The Best Audition Songs for Moana JR. – By Character

When considering audition songs for Moana JR., it’s fitting to choose a family-friendly song from Disney or musical theatre repertoire that aligns with the tone of the show and suits your vocal type. Always refer to the audition notice for specific guidelines.

Because Moana JR. is a Disney JR. musical, the audition songs below are all suitable for young performers. Each one has been carefully hand-picked and reviewed to ensure it matches the show’s style.

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Step 1: Review Audition Info

Please read your audition details carefully, as they sometimes specify the type of song they’d like to hear (a Disney song, something uptempo, etc.). Make sure to select a song that’s appropriate for your specific casting call.

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Step 2: Study the Show

Before auditioning, you should get familiar with the show. Here’s where you can learn more about Moana JR.➝

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Step 3: Pick an Audition Song

Before choosing a song, find your voice type and range using the Vocal Guide.

Based on your personality and vocal type, decide whether to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Whatever you choose, try to stay open to other casting possibilities.

When you’re ready, choose a song from below that best fits your voice and style.

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Audition Songs for Moana JR.

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Chief Tui

“Hans of the Southern Isles” – Frozen

“Some Girls” – Once on This Island

“Vows” – Freaky Friday

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Gramma Tala

“Daybreak” – Amazing Grace

“I Know the Truth” – Aida

“Shadowland” – The Lion King

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Hei Hei

“I Gotta Crow” – Peter Pan

“If I Wasn’t So Small” – Piglet’s Big Movie (Film)

“Santa’s Little Teapot” – Nuncrackers

“When I Am Older” – Frozen 2 (Film)

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Maui

“Another Pyramid” – Aida

“Lost in the Woods” – Frozen 2 (Film)

“Piragua” – In the Heights

“Why Should I Worry?” – Oliver & Company (Film)

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Moana

“The Fire Within Me” – Little Women

“Parents Lie” – Freaky Friday

“Waiting for Life” – Once on This Island

“Where Am I Now?” – Lysistrata Jones

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Sina

“After All of This and Everything” – Freaky Friday

“Someone’s Waiting for You” – The Rescuers (Film)

“The Human Heart” – Once on This Island

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Tamatoa

“I Want the Good Times Back” – The Little Mermaid

“The Past Is Another Land” – Aida

“What You Got” – Freaky Friday

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Ensemble (Altos)

“Forever Yours” – Once on This Island

“One Perfect Moment” – Bring It On

“True Love” – Frozen

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Ensemble (Baritones)

“He Mele No Lilo” – Lilo & Stitch (Film)

“They Live in You” – The Lion King

“One Step Closer” – The Little Mermaid

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Ensemble (Basses)

“If I Can’t Love Her (Reprise)” – Beauty and the Beast

“Nowhere Left to Run” – Amazing Grace

“Reindeers Are Better Than People” – Frozen

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Ensemble (Contras)

“Close the Door” – Anastasia

“Dangerous to Dream” – Frozen

“Every Story Is a Love Story” – Aida

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Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)

“Beyond My Wildest Dreams” – The Little Mermaid

“Monster” – Frozen

“Part of Your World” – The Little Mermaid

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Ensemble (Sopranos)

“He Lives in You (Reprise)” – The Lion King

“The Sea of Life” – The Pirate Queen

“The World Above” – The Little Mermaid

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Ensemble (Tenors)

“Endless Night” – The Lion King

“Her Voice” – The Little Mermaid

“Proud of Your Boy” – Aladdin

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Step 4: Select a Monologue

If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Moana JR:

• “A Prediction” from The Enchanted Journey

• “Her Six Heads” from Medusa Undone

• “Three Days in June” from The River Bride

• “Three Quarter Moon” from The Old Man and the Old Moon

• “Voice of the River” from Jasper in Deadland

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Moana JR. Song List

Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Moana JR., along with which characters sing in each of them. Unless you have been asked to, do not choose from the below songs for your audition! This is more intended to be used for character research purposes.

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“In the Beginning” / “Tulou Tagaloa” – Ensemble

“Where You Are (Part 1 and 2)” – Chief Tui, Sina, Hei Hei, Pua, Moana, Gramma Tala, Ensemble

“How Far I’ll Go” – Moana, Pua, Hei Hei, Ensemble

“We Know the Way” – Ensemble

“Where You Are (Reprise)” – Gramma Tala

“How Far I’ll Go (Reprise)” – Moana, Gramma Tala, Ensemble

“You’re Welcome” – Maui, Ensemble

“Warrior Face” – Maui, Moana, Ensemble

“Shiny (Parts 1 and 2)” – Tamatoa, Ensemble

“Warrior Face (Reprise)/Logo Te Pate” – Moana, Maui, Ensemble

“Song of the Ancestors” – Gramma Tala, Moana, Ensemble

“Know Who You Are” – Moana, Ensemble

“Te Fiti Restored” – Ensemble

“Tulou Tagaloa (Reprise)” – Ensemble

“We Know the Way (Finale)” – Company

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