Picking An Audition Song

For WUHS Musicals or Musicals With A List of Songs:

• Look over the songs and again, consider your voice part. Pick a song that is within your range whenever possible.

• If you have a voice teacher, they are a good resource for choosing a good audition song. Ask them what they think!

• Pick a song that is within your acting range as well. Play to your strengths.

• Consider which songs fit your desired character best. If they're a very happy-go-lucky character, there likely is an audition song that reflects that sort of character!

• Again, take your interests into account. If you don’t like the song, you likely will avoid learning it.

• Begin learning as soon as possible. A prepared audition is better than an unprepared one.

For Open-Pick Auditions:

• Look for a song that fits your voice type and character. Musical theatre is generally best, but usually not 100% required. Double check the audition requirements and soundtrack for the show to make sure that you pick the right genre.

• Again, voice teachers are a good resource.

• Try not to pick a song that is “overdone” (ex. “Defying Gravity”, “Popular”, “Memory”, “I Dreamed A Dream”); again, this is best but not required. If you can perform a song exceptionally and it's a popular song, go for it! However, be aware that you must perform it really well if you are going to do a very popular piece.

• Play to your strengths.

• Consider your interests.

• Begin learning as soon as possible.