For performers
Audition songs by voice type
The right audition song shows off your voice and fits the role you want. Start with your voice type below: each page lists musical theatre ballads and uptempos, the show and character each song comes from, and which picks casting teams tend to hear too often.
- Soprano30 songs, ballads and uptempos
- Mezzo-soprano and alto30 songs, ballads and uptempos
- Tenor30 songs, ballads and uptempos
- Baritone30 songs, ballads and uptempos
Audition songs: common questions
How do I choose a musical theatre audition song?
Pick a song that suits your voice type and sits comfortably in your range, then match its style to the show you are auditioning for: a Golden Age ballad for a classic musical, a pop or rock song for a contemporary score. Choose a character you could believably play.
What is a 16 bar or 32 bar cut?
Many auditions ask for a short excerpt instead of the whole song: roughly 16 or 32 bars of music. Mark the cut clearly in your sheet music for the accompanist, and choose a section that builds to a strong moment.
Should I avoid overdone audition songs?
Not always, but a song that many people sing invites comparison. If you choose a well-known song, make sure you can sing it exceptionally well and make it your own. Each voice page flags songs coaches often call overdone.
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