<p>And additional suggestion would be to look at to the schools performance history and select songs that compliment their seasons. For example, if you look at carnegie mellon you can see that they choose traditional, legit musicals (les mis, South Pacific…not that they’ve done these specific shows, but just this genre) as opposed to edgy pop or rock type musicals like what pace normally performs(rent, spring awakening). The reason I say this, is because just like in any audition know your type and know what the “casting director” is looking for. I was not surprised to see posts on cc that “x” new freshman had already been cast in the fall production of “x” show at “x” university. If you can also find out what shows they are planning for the upcoming year that might also let you know if you would “fit” into their program. It’s similar to auditioning for a repertory theatre. Sure the student may be expected to grow and learn, but you’ll need to compliment their program in some way.</p>
<p>Of course some schools have very specific requirements such as pre1950s so be mindful of those. Otherwise vvnstar’s list is an excellent representation of a standard audition book format and perfect for any audition including out of school. </p>
<p>Specific mezzo songs that I love:
Ballad
Moonfall(mystery of Edwin drood)
Notice me Horton (seussical)
My white knight (music man)
Superboy and the invisible girl (next to normal)</p>
<p>Disney
Reflection(Mulan)
God help the outcast (if she has good low notes as well hunchback)</p>
<p>Uptempo/comedic
Divas lament(Spamalot)
Honey bun(South Pacific)
I could have gone to nashville (nunsense)
The suns whose rays are all ablaze (mikado)
Oh bless The Lord my soul (godspell)
Blue hair (black suits)</p>
<p>Oh I could go on and on…</p>