Mommyfaithe Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 She asked me to ask my "feller bees" for suggestions. She has some bad stage fright, but wants to do this anyway. It has to be 32 bars or less.....1 verse, 1 chorus. Any ideas? Thanks, Faithe (and Gracie) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerPoppy Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 How old is she? (It would help to know in picking something appropriate for her age.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted September 17, 2011 Author Share Posted September 17, 2011 Oh, sorry...she is 13. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammyw Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 DD has done Singing in the Rain and My Favorite Things. How about Popular from Wicked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slipper Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 My daughter needed something simple without a huge range to sing for an audition. She sang "Hey Look Me Over" from Wildcats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolin'mygirls Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 (edited) Matters a lot for song selection. My recommendations--- Nothing from Annie (way overdone) as well as --sorry--Popular from Wicked or Les Mes. A nice one I've heard is I can hear the bells from Hairspray Edited to offer from my musical theater child of 5 years---The Unbirthday song from Alice in Wonderland, Change in me Beauty and Beast, Do Re Me sound of Music, Actually she said Annies You're never dressed without a s-m-i-l-e works if you use attitude, Don't rain on my parade, Once upon a December from Anastacia,You're a Good Man Charlie Brown---Lucy-My new philosophy (funny),Good Morning Baltimore, Edited September 17, 2011 by homeschoolin'mygirls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FO4UR Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 (edited) What is she auditioning for? That makes a difference. A youth choir? Community theatre? American Idol(:tongue_smilie:)? ETA: Castle on a Cloud (Les Mis) is a safe bet (unless this is a religious group). It's easy/natural to sing in a nice light head voice (which is likely wanted from a 13yo). Edited September 17, 2011 by 3blessingmom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 I always sang "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" from Disney's Cinderella. Easy and no super-high notes. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueinNC Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 (edited) Most of the kids at our theatre auditions will just sing Happy Birthday. :) They are comfortable with that! eta: oops. Missed the 1 verse, 1 chorus part. Edited September 17, 2011 by Caledonia Academy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chepyl Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Popular is actually a very diffucult song, and should not be aung by a 13 year old for an audition. What is the show she is auditions for. It is good to match the style of song for the audition with the show. There are a lot of great songs for her. Does she want/need and upbeat or ballad? I teach and direct musical theatre and have an MA in theatre. I can help you out with a little more info :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caterpiller Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 What is she auditioning for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Also, does she need sheet music or a CD for accompaniment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misidawnrn Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 How about "Getting to know you" from Sound of Music? I sang that when I was about 13 for my singing recital. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 I agree with others who asked what she is auditioning for. If it's a musical, she should sing something in the same style as songs from the show but NOT a song from the show. Something in her range, and not a pop song. Good luck to her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 How about "Getting to know you" from Sound of Music? I sang that when I was about 13 for my singing recital. I love this song! (It's from The King and I, isn't it?);) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 EK sang Somewhere Over the Rainbow from The Wizard of Oz last summer for an audition for musical theater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammyw Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Popular is actually a very diffucult song, and should not be aung by a 13 year old for an audition. What is the show she is auditions for. It is good to match the style of song for the audition with the show. There are a lot of great songs for her. Does she want/need and upbeat or ballad? I teach and direct musical theatre and have an MA in theatre. I can help you out with a little more info :) I'd love some suggestions. My dd8 is in CYT and they do three shows per year (currently doing Annie). She is always looking for good ideas to audition with. They suggest songs that are *fun* and upbeat. Any specific ideas for her for future auditions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebug42 Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 I'd love some suggestions. My dd8 is in CYT and they do three shows per year (currently doing Annie). She is always looking for good ideas to audition with. They suggest songs that are *fun* and upbeat. Any specific ideas for her for future auditions? There is a musical called "Snoopy:The Musical". It has some great fun, upbeat songs that my dd9 loves to use for auditions. It is available on Itunes for download to listen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 I'd love some suggestions. My dd8 is in CYT and they do three shows per year (currently doing Annie). She is always looking for good ideas to audition with. They suggest songs that are *fun* and upbeat. Any specific ideas for her for future auditions? http://www.cytchicago.org/audition_songideas We're with CYT Chicago so I understand your pain! Since she's so young, they're not really expecting her to research the show and choose a song in the show's style. If you're in it for the long haul it might help to spend a few months with a voice teacher JUST picking songs in her range and making a cd of those cuts. The voice teachers that work with our CYT kids are awesome- they record their accompaniment or cut the karaoke track so the student has a practice cd in her range. Annie is such a fun show- I bet she's having a blast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammyw Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 http://www.cytchicago.org/audition_songideas We're with CYT Chicago so I understand your pain! Since she's so young, they're not really expecting her to research the show and choose a song in the show's style. If you're in it for the long haul it might help to spend a few months with a voice teacher JUST picking songs in her range and making a cd of those cuts. The voice teachers that work with our CYT kids are awesome- they record their accompaniment or cut the karaoke track so the student has a practice cd in her range. Annie is such a fun show- I bet she's having a blast! She is loving it. This is her third show and she's now addicted. She had signed up for the Voice class, but then she was cast as an orphan and they moved all orphans to their own tap class! I think we will meet with a voice coach for a little while, just to help her find her voice and be able to project more. Also, she needs to learn to put more acting into her on-stage audition :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaNYC Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Glory of Love On My Own (Les Mis) Don't Rain on My Parade (Funny Girl) I Got the Sun in the Morning (Annie Get Your Gun) Popular (Wicked) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted September 17, 2011 Author Share Posted September 17, 2011 Thanks Eveyone!!! She ended up picking out a Mandy Moore song from Walk to Remember.... Her audition is in an hour...YIKES! Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaNYC Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Thanks Eveyone!!! She ended up picking out a Mandy Moore song from Walk to Remember.... Her audition is in an hour...YIKES! Faithe Only Hope? I love that one. Tell her BREAK A LEG!!! Let us know how it goes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misidawnrn Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 I love this song! (It's from The King and I, isn't it?);) Oops, I stand corrected. I also sang "Edelweiss" (which is another good song btw) which is from Sound of Music...thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan in SC Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 For future reference, choose a song from a character close to her age. A few years older or younger is fine, but don't have a young child sing a song with mature themes. It makes casting directors and directors uncomfortable. Choose songs that are musical, not speaking oriented. Upbeat is great, but act with the song. It's great to have several songs prepared and then choose something similar to the role you want. Don't use constantly overdone songs! Most directors will really want to hear songs from musicals, rather than songs from the radio. They will want to see acting with vocal ability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Know you've already gone - and we'll be looking for an update - but it is much better to choose a simple song and nail it than to try to impress with a hard melody and give a mediocre performance. A solid audition gets your foot in the door; call-backs are when you show 'em what you're really made of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chepyl Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 I'd love some suggestions. My dd8 is in CYT and they do three shows per year (currently doing Annie). She is always looking for good ideas to audition with. They suggest songs that are *fun* and upbeat. Any specific ideas for her for future auditions? Shirley Temple songs are great for her age. "An Old Straw Hat" is a great choice. It is upbeat, simple and fun to perform. Thanks Eveyone!!! She ended up picking out a Mandy Moore song from Walk to Remember.... Her audition is in an hour...YIKES! Faithe I hope her audition went well. It is definitely better to go with a song from a musical. But I know it is easier to go with a song you know. Next time, you have some suggestions to look at before the audition. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 We have found simple, age appropriate has gotten my dd's the most parts. 7 yo sang Twinkle Little Star and 13 yo sang When The Saints Go Marching In. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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