15 Showstopping Baritone Audition Songs

15 Showstopping Baritone Audition Songs Sign up successful 2. “Forest for the Trees” Spitfire Grill To impress musical directors with your rendition of “Forest for the Trees” from Spitfire Grill, consider incorporating some acting into your performance. This is the perfect way to exemplify your ability to interpret lyrics. “Forest for the Trees” is quite a challenging piece, as it includes a number of high notes. If you can sing it well, it will definitely help you make an impact at your audition! 3. “The Sweetest Sounds” No Strings If your audition calls for a slow piece, “The Sweetest Sounds” from No Strings is a good option. This is your chance to show you can make a gentle and romantic piece also powerful and interesting. As with any slower tempo piece, it’s essential to incorporate emotion to keep the attention of your audience. And because No Strings is a comedy, this song is best suited for auditions for comedic musical theater works. 4. “Pretty Women” Sweeney Todd Pretty Women is another piece that involves lyrical interpretation in your performance, both through the emotion in your voice and some acting on stage. Its a wonderful piece to show off your singing skills because of the juxtaposition of lighthearted passages with the serious, darker areas. Similarly, while some parts of the piece involve singing very softly and emphatically, other parts are powerful and romantic. 5. “Greased Lightning” Grease For an audition in a rock musical, there is probably no better choice than “Greased Lightning” from Grease. While not very difficult to sing as it has a limited range, Greased Lightning is all about showing off your energy and the power of your voice. It’s also a great choice for incorporating acting and a bit of dancing. If youre looking for male audition songs, you should definitely consider Greased Lightning. Pop and Rock Baritone Audition Songs For pop and rock gigs, it’s best to consider the range of the original artists as you look for an audition songs. Any of the following pieces are good options for baritone singers. 6-8. “Sweet Caroline,” “Forever in Blue Jeans,” or “America” Neil Diamond SEE ALSO: How to Survive as a Baritone Singing Pop 9-11. “Light My Fire,” “Riders on the Storm,” or “People Are Strange” The Doors 12-14. “It’s Been Awhile,” “So Far Away,” or “Epiphany” Staind 15. “The Clouding” Iced Earth For even more suggestions of baritone audition songs, as well as audition prep tips, check out the video below- So there you have it! You can choose any of the above baritone audition songs for musical theater, pop, or rock. Start practicing,  work with a vocal coach, and youll be well on your way to impressing your audience. Do you have any other suggestions for baritone audition songs? Let us know in the comments section below. Good luck on your future audition and remember confidence is key! Photo by: Eva Rinaldi Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher