Music for Auditions
Singers are often asked to prepare a 16-bar (i.e., 16 measures) audition excerpt of a musical theatre song. The following anthologies have solos for each voice type specially-edited one-page to show the auditioner's voice to the best advantage.
Search for your voice type of:
The Singer's Musical Theatre Anthology, 16-Bar Audition Excerpts
- Soprano
- Alto / Mezzo /Belter
- Tenor
- Baritone / Bass
The 16-bar Theatre Audition:
100 Songs Excerpted for Successful Auditions
- Soprano
- Alto / Mezzo /Belter
- Tenor edition
- Baritone / Bass
Audition Musical Theatre Anthology, Young Female Edition (song book plus CDs of accompaniment)
Tips on Auditioning
Search the subject, Musicals--Auditions
Search the subject, Acting--Auditions
Search the subject, Acting in Musical Theatre
Some recommended books:
Rock the Audition: How to Prepare for and Get Cast in Rock Musicals
MT 956 .S35 2011 (includes a DVD)
The Complete Professional Audition: A Common Sense Guide to Auditioning for Musicals and Plays
MT 956 .C68 2005
The Audition Process: Anxiety Management and Coping Strategies
ML 3830 .D9 1989
