<p>I'm really in need of help in finding two songs, an uptempo and a ballad, for my college audition (I'm a mezzo). Everything I've looked at so far wouldn't work---not age appropriate or too well known. So if anyone could help me out I would appreciate it beyond belief. :)</p>
<p>hey, instant message me and I might be able to help!</p>
<p>Just bumping this in case anyone has any more ideas :)</p>
<p>Without knowing you, your quality as a performer, or the timber of voice it is very difficult to suggest specific material for you. </p>
<p>When you are looking for music, look for music that you like to sing, and you feel shows off who you are as a person and performer. </p>
<p>If you don't have a voice teacher, drama teacer, or choral director who knows you and your voice my suggestion would be to go through all of the Mezzo-Soprano Musical Theatre Anthologies and look for material that speaks to you. You will probably find less overdone material in the older anthologies. </p>
<p>Gershwin, Rodgers & Hart, and Cole Porter also wrote a lot of very good material for Mezzo-Sopranos. Many of these songs are youthful in terms of subject matter, they are not often overdone, and are good classic songs that can show off both your acting and singing abilities.</p>
<p>Sorry I cannot be more specific :( </p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>I'm concerned with not showing off enough of a range. Do colleges want to know that you can hit a ridiculously ight note or do they just want to know whether or not you can get out of your chest voice?</p>
<p>Thanks for the info KatMT, I actually just picked my uptempo, which is from a Cole Porter show. I'm just searching for a ballad now. :)</p>
<p>In response to Babygiraffeboots...</p>
<p>It is impossible to say what each college is looking for.</p>
<p>Most of the people I know who teach at (and audition students for) musical theatre programs are looking for students who have the potential over a four year period to develop into performers who will be competitive in seeking work as musical theatre performers. What this "looks like" is different depending on the specific performer, and what that means in terms of admissions will differ depending on the school.... yeah, I know, completely ambiguous! </p>
<p>There are a lot of very successful Broadway performers who can neither sing a high C nor belt a high F :). If you have a broad vocal range, singing material that shows that (as well as your unique qualities as an singing actor) is a good idea. However, I would not suggest singing something that shows off a high C that you may not yet have solidly in your voice. </p>
<p>I often sit in summer theatre auditions where many people sing what they think the auditioning companies want to hear rather than what sits well in their voices. Make sure to choose material that highlights what you do well now. The people for whom you are auditioning will be able to assess your potential for growth in range and performance skills. </p>
<p>Without knowing your voice it is difficult to offer more specific advice.</p>
<p>Does anyone know where I can find sheet music from "See What I wanna See?" I need it ASAP, so any suggestions would be great!!</p>