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 rock repertoire. Additional song lists are available on the non-musical theatre repertoire page.
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
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
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
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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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.
