Expert: Wanda Reinholdt - 12/3/2007

Question
Hi,
I am considering auditioning for my high school musical this year.  I am an ok singer and have been looking for an audition song from a Cole Porter Musical with the exception of "Anything Goes" which is our spring musical this year.  If you could help me I am looking for an upbeat alto song, but where there is no belting because I am still a little timid when singing so belting would not be the best choice for me.  So if you could help me I would be very grateful.
Any suggestions will be appreciated.
Thanks

Answer
Hi Ashley.  Thanks for writing.  And I hope you do audition.  It's a great learning experience anytime.

Have you looked and listened in your local library to musicals?  That's really the best way to find a song when you are auditioning.  That or talking with a vocal coach/teacher who usually has a library of their own.  That's what I would suggest you do.  

If you use the library idea, you can find a song you like and also take it out to help you learn it.  A couple of good alto musicals are Annie and White Christmas.  Those might get you started.

Does that help you?

Wanda