<p>Some of your choices have different problems besides being "overdone"</p>
<p>"Better"- I'm not sure on this, but because Little Women was on broadway so recently I wouldn't recommend it
"Wizard and I"- No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no for so many reasons. just no
"Look At Me Now"- This song is growing in popularity, but as long as you can really nail it, it shouldn't be too bad.</p>
<p>Thanks for the input. I think I have officially decided on "Look At Me Now" and "Come to Your Senses," since neither of them are EXTREMELY popular and I'm fairly certain they wouldn't be too difficult for an accompanist to follow. Plus, they really contrast well.</p>
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<p>Just wanted to let you know that "Come to Your Senses" and "Look At Me Now" actually don't contrast well - they're both very belty. (Although "Come To Your Senses" is also mixy at times, it never utilizes true legit voice.) A much better contrast would be one of those and a true legit song - it doesn't have to show off diva crazy high notes, but it should show use of head voice and a legato (connected) melody line. (And if you have those high notes, it definitely SHOULD show them!) Most colleges will look for head voice and will ask you for something else or vocalize you if you only belt with your audition combo - it's best to go in and show them the biggest vocal range you can, as well as an acting range.</p>
<p>Hope this helps a little - good luck! :)</p>
<p>In light of the new revival of Company coming out, is it safe to say that auditioners this year should avoid the show? I had always planned on singing a number for the show for my auditions but now, i'm not sure. Thank you!</p>
<p>I have plenty of auditions coming up- not for college, though. This is just a question on basic audition ideas.</p>
<p>Light in the Piazza- I can't decide if it will be a bad idea or a good one. It ends its broadway run, supposedly, on July 1st. If it doesn't get extended-- again.</p>
<p>It has some beautiful soprano songs- namely the title song, and The Beauty Is. I can sing the heck out of them- but I'm worried it might be too soon to touch them. </p>
<p>Opinions?</p>
<p>don't song anything new or anything performed by great performers, such as Bernadette Peters or Barbara Streizand(sp). because it's very hard to live up to.</p>
<p>Are the songs from Aida to considered to pop like? D's school is doing it next year and she was one of three that was called in by the music directors at the end of this year to tell her to pepare for the role of Aida. But I figure if Aida stuff is OK for college auditions were covered- well at least for the ballad, not much up tempo. (of course she would still have to get the part.)</p>
<p>AIDA is a good choice for your D, since she's AA - the Amneris stuff is much more overdone. The difficulty is that she'd then need a legit uptempo, since her belt song will be her ballad. Great legit uptempos do exist, for sure - they are just take a bit of work to find.</p>
<p>Good luck to your D! :)</p>
<p>P.S. Keep us posted - I'd love to come see her do that role!!!</p>
<p>ok so i'm thinking about doing home from the wiz as one of my audition pieces but would it be considered a do not use because i know its opening at the la jolla in san fran this fall, plus stephanie mills sang it and she's pretty much amazing?</p>
<p>The way I understand it, is not to use any song from a current or recent broadway show, or any of the mega musicals, they've been done to death. I know that many young people simply love these shows and really want to show their stuff off with these favorite songs. But it is best to find songs from older more "classic" broadway, not only will the auditioners appreciate hearing something they haven't heard a million times, the way the music is constructed it really shows elements of your voice that they are looking for. Also if you sing something different than what every one else is doing, don't you think it may make you stand out from the crowd? If you must sing something from a more current show use a lesser known song. Listen to Coach C, I don't understand the musical terms, myself, but I am sure you all do, if you are not sure what she means, ask your teacher. Good luck!</p>
<p>You can't go wrong with the classics. Re-acquaint yourself with Porter, Gershwin, Herman...I guarantee you, no auditioner will ever fault you for doing something from that canon.</p>
<p>Coach C, well yes we would love to see her in the part, but within a week of talking with the music director she was filled with doubts that she could do it. So all I could say is, it is a long way off and no real point in worrying now.</p>
<p>As for up-tempo legits (I think I know what that means, I do know the uptempo part) the closest things she knows is I Feel Pretty. But we have time.</p>
<p>My mom plays the piano and often accompanies me in my voice lessons and for local auditions. Since she'd be traveling with me anyway, would it be really weird to ask if she could play for me at my college auditions in a few years? This would solve the problem about the music being too difficult since she could practice it before hand, but I've never heard of anyone doing this before and I just wondered if there was some sort of un-written (or written!) rule about it. Thanks!</p>
<p>Having mom (or teacher, or aunt, etc.) is usually a BIG no-no. In many cases, how you interact with the accompanist, who is usually a staff member, may factor into the staff discussion about you. Some places will not let you do it, others may let you, but not react favorably to it.</p>
<p>bumped for the "new kids on the block"</p>
<p>Bumping up</p>
<p>Don't sing any song performed by Michael Ball.</p>
<p>I'm at CAP21's summer program right now, and every single one of the teachers is obsessed with standards. They are flawless, and have survived for a reason. Also, its totally acceptable to take them out of context and change the key to suit you and your voice. All my teachers have recommended getting a Gershwin or Rodgers and Hart compilation because they are so good. PLUS, 16 or 32 bar cuts are really easy to make. AND most schools want at least one standard anyway!</p>
<p>Thus ends my plug for "oldies but goodies".</p>
<p>If any of you boys out there have a good baritone voice, I suggest "Brother Can You Spare A Dime?" Great song and it can show real range (you have to raise the ending though or it is not as rangy) Plus a good way to show off a strong legit voice.</p>
<p>'Where's My Shoe?' from She Loves Me is a good uptempo legit song.</p>