Muscal Theatre Songs for an Alto Voice?

Question

im doing an auditon where u need 2 contrasting songs from musical theatre and im an alto. Can Anybody help me get some good songs, No HSM of Hairspray please, and if possible can anybody tell me where i can get free sheet music for it.

Answer 1

I would suggest avoiding Sondheim, first of all.  Many accompanists cannot handle it, or worse, have a different interpretation than you.  So stay away from "Sweeney"!

As a director, I find a lot of Kander & Ebb good for Altos in auditions, as it shows off a lot of attitude as well as voice.  You have to act those songs, and you can belt, but they are still challenging.  So I'd look seriously at "Don't Tell Mama" or "Maybe This Time" from Cabaret .  Another idea might be "Easy to be Hard" from Hair (beautiful song).  

Free sheet music usually isn't legal, so I will refrain from suggesting places.  However, I'm sure if you are good at google'ing you can find these things.

Answer 2

Your Daddy's Son- Ragtime

Defying Gravity- Wicked

The Wizard and I- Wicked

The Past Is Another Land- Aida

I Know The Truth-Aida

Gimme Gimme- Thoroughly Modern Millie

I Don't Know How To Love Him- Jesus Christ Superstar

Can't Get a Man With a Gun- Annie Get Your Gun

Roxie-Chicago

here is a link to some free downloadable sheet music:

http://www.musicals.ru/index.php?item=70

Answer 3

There are several good alto songs that you could do.  "Worst Pies in London" from Sweeney Todd.  "Look to the Rainbow" from Finian's Rainbow, "Memory" from Cats, "Adelaide's Lament", "Never, Never Land" from Peter Pan, "Don't Rain on my Parade" from Funny Girl.  There are many others.  You should look for the "Singer's Musical Anthology" books.  You can get them through Hal Leonard.