Audition-Friendly Pop Songs for Altos
Last Updated: May 6, 2025
This list includes a curated selection of non-musical theatre pop songs for altos, organized by tempo. Songs are drawn from a range of pop repertoire. Additional song lists are available on the non-musical theatre repertoire page.
Ballad Pop Songs for Altos
“Bluebird” – Sara Bareilles
“Don’t Watch Me Cry” – Jorja Smith
“Getaway Car” – Lea Michele
“Gravity” – Sara Bareilles
“Rainbow” – Kacey Musgraves
“Under the Weather” – KT Tunstall
“Winter Song” – Sara Bareilles
Midtempo Pop Songs for Altos
“Battlefield” – Lea Michele
“Brand New Me” – Alicia Keys
“Breathing Underwater” – Emeli Sandé
“Hurt” – Christina Aguilera
“Lift Me Up” – Christina Aguilera
“Many the Miles” – Sara Bareilles
“Men of Snow” – Ingrid Michaelson
“Million Reasons” – Lady Gaga
“Pretty Hurts” – Beyoncé
Uptempo Pop Songs for Altos
“5 in the Morning” – Charli XCX
“Brave” – Sara Bareilles
“Chasing the Sun” – Sara Bareilles
“Dear Future Husband” – Meghan Trainor
“King of Anything” – Sara Bareilles
“Love Song” – Sara Bareilles
“Thunder” – Jessie J
“Uncharted” – Sara Bareilles
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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.
