Audition-Friendly Rock Songs for Altos

Last Updated: May 6, 2025

This list includes a curated selection of non-musical theatre rock songs for altos, organized by decade. Songs are drawn from a range of pop repertoire. Additional song lists are available on the non-musical theatre repertoire page.

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1960s/1970s Rock Songs for Altos

“Cold As Ice” – Foreigner

“I Only Want to Be With You” – Dusty Springfield

“Magic Man” – Heart

“Problem Child” – AC/DC

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1980s Rock Songs for Altos

“Eternal Flame” – The Bangles

“Hot for Teacher” – Van Halen

“Kids in America” – Kim Wilde

“Shadows of the Night” – Pat Benatar

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1990s Rock Songs for Altos

“End It On This” – No Doubt

“I Can’t Catch You” – Sixpence None the Richer

“Mary Jane” – Alanis Morissette

“Sunday Morning” – No Doubt

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Contemporary Rock Songs for Altos

“Keep Holding On” – Avril Lavigne

“Head Above Water” – Avril Lavigne

“We Are Warriors” – Avril Lavigne

“What the Hell” – Avril Lavigne

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