Audition-Friendly Pop Songs for Tenors
Last Updated: May 6, 2025
This list includes a curated selection of non-musical theatre pop songs for tenors, 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 Tenors
“Dancing On My Own” – Calum Scott
“Hello” – Lionel Richie
“In Case You Don’t Live Forever” – Ben Platt
“Jealous” – Labrinth
“Say Something” – A Great Big World
“You Are the Reason” – Calum Scott
Midtempo Pop Songs for Tenors
“Bad Habit” – Ben Platt
“Falling” – Harry Styles
“Girlfriend” – NSYNC
“Older” – Ben Platt
“Serena” – Duncan Sheik
“These Are the Days” – Jamie Cullum
Uptempo Pop Songs for Tenors
“Choir” – Guy Sebastian
“Nice to Meet Ya” – Niall Horan
“Night Changes” – One Direction
“Rockstar” – A Great Big World
“Walking in Memphis” – Marc Cohn
Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!

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.

