Expert: Amandalynne - 12/17/2007

Question
I want to audition for A funny thing happened on the way to the forum and we have to pick a 16 measure(i think) broadway piece that is upbeat/uptempo- something that would sound similar to sondheim. I was an alto in choir in high school, and I would really like a simplesong that would give me the confidence to perform well. Many suggestions, please! Thank you!!!

Answer
Hi Anne

Go to your local music store or amazon.com and purchase The Singer's Musical Theatre Anthology (mezzo-alto) versions.
You may also find it at your library.

I highly recommend it as a valuable investment for anyone who is going to be doing musical theatre.  I own all the soprano volumes myself.  

Play around with the pieces in the anthology.  Find something that suits your voice and that makes you feel confident.  Practice!  

It is hard to recommend a specific song without ever having heard you sing.  I would check out the anthologies and find one there.  Once you find something let me know what you pick and if you want audition tips.

Good luck!!
Amandalynne