Alto musicians have a unique ability in choral music to hit high vocal ranges. Listed as the second highest to the tenor and bass, the alto range sits between the F below middle C to the second D above. Here is a listing to some of the best audition songs for alto girls to perform that will help capture their musical talent.
I Got The Sun In The Morning – Annie Get Your Gun
Worst Pies In London – Sweeney Todd
Not A Day Goes By – Merrily We Roll Along
Out Here On My Own – Fame
I Hate Men – Kiss Me Kate
It Might As Well Be Spring – State Fair
Something Wonderful – The King And I
As Long As He Needs Me – Oliver
Don’t Wanna Be Here – Ordinary Days
Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man – Show Boat
Just Around the Corner – The Addams Family
The Gentleman is a Dope – Allegro
A Mix Tape – Avenue Q
There’s a Fine, Fine Line – Avenue Q
My Mother’s Weddin’ Day – Brigadoon
All That Jazz – Chicago
Nothing – A Chorus Line
Whatever Lola Wants – Damn Yankees
The Ladies Who Lunch – Company
I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Out Of My Hair – South Pacific
Reflection – Mulan
Good Morning Baltimore – Hairspray
Defying Gravity – Wicked
No Good Deed – Wicked
Gimme Gimme – Thoroughly Modern Millie
I Enjoy Being A Girl – Flower Drum Song
Out Tonight – RENT
I Dreamed A Dream – Les Miserables
Stormy Weather – Wizard of Oz
Before It’s Over – Dogfight
The Secret of Happiness – Oh, Daddy Long Legs
Don’t forget to check out this awesome video filled with tips for picking an audition song that is right for you. For most professional auditions, it is advised that you go in with 16-32 bars, perform a monologue and dance. Follow these tips to help prepare yourself for your next audition.