A Guide to Choosing Your Audition Material
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  • Writer's pictureTaylor Louderman
    • Apr 22
    • 1 min read

A Guide to Choosing Your Audition Material

  1. Within your vocal range

  2. Age appropriate

  3. Match your essence

  4. Match the show or character you are auditioning for



Within Your Vocal Range

Show off what you do best. If you feel uneasy about the notes while rehearsing it, nerves will only make it more challenging. Choose material you feel confident you can sing well.


For college auditions:

2 contrasting songs: in era & style

Overdone is okay. It's more important to choose a song that shows you off and beautifully tells a story.

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