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Warm & Fuzzy · 10-28-2005, 03:58 PM

I'm currently in the process of filling out college applications.
One of the my schools request that I send a recording of myself singing any piece of music solo.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

I'm looking for something Broadway-ish... not too amateur, but not too hard, either. And though I'm a soprano 1, I'm looking for a piece in the alto-soprano 2 range.

It would be the best if it had the word "Chicago" in the song, or if it were a song ABOUT Chicago. (I'm applying to a school in Chicago.

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Anyway, thanks in advance!

Hollow · 10-28-2005, 06:15 PM

i think phantom of the opera is a good audition song. otherwise, folk songs are the way to go, man. yeah i'm being required to audition for all-state regionals in january (though i'd do it by my own will anyway) and i'm singing wayfaring stranger.

-*Forever*- · 10-28-2005, 06:22 PM

Chicagooooo... what about a song from Chicago?

Warm & Fuzzy · 10-28-2005, 07:47 PM

Do any of you know any good programs to download music?

I need to hear the songs before I can judge, LOL.

I know it's illegal, but whatever, it's not like I'm gonna sell 'em or anything.

Courtnee · 10-28-2005, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Oomph?!

Do any of you know any good programs to download music?

I need to hear the songs before I can judge, LOL.

I know it's illegal, but whatever, it's not like I'm gonna sell 'em or anything.

http://hits.mpeg-search.com/

Warm & Fuzzy · 10-28-2005, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by safety pin

i think phantom of the opera is a good audition song. otherwise, folk songs are the way to go, man. yeah i'm being required to audition for all-state regionals in january (though i'd do it by my own will anyway) and i'm singing wayfaring stranger.

Why folk songs?

And thanks for the link, Rock Princess, too bad they dont have Phantom of the Opera there.

Courtnee · 10-28-2005, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Oomph?!

Why folk songs?

And thanks for the link, Rock Princess, too bad they dont have Phantom of the Opera there.

Yeah I've search fro POTO on there. nada. too bad...

MsOrange · 10-28-2005, 11:10 PM

OT: one time, in middle school, i was in band... and we played phantom of the opera, and I got selected as the one that screamed in the middle of the song... it was cool

but anyway, I don't know much about singing, so I'd take the suggestions from those that do! (ie: the people above)

Warm & Fuzzy · 10-29-2005, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by MsOrange

OT: one time, in middle school, i was in band... and we played phantom of the opera, and I got selected as the one that screamed in the middle of the song... it was cool

but anyway, I don't know much about singing, so I'd take the suggestions from those that do! (ie: the people above)

That made me laugh. It would've been cool to just scream, yeah, LOL.

I dont know how the Phantom of the Opera sounds, tho.

Courtnee · 10-29-2005, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Oomph?!

That made me laugh. It would've been cool to just scream, yeah, LOL.

I dont know how the Phantom of the Opera sounds, tho.

go rent the DVD or buy the soundtrack. its awesome

Georgia's on my Mind · 10-29-2005, 11:52 AM

Don't do anything from Broadway for an audition, if you aren't properly trained. Classical voice songs are the way to go to show off your full potential.

TheGreatPretender · 10-31-2005, 07:27 PM

Can you sing acapello (sp sorry I'm not big on musical terms)? Just do simple songs like Danny Boy, Ode to Peace, Amazing Grace etc. you know songs like that.

Warm & Fuzzy · 10-31-2005, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatPretender

Can you sing acapello (sp sorry I'm not big on musical terms)? Just do simple songs like Danny Boy, Ode to Peace, Amazing Grace etc. you know songs like that.

Acapella, you mean?

And yeah, I guess.... but I'd rather do it with music accompaniment so that it'll offer a chance to cover any "mistakes" that I might make, HAHAHA. *Grins*

I'm still trying to pick a song. I asked my chorus teacher about it. He'll be thinking about it tonight... I'll let you guys know what I chose when I choose it.

Hollow · 10-31-2005, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Oomph?!

Why folk songs?

And thanks for the link, Rock Princess, too bad they dont have Phantom of the Opera there.

they're just simple, and still ideal for showing vocal potential.

Courtnee · 11-01-2005, 05:17 PM

Here is the Phantom of the Opera. Copy and Paste into your browsers...

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http://www.angelfire.com/music7/mr_t...5_21.80.52.mp3

Here is me singing some stuff if anyone is intersted....I'm getting better!!!

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http://www.angelfire.com/music7/mr_tarver/meeee.wav

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http://www.angelfire.com/music7/mr_tarver/meeid.wav

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http://www.angelfire.com/music7/mr_t...tshapedbox.wav

10-28-2005, 03:58 PM	#1
Warm & Fuzzy Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 02, 2001 Posts: 10,254	Singing Auditions: (Song suggestions?) HELP!! I'm currently in the process of filling out college applications. One of the my schools request that I send a recording of myself singing any piece of music solo. Does anyone have any suggestions? I'm looking for something Broadway-ish... not too amateur, but not too hard, either. And though I'm a soprano 1, I'm looking for a piece in the alto-soprano 2 range. It would be the best if it had the word "Chicago" in the song, or if it were a song ABOUT Chicago. (I'm applying to a school in Chicago. ) Anyway, thanks in advance!

10-28-2005, 06:22 PM	#3
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10-31-2005, 07:27 PM	#12
TheGreatPretender just because Forum Veteran Join Date: May 22, 2004 Location: Trying to think of a creative, witty location. Posts: 7,628	Can you sing acapello (sp sorry I'm not big on musical terms)? Just do simple songs like Danny Boy, Ode to Peace, Amazing Grace etc. you know songs like that.
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10-28-2005, 06:15 PM	#2
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	i think phantom of the opera is a good audition song. otherwise, folk songs are the way to go, man. yeah i'm being required to audition for all-state regionals in january (though i'd do it by my own will anyway) and i'm singing wayfaring stranger.

10-28-2005, 07:47 PM	#4
Warm & Fuzzy Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 02, 2001 Posts: 10,254	Do any of you know any good programs to download music? I need to hear the songs before I can judge, LOL. I know it's illegal, but whatever, it's not like I'm gonna sell 'em or anything.

10-28-2005, 11:10 PM	#8
MsOrange Bringin' Sexy Back Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 27, 2004 Posts: 6,133	OT: one time, in middle school, i was in band... and we played phantom of the opera, and I got selected as the one that screamed in the middle of the song... it was cool but anyway, I don't know much about singing, so I'd take the suggestions from those that do! (ie: the people above)

10-29-2005, 11:52 AM	#11
Georgia's on my Mind Senior Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Aug 19, 2001 Posts: 25,054	Don't do anything from Broadway for an audition, if you aren't properly trained. Classical voice songs are the way to go to show off your full potential.