The Best Audition Songs for A Charlie Brown Christmas
Do you have an upcoming audition for A Charlie Brown Christmas? Well unless you have specifically been asked to sing a song from the show that you’re auditioning for, it’s generally best not to. That said, you should still show off similar vocals and personality. So here’s our list of audition songs for A Charlie Brown Christmas, broken down by character.
Since A Charlie Brown Christmas is a musical for young audiences, the following songs are from similar shows. There are also lots of holiday vibes below to match the musical’s style.
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Step 1: Read your audition details
Please read your audition details carefully, as they sometimes specify the type of song they’d like to hear (a ballad, something uptempo, etc.). Make sure to select a song that’s appropriate for your specific casting call.
Step 2: Study the show
Before auditioning, you should get familiar with the show, and listening to the cast album is a great way to do that. Here’s where you can learn more about A Charlie Brown Christmas➝.
Step 3: Pick an audition song
Next, based on your personality and vocal type, decide whether you’d like to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Just keep in mind that if you audition for a specific character, you still might not be chosen for that particular role.
There’s usually a spot on the audition form asking if you are open to being in the ensemble or accepting a different role. I would suggest ticking that box and taking whatever you are offered. Every role is important, and you will earn valuable experience in a show.
And on that same note, even if you audition for the ensemble (rather than a specific character), there’s always a chance of being cast in a leading or supporting role!
To summarize, keep an open mind and try not to take the process too seriously. And when you’re ready, decide which character you’d like to audition for. And finally, choose a suitable song from the list below!
*Note: A Charlie Brown Christmas is a highly ensemble-driven show with minimal solo singing. Feel free to choose any of the following songs below for your audition, regardless of which character you’re hoping to get cast as.
Charlie Brown
“I Want to Go Home” – Big
“Look At the Sky” – Urinetown
“The Kite” – You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
“Where Did That Little Dog Go?” – Snoopy!!!
Lucy
“I Hate Musicals” – Ruthless!
“I Speak Six Languages” – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
“Sayonara” – How to Eat Like a Child
“Schroeder” – You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Snoopy
“Daisy Hill” – Snoopy!!!
“Just One Person” – Snoopy!!!
“Snoopy” – You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
“Suppertime” – You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Ensemble (Altos)
“Never Fall in Love (With an Elf)” – Elf
“Poor Sweet Baby” – Snoopy!!!
“Sing Your Own Song” – Dear Edwina
Ensemble (Baritones/Basses)
“Christmas Is My Favorite Time of Year” – Catch Me If You Can
“Friend” – Snoopy!!!
“The Christmas Box” – Nuncrackers
Ensemble (Contras)
“Just Like That” – A Christmas Story
“Times Like This” – Lucky Stiff
“We Need a Little Christmas” – Mame
Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“Don’t Be Anything Less” – Snoopy!!!
“Sing Happy” – Flora, the Red Menace
“Turkey Lurkey Time” – Promises, Promises
Ensemble (Tenors)
“A Christmas Song” – Elf
“Hugo’s First Case” – Tuck Everlasting
“You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile” – Annie
Ensemble (Trebles)
“Middle of a Moment” – James and the Giant Peach
“Sparkle and Shine” – Nativity!
“There Is a Santa Claus” – Elf
Step 4: Select a monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for A Charlie Brown Christmas:
• “Eggs in a Basket” in 48 Monologues for Kids➝
• “Green Pepper➝” from Cocktails at Pam’s (Estelle)
• “Loyalty” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝
• “Snowballs” in 48 Monologues for Kids➝
• “The Not-So-Nice List” in Kids’ Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny➝
Final Step: Prepare for your audition
After collecting your materials and getting familiar with the show, it’s time to move forward with the actual preparation. If you’re in need of some guidance on this step, you can always go through this FREE audition prep checklist!
Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!
A Charlie Brown Christmas Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in A Charlie Brown Christmas. Unless you have been asked to, do not choose from the below songs for your audition! The following is more intended to be used for research purposes.
“Christmas Time is Here”
“Snowballs”
“My Own Dog, Gone Commercial”
“Christmas is Coming / Linus & Lucy”
“Finding a Tree”
“Schroeder’s Christmas Concert”
“Hark, the Harold Angels Sing”
Which of these audition songs for A Charlie Brown Christmas did you choose?
And what role are you auditioning for? We would love to hear all about it in the comments! And in the meantime, you can check out our database of best audition songs for other musicals.
Need extra help? Just go through this free audition prep checklist!
Author: Stacy Karyn
Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip, author of The Thespian’s Bucket List, and creator of The Cast Album List. She holds a BA in theatre and a TESOL drama certificate, with experience working and interning in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.