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 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.
