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, the author of The Thespian’s Bucket List➝, and 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.
