<p>I can’t imagine anyone spending all that time reading the do not use thread especially given it started 5 years ago! That is A LOT of reading and the truth is what may have been overdone then may not be anymore. I think you are better off focusing on what songs best showcase you and fit the parameters of the school’s requirements. Yes, it’s great to have a song that is unique and suits your voice. But don’t panic if you have something that they may have heard before…just sing it better than anyone else.</p>
<p>My S doesn’t make a habit of choosing songs that are considered overdone for any audition. He’s actually very good at finding pieces. But he chose On the Street Where You Live for a 16 bar cut last year and I think that even if six people sang the song ahead of him, he’d walk into the room and make a joke about it and then blow them away with his performance. Sometimes being confident about your choice and your talent is better than changing it up at the last minute. Good luck!</p>