22 of the Best Audition Songs for Alto-Mezzos
Here are 22 great musical theatre audition songs for alto-mezzos, whose voices span both the mezzo and alto ranges. Alto-mezzos can take their pick from songs suitable for altos or mezzos, but the following are ideal if you want to highlight the full extent of your range.
The below songs sit a little high for altos and a little low for mezzos, landing right in the sweet spot of this voice type. Not sure if you’re an alto-mezzo? Find your vocal type here!
1960s-1970s Songs for Alto-Mezzos
“Gooch’s Song” – Mame
“I Got Love” – Purlie
“Never” – On the Twentieth Century
“Twenty Four Hours of Lovin’” – The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
1980s-1990s Songs for Alto-Mezzos
“Everybody Wants to Do a Musical” – Nick & Nora
“Listen” – Dreamgirls
“The Life of the Party” – The Wild Party
“There Is More to Love” – Aspects of Love
“Unexpected Song” – Tell Me on a Sunday
“Your Daddy’s Son” – Ragtime
2000s Songs for Alto-Mezzos
“Brimstone and Treacle” – Mary Poppins
“Defying Gravity” – Wicked
“Fabulous, Baby!” – Sister Act
“I Hate the Bus” – Caroline, or Change
“Off With Their Heads” – Wonderland
“One of the Boys” – 9 to 5
2010s/2020s Songs for Alto-Mezzos
“Almost Real” – The Bridges of Madison County
“Evil Like Me” – Descendants
“Independently Owned” – Shucked
“Maybe It Starts With Me” – Mr. Saturday Night
“My Days” – The Notebook
“What Do You Call a Man Like That?” – The Bridges of Madison County
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Author: Stacy Karyn
Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip and the author of The Thespian’s Bucket List. She is also the creator of The Cast Album List. Her background includes a BA in Theatre, a TESOL Drama certificate, and professional experience in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.
