Audition Song Finder
What should I sing for this audition?
Guidance only. We suggest song titles with an estimated range, key and genre fit. Melodic Minds doesn't provide or include any song audio, lyrics, sheet music, backing tracks or arrangements — you bring your own (from a legitimate source) or sing from memory, and the app only listens to your microphone. Ranges vary by arrangement; always check the audition brief and its rules on music and accompaniment. This isn't legal advice about performing rights.
Recommendations
Guidance · estimatesSong title recommendations
#1 · ●●○ difficulty 2 of 3
On My Own
Les Misérables · Schönberg & Boublil
Shows: A dramatic mezzo ballad that builds to a sustained belt.
- • Suits musical theatre auditions.
- • Shows storytelling.
- • Sits inside your range in the listed key.
D · A3–D5
Listed key
Coaching tip: Play the thought changes; the climax lands better if verse one stays small.
Estimated range and commonly performed key — editions and covers differ, so check your own version.
#2 · ●●○ difficulty 2 of 3
Corner of the Sky
Pippin · Stephen Schwartz
Shows: Youthful pop-musical energy with an aspirational lift.
- • Suits musical theatre auditions.
- • Shows storytelling.
- • Sits inside your range moved up 5 semitones.
Bb · G3–C5
+5 semitones from F
Coaching tip: Find the wish behind each verse; that's what keeps it from sounding generic.
Estimated range and commonly performed key — editions and covers differ, so check your own version.
#3 · ●●○ difficulty 2 of 3
Maybe This Time
Cabaret · Kander & Ebb
Shows: A slow-burn build with acting through the lyric.
- • Suits musical theatre auditions.
- • Shows storytelling.
- • Reaches about 2 semitones past your range, even in the best key.
C · G3–E5
Listed key
Coaching tip: Keep the opening conversational so the final build has somewhere to go.
Estimated range and commonly performed key — editions and covers differ, so check your own version.
#4 · ●○○ difficulty 1 of 3
Seasons of Love
Rent · Jonathan Larson
Shows: Ensemble blend with room for a soulful solo line.
- • Suits musical theatre auditions.
- • Sits inside your range in the listed key.
Db · G#3–A#4
Listed key
Coaching tip: In a group audition, match the vowels around you before adding colour.
Estimated range and commonly performed key — editions and covers differ, so check your own version.
#5 · ●●● difficulty 3 of 3
Bring Him Home
Les Misérables · Schönberg & Boublil
Shows: Soft high tenor singing and sustained control.
- • Suits musical theatre auditions.
- • Sits inside your range moved up 3 semitones.
G · G3–C5
+3 semitones from E
Coaching tip: Practise the high phrases quietly first; volume isn't the point.
Estimated range and commonly performed key — editions and covers differ, so check your own version.
Also worth a look · traditional, public-domain & Melodic Minds studies
#1 · ●○○ difficulty 1 of 3
Beautiful Dreamer
Stephen Foster (1864)
Shows: Gentle legit ballad singing with sincere storytelling.
- • Suits musical theatre auditions.
- • Shows storytelling.
- • Sits inside your range in the listed key.
Bb · A#3–D5
Listed key
Coaching tip: Think of one person you're singing to; it settles the tone.
Ranges are typical for this melody in the listed key — check them against your actual arrangement.
#2 · ●●○ difficulty 2 of 3
Scarborough Fair
English ballad, traditional
Shows: Narrative colour and a modal, haunting line.
- • Suits musical theatre auditions.
- • Shows storytelling.
- • Sits inside your range in the listed key.
D Dorian · D4–D5
Listed key
Coaching tip: Change your colour each verse so the story moves forward.
Famous 1960s arrangements are copyrighted — use the traditional melody only.
Ranges are typical for this melody in the listed key — check them against your actual arrangement.
#3 · ●●○ difficulty 2 of 3
Open Road (sample)
Original sample sketch — melody outline only
Shows: Uptempo groove with room for a short riff and a character moment.
- • Suits musical theatre auditions.
- • Shows storytelling.
- • Sits inside your range moved up 3 semitones.
G · G3–C5
+3 semitones from E
Coaching tip: Treat it as a practice sketch; most briefs will ask for published repertoire.
Ranges are typical for this melody in the listed key — check them against your actual arrangement.