<p>One of the reasons students should choose repertoire that is not-overdone is because it is much easier to find fault in a song or aria we know (and high schoolers should not be singing arias). When you select repertoire that is less well-known (not necessarily obscure) then the listeners/judges listen differently. The goal is for the student to appear as strong as possible in the audition, and as young singers they are bound to have faults. Choosing rep. teachers know like the back of their hand puts the students in a vulnerable position. Don’t be frustrated. Get a good teacher who knows a lot of classical rep (beyond the anthologies) and you will be better off.</p>
<p>I have been trained classically as well as for MT but I am auditioning for MT. At Muhlenberg, we have the option to sing a classical piece in addition to our piece from the musical theater repetoir. Would it be helpful at all for me to sing a classical piece, or should I just have a short and sweet audition and leave it at one song? Also, it has no guidelines for length, so should I go with 32 bars?</p>
<p>Sorry, I posted that in the wrong place and don’t know how to edit my post.</p>
<p>If a school says a piece from musical theater repertoire and doesn’t specify a cut, I would suggest that you be prepared to sing the entire song (and have a cut planned as well). But - when in doubt - contacting the school to ask is always a great idea :)</p>
<p>If you have the option for adding a classical piece, and you think it shows you to advantage, I would plan to include it.</p>
<p>Thank you! I think I’ll just prepare one of my shorter songs, and a cut from it. Would it be bad of me to ask AT the audition which they would prefer?</p>
<p>I know many of you are excited about “Blue Hair” - but, just my own opinion, this is beginning to overdone. Odd, a song about being different is getting to be a bit overdone.</p>
<p>^^^Ya think??? LOL :D</p>
<p>Seriously, for the requests for Blue Hair sheet music on this forum alone, I would agree!</p>
<p>Anyone have any thoughts on a girl singing “Save the people” from Godspell for an audtion?</p>
<p>What about “In my own little corner” from cinderella</p>
<p>I’m a “mature” auditioner – yes I’m going back to school (hopefully) at 44. “Everything’s Coming Up Roses” is the front runner for my up tempo. Words by Soundheim, but not music, so I’m assuming it’s OK for the accompanist. But – too well known? I’m a great belter, so it’s hard to resist.</p>
<p>I’m also figuring that as one of a few “old ladies”, (if not the only one in many auditions) my selections would be quite different than my younger peers. </p>
<p>All thoughts and insights appreciated!</p>
<p>It’s not a difficult song to play, musically actually written by Jules Styne, not Sondheim. And although it’s a very well known song, I’m sure colleges don’t hear it very often! Good luck to you – it’s never too late to follow your dreams! I would think faculty members would be thrilled to have an actual adult student who can realistically play adult roles.</p>
<p>Onstage - Thanks for the encouragement. (And did I really type “Soundheim”!!! Ugh. I need to proofread my posts.)</p>
<p>What are your thoughts about “Send in the Clowns”. Not sure it’s a good audition song, especially 16/32 bar cuts… Lot’s of pregnant pauses that seem difficult to act through.</p>
<p>“Clowns” is a great acting song – not so much for singing. You might want to consider something that shows a little more vocal range.</p>
<p>Thanks, onstage. Any recommendations? “Hello, Young Lovers” is in my rep, but not loving it. “Maybe This Time”, as well, but too iconic, perhaps too young as well.</p>
<p>Hmm, it’s difficult to suggest songs without having heard your voice. But I do love “Anyone Can Whistle”, “Bewitched, Bothered & Bewildered” from Pal Joey, and “Dividing Day” from Light in the Piazza. All are great adult songs with some good content.</p>
<p>Hey, just a quick question for all of you MT experts out there.</p>
<p>Would a song from The Full Monty (a balled, “Breeze Off the River”) be a good choice?
I mean, I think it’s a good choice for me, and my vocal teacher and I have been working on it.
I just mean in the sense of it being overdone and whatnot.</p>
<p>I’m a bari-tenor/second tenor. I know my character and voice type and the songs that fit me well are funny/quirky character acty songs that have belty power notes. Finding contemporary songs isn’t an issue it’s finding more golden age material that can show off my quirky/comic acting abilities while showcasing that I have a powerful voice that is the problem. I have a little body and a huge voice so finding songs in that particular era are tricky lol. Any suggestions for golden age shows would be wonderful!!</p>
<p>sdaytime: I don’t think this one would be overdone; after all, the character in question is somewhat older, so most college applicants would not tend to choose this song. If you feel that you can pull it off, it could be a good choice – it might be stretching the “age appropriate” issue a bit though.</p>
<p>Wrightstateboy: how about one of the Og songs from Finian’s Rainbow? Or any of the George M songs?</p>
<p>Wrightstateboy…</p>
<p>Take a look at:
Once in Love with Amy from Where’s Charley
I Believe in You from How to Succeed in Business
Tonight at Eight from She Loves Me
Bargaining from Do I Hear a Waltz?
Think of the Time I Save from Pajama Game
She Loves Me from She Loves Me
It’s A Fish from The Apple Tree (but this may not be old enough…1966)</p>
<p>onstage: Thanks, that really helps.
However, I don’t really think that the song is stretching the age appropriate mark.
I mean, the show is (obviously), but the song itself is quite innocent, loving even.</p>