music theatre audition songs...

Why God Why is such a great song, I love it. Not only can it show off your voice superbly, but it also allows for a great deal of acting within the song too, which is what they are looking for - possibly more so than your singing voice.

I wouldn't do a Phantom song to be honest with you, I think quite a few people do those songs. I presume you're a lad with your choices, so have you considered "Master of the House" from Les Mis, it contrasts to "Why God Why" which is my favourite. lol :biggrin:

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thumper_bear_09

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ooh..music of the night...love it...so haunting

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Sammyjo18

Why God Why? from Miss Saigon Overdone
Anthem - from Chess Not too bad
Pity the Child - from Chess :suith:

(bit high though Top Top D flat :eek:

) Only if you can absolutely nail it
Stars - Les Mis (probably overused but i love it) Avoid like the plague
Empty Chairs - Les Mis Avoid like the plague
Bring Him Home - Les Mis Avoid like the plague
What do i need with love? - Thoroughly Modern Millie Might not be a bad choice actually...
Music of the Night :suith:

- Phantom Too overdone and imho not the best song to act in an audition
This is the Moment - Jekyll and Hyde Hmm :s-smilie:

, I'd avoid Wildhorn I think. He's apparently, like Webber, a bit controversial
Confrontation - Jekyll and Hyde Ditto
Dalla Sua Pace - Don Giovanni (can do some modest opera, and this is the one ive practised the most and im most comfortable with - certainly a contrast) Not sure what they'd think of opera
Purpose - Avenue Q I totally can't remember this one despite having the Avenue Q soundtrack. I would avoid, a) because it's in the West End atm, and b) because it's written to be acted by a puppet
Maria - West Side Story Quite overdone, but I've heard it can be alright if you can nail it
Sunset Boulevard - Sunset Boulevard. A possibility

well thats about everything i have, advice would be appreciated. :redface:

I'd probably go for Anthem and the one from Millie (if it's the one I'm thinking of :s-smilie:

) if I were you of those. Sunset Boulevard and Maria would be the next pair I'd suggest.

Right, in general, avoid the big musicals. Les Mis is the most overdone musical at auditions apparently, so I wouldn't go near it. I'm kinda assuming here that you're the normal sorta age to be going for a degree, yes? So you should use a piece appropriate for that age - Jean Valjean is rather old!
(In truth, Anthem's for a middleaged man, but I think it'd be easier to get away with). Avoid anything in the West End at the moment. Choose a piece that has some great acting mileage in it (for example something like On My Own and I Dreamed a Dream for girls offer a lot of opportunity to act, though auditioners would probably throw themselves out a window if they hear those songs one more time). What exactly do they say about the audition? Because if they ask for musical theatre songs, then it will be a big black mark to do Don Giovanni.

If you're wanting suggestions of any other songs, don't hesitate to ask :smile:

I'm not so bothered about sharing male audition songs since I'll never need them :biggrin:

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badtothebone

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yeah i got a recall at royal welsh for straight acting but they want me to sing! was thinking of 'I'd do anything' from Oliver! or 'Thank you very much' from a A Christmas Carol. but i don't have a clue what they are looking for. like wether its more important to sing in tune, or act it, have expression etc. bear in mind i have 0 singing expereince and very litle time to practise it, and no help from ne1. what area is the most important for me to concentrate on...... or shud i jus Top meself now!lol

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For straight acting they're not usually expecting as much as from musical theatre. Generally, they seem to be interested in whether you can carry a tune, and acting it is always important. Try to sing it for someone who knows what they're talking about - a music teacher or something, and they'll be able to give you advice on what you can do to improve.

By the way, don't use textspeak.

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badtothebone

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cheers mate. btw wots rong with using 'textspeak'? as long as ya can understand it

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badtothebone

yeah i got a recall at royal welsh for straight acting but they want me to sing! was thinking of 'I'd do anything' from Oliver! or 'Thank you very much' from a A Christmas Carol. but i don't have a clue what they are looking for. like wether its more important to sing in tune, or act it, have expression etc. bear in mind i have 0 singing expereince and very litle time to practise it, and no help from ne1. what area is the most important for me to concentrate on...... or shud i jus Top meself now!lol

Definitely go to your music teacher for advice. I would say that they will be looking for you to be able to carry a tune and also act the song as if it were a monologue. If it's straight acting, then they will be focusing on your acting the song. Do you have to sing it with a piano? If so, you will have to start thinking about getting the sheet music for whatever song(s) you choose to do, and definitely go through it with someone too. Don't just listen to the CD like I did. lol. Because on piano it very rarely sounds similar to the soundtrack of your song. :p:

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On this topic, I was reading something on The Stage website today regarding audition songs for acting degrees and the person was saying that being able to act the song is a major criterion.

badtothebone

cheers mate. btw wots rong with using 'textspeak'? as long as ya can understand it

It's against the forum rules.

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badtothebone

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its a bad rule then, because 'textspeak' is quicker and it can add character to the way your posts come across, the 'proper' way to write and 'textspeak' is like the difference in 'standard english' and accents. accents add character and colour, 'standard english is dull' but for arguements sake i'll write in 'standard english' as best i can. After all, I wouldn't want a smacked arse from one of the mods. :biggrin:

regarding the songs, Its unacompanied but I got the music for it and transposed it to my (very limited) range, so at least I know im getting the right intervals and can sing it in tune when im quiet. BUT it goes to pot when I 'project'. Ah well I worked hard today, just have to see how it goes, got a CD of it to listen to on the way down to Cardiff. Thanks for your help, Acaila and Chongy

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Acaila

On this topic, I was reading something on The Stage website today regarding audition songs for acting degrees and the person was saying that being able to act the song is a major criterion.

Pfft...exactly what I said :p:

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badtothebone

its a bad rule then, because 'textspeak' is quicker and it can add character to the way your posts come across, the 'proper' way to write and 'textspeak' is like the difference in 'standard english' and accents. accents add character and colour, 'standard english is dull' but for arguements sake i'll write in 'standard english' as best i can. After all, I wouldn't want a smacked arse from one of the mods. :biggrin:

regarding the songs, Its unacompanied but I got the music for it and transposed it to my (very limited) range, so at least I know im getting the right intervals and can sing it in tune when im quiet. BUT it goes to pot when I 'project'. Ah well I worked hard today, just have to see how it goes, got a CD of it to listen to on the way down to Cardiff. Thanks for your help, Acaila and Chongy

I love your 'textspeak' argument. To further this argument, I could say that it is simply the English language developing as it has always done since it was first created (e.g. Shakespearian -> Modern English). New words are being coined, words are taking new negative or positive meanings (pejoration/amelioration) such as 'gay' and 'wicked' and so forth. It is just a further development to our language and I believe that this site should acknowledge that and there is absolutely no reason why it shouldn't, other than sheer snobbishness..... Bloody English Language A-level is useless really. lol. and I am only joking before some mod gets angry. I couldn't care less tbh (is that an acronym or an example of 'textspeak'? You should really clarify your rules if you are going to stick to them.)
:p:

As long as all the music has been altered and written down accordingly, because when I auditioned for LIPA, they stated they would not transpose for you, and I suspect it will be the same everywhere.
To be honest with you - it would have been handy for you to have had professional singing lessons beforehand, because they will work with you regarding nerves, and how to properly project your voice. I wish I had done that. :rolleyes:

All I can say is don't worry too much about it. It is more important to act it than to sing it to a very high standard. Just treat it as a monologue and think about the words and I can guarantee that it will help your overall performance.

Anyway, good luck with it and let us know how it went. And don't forget - if not this year, get singing lessons and read some plays and try again next year. :cool:

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