Wilderness for my Uptempo. The acting comes through well and unless my voice is completely shot, my belt is usually in the high A and Bflat range to sing the end of the song. I was wondering if this were too overdone? This is really the only song I've found where I can show off the super high notes that I can hit. Any other suggestions would be appreciated too!</p>
<p>There are other songs that show off that range for example, "Out there" from Hunchback - although that is a cartoon movie and not a stage show. There are lots more examples though...check out "Issue in Question" from Triumph of love, that just sprung to my mind. "Lost in the wilderness" tends to be popular but not that overdone...however, I think there are much better audition songs out there.</p>
<p>Merry Christmas. :)</p>
<p>Halfway -- I sent you a PM -- check your messages.</p>
<p>Does anyone know which monologues schools like ccm and boco have definately said DO NOT use? Because I can't seem to find the link...</p>
<p>CCM has a list of specific plays to avoid on their drama website -- I don't know if it's okay to list the website here, but if you google "CCM monologues" you will find it. I did the same with Boston Conservatory, and found a similar area on their website, but it did not list specific plays to avoid.</p>
<p>CaitiMo and onstage - Be aware that at CCM, the Drama department and Musical Theater department have 2 separate websites, and both list monologues to avoid - they are not the same list. If you go to the CCM website, and click on each major, it will take you to the right place - then look for a link that says something like how to apply, or how to audition.</p>
<p>JIJane & nickg591 - re: Lost in the Wilderness - maybe it's different on your side of the pond :) but I do find Lost in the Wilderness pretty overdone in my neck of the woods, plus it can be tricky to coordinate with an unfamiliar accompanist.</p>
<p>I'm also a little concerned by nick's statement
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unless my voice is completely shot, my belt is usually in the high A and Bflat range
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Depending on your definition of "completely shot", if it's at the extreme top of your range, I don't know that I would choose to showcase that - if a slight cold, or a some extra nerves/tension could possibly interfere, it could be risky.</p>
<p>That said, unless you already have other songs at least in the works, if your auditions are less than a month away, I would hesitate to recommend switching. Possibly do it for the earliest ones, and begin working on something else to consider for some of the later ones.</p>
<p>MusThCC- Thanks so much for your post! Sorry for the confusion on that statement. What I meant by it was that unless I am like extremely sick or have been belting continuously for long periods of time, I always have those notes. They are towards the top of my range, but I have them 99.99% of the time. I am in a show right now with a few recent CCM grads and they have been helping me with my song choices and preparations and they say that even though people make it out to be a huge deal finding the PERFECT song, the heads of the departments really just want to hear your voice and see if you can act a song well. I can do both with that song and they both think I have a good shot with it, so we'll see what happens. Thanks so much for your responses, I really really appreciate the advice! I'll be sure to keep up with posts when the audition process gets started!</p>
<p>what about these songs...</p>
<p>Uptempo
-She Cries in Songs For A New World
-Going Down in Hair
-Beethoven Day (<em>) or Suppertime in You're A Good Man Charlie Brown
-Last One Picked (</em>) in Whoop Dee Doo
Ballad
-Once Upon A Time (*) in Bare
-Role of a Lifetime in Bare
-I Won't Send Roses in Mack and Mabel
-Anytime in Elegies</p>
<p>Which ones should I stick with, I'm leaning towards those in (*)...and I'd like to do the same two songs for my schools</p>
<p>I would stay away from "She Cries" -- the piano accompaniment on that one is quite difficult and you could run into problems if the pianist is not familiar with it. In general, that is the case with JRB songs and many schools recommend that you avoid this composer for that reason.</p>
<p>Which of these songs would be best for an audition ?</p>
<p>A Cockeyed Optimist from South Pacific
Don't Call Me Trailer Trash from Cowgirls
Johnny One Note from Babes in Arms</p>
<p>I also need suggestions for ballads. I'm an alto.</p>
<p>Thanks !</p>
<p>Trailer Trash is a fun song, but doesn't show much vocal range. I like both of the other songs you mentioned. I have a feeling Optimist is a bit overdone.</p>
<p>Thanks so much !!</p>
<p>For a ballad, I was considering The Party's Over from Bells Are Ringing.</p>
<p>Any opinions on that one ?</p>