16 Audition-Friendly Rock Songs for Altos
Looking for new material to expand your vocal chops with? Or does your casting call specifically request non-musical theatre rock songs? With more pop/rock musicals entering the scene, it’s becoming increasingly common to keep a prepared rock song in your back pocket. And because of that, we’ve put together a list of amazing rock songs for altos, broken down by decade.
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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
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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Which of these alto rock songs is your favorite?
And what are you working on at the moment? We would love to hear all about it in the comments below! In the meantime, you can check out our database of best audition songs for specific musicals.
Author: Stacy Karyn
Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip, author of The Thespian’s Bucket List, and creator of The Cast Album List. She holds a BA in theatre and a TESOL drama certificate, with experience working and interning in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.