10 Contemporary Audition Songs for Mezzo Belters
Are you a mezzo-soprano or alto actress preparing for an upcoming audition? Can’t find the perfect contemporary audition song that shows off your range? Look no further.
Here are 10 contemporary songs that make excellent audition cuts for mezzos.
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1. Better - Little Women
“Better” from Little Women
Music & Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein/Jason Howland
Year: 2005
Tell a story with your song - don’t just yell it. “Better” is a perfect alternative to the overly done “Astonishing.”
2. Times Like This - Lucky Stiff
“Times Like This” from Lucky Stiff
Music and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens / Stephen Flaherty
Year: 1988
You can’t go wrong with having to have a little Ahrens and Flaherty in your audition book (i.e. Anastasia, Ragtime, Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Ragtime, Seussical, A Man Of No Importance).
3. See What I Wanna See - See What I Wanna See
“See What I Wanna See” from See What I Wanna See
Music & Lyrics Michael John LaChiusa
Year: 2005
Originally performed by Idina Menzel, “See What I Wanna See” is a flirty song for a big voice.
4. Raise The Roof - The Wild Party
“Raise The Roof” from The Wild Party
Music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa
Year: 2000
Another hot number for a queen beltress.
5. Nothing Stops Another Day - Ghost
“Nothing Stops Another Day” from Ghost
Music and lyrics by Dave Stewart / Glen Ballard / Bruce Joel Rubin
Year: 2011
Originally performed by Caissey Levy in the 2011 Broadway production of Ghost, this song has a hopeful message that will lift up any audition room.
6. Gotta Get Out - Ordinary Days
“Gotta Get Out” from Ordinary Days
Music and lyrics by Adam Gwon
Year: 2008
Set in present day New York City, the song’s protagonist Claire hails a taxi and reveals her true emotions.
7. Raining from Rocky: The Musical
“Raining” from Rocky: the Musical
Music and lyrics by Stephen Flaherty / Lynn Ahrens
Year: 2012
Another Ahrens and Flaherty favorite, meshing a pop sensibility with beautiful storytelling.
8. Hold On - The Secret Garden
“Hold On” from The Secret Garden
Music and lyrics by Marsha Norman / Lucy Simon
Year: 1991
“It’s the storm - not you - that’s bound to blow away.”
9. I Think I Want To Remember Someday - Starting Here, Starting Now
“I Think I Want To Remember Someday” from Starting Here, Starting Now
Music and lyrics by David Shire / Richard Maltby Jr.
Year: 1977
Maltby and Shire have collaborated for decades on musicals and revues including Baby, Song and Dance, Ain’t Misbehavin’, and Closer Than Ever.
10. More To The Story - Shrek
“More To The Story” from Shrek
Music and lyrics by Jeanine Tesori / David Lindsay-Abaire
Year: 2008
A touching song (cut from the original Broadway production) for the unconventional princess.
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