Many songs in musicals consist of an alto or high voice type. This voice range may also be referred to as a mezzo soprano. Many modern day performers demonstrate the range of this voice type such as Adele and Cher. Here is a great listing to songs from musicals for altos that match your singing potential.
‘Til There Was You – The Music Man
A Change in Me – Beauty and the Beast
Adelaide’s Lament – Guys and Dolls
Anthem – Chess
Big Spender – Sweet Charity
Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man – Show Boat
Colors of the Wind – Pocahontas
Corner of the Sky – Pippin
Dites Moi – South Pacific
Good Morning Baltimore – Hairspray
Goodbye My Love – Ragtime
How Lovely to Be A Woman – Bye Bye Birdie
I Could Be Jewish For You – Freilich & Benson Split the Keys
I Dreamed A Dream – Les Miserables
I Enjoy Being a Girl – Flower Drum Song
I Got The Sun In The Morning – Annie Get Your Gun
I Hate Men – Kiss Me Kate
I’m Not Pregnant – R.R.R.E.D A Secret Musical
It Might As Well Be Spring – State Fair
It’s Amazing The Things That FLoat – Peter Mills
Life is a Cabaret – Cabaret
Memory – Cats
Money Money Money – Mamma Mia!
Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile – Annie
No Time at All – Pippin
On My Own – Les Miserables
Out Here On My Own – Fame
Part Of Your World – The Little Mermaid
Popular – Wicked
Razzle Dazzle – Chicago
Seasons of Love – Rent
Shy – Once Upon a Mattress
Something Wonderful – The King And I
Somewhere – West Side Story
Summertime – Porgy & Bess
Surrey With The Fringe On Top & I Can’t Say No – Oklahoma
The Girl I Mean To Be – Secret Garden
The Glamorous Life – A Little Night Music
The Impossible Dream – Man of La Mancha
The Littlest – Sam Salmond
The Music of the Night – The Phantom of the Opera
The Text Message Song – A Hot Mess in Manhattan
The Trolley Song – Meet Me in St. Louis
They Call the Wind Mariah – Paint Your Wagon
Tomorrow – Annie
Wash That Man – South Pacific
You Can Always – City of Angels
Check out this video for some great tips on how to sing alto. This will help you prepare for your next audition and strengthen your voice so you can perform your best.