Songs for boys

[mogs]

Hi. Just wondering if you can help me. My ds is taking part in alocal singing competition. He has made it throught to the quarter finals in two different heats. The problem is every time he sings they expect him to sing a different song. He is a boy soprano and has more of a theatrical voice then a pop voice. So far he has sung 'I want to break free'-We will Rock You, 'hallelujah' and 'Because i knew you' from Wicked. He's chosen 'Why God Why' from miss Saigon to sing next. If he makes it through, he has a week before the semi final in order to learn a new song. So, we'd like to think of one now so we can work on that as well (just in case). Can anyone suggest a modern song where he can show off his voice or another theatrical song (that is not too low)-i love him singing bring him home but he stuggles with two of the low notes so that's out of the window Would appreciate any help. Thanks

[pg]

How about "No moon" from the musical "Titanic"? That might suit someone with some good high notes!

[mogs]

Oooooh! Don't know that one. Will look it up now. Thank you

[Fruitcake]

Not sure how high he likes to sing, but how about "Maria" from West Side Story?

[bruno2]

Hi found these on musical theatre site whish is appropriate for ds age/ballad and saprano voice.
I Talk To The Trees

A Ballad Song from Paint Your Wagon by Lerner & Loewe
High - Soprano or Tenor, Teen (16 - 19); Young Adult (20 - 30), Familiar, Standard (1950s - 1980s
Notes: beautiful, lilting melody

Dancing Through Life
A Ballad Song; Uptempo Song from Wicked by Stephen Schwartz
High - Soprano or Tenor; Medium - Mezzo or Baritone, Teen (16 - 19); Young Adult (20 - 30), Well-Known, New Contemporary
Notes: First section makes a nice short audition piece. Somewhere between an uptempo and a ballad. Currently may be overdone due to Wicked's popularity.

I Want To Make Magic
A Ballad Song from Fame
High - Soprano or Tenor, Teen (16 - 19); Young Adult (20 - 30), Familiar, Contemporary (1980s - 1990s)
Notes: good acting piece for class or audition, a yearning desire song

All You Can Do Is Wait
A Ballad Song from Anne & Gilbert
High - Soprano or Tenor; Medium - Mezzo or Baritone, Teen (16 - 19); Young Adult (20 - 30), Rare, New Contemporary
Who Will Buy?
A Ballad Song from Oliver! by Lionel Bart
High - Soprano or Tenor; Medium - Mezzo or Baritone, Child (0-12); Pre-Teen (12 - 15), Familiar, Standard (1950s - 1980s)
Proud Lady
A Ballad Song from The Baker's Wife by Stephen Schwartz
High - Soprano or Tenor, Teen (16 - 19); Young Adult (20 - 30), Familiar, Contemporary (1980s - 1990s)
Notes: The trembling recitative of the young man when he confesses he is in love with a married woman.

A Bit Of Earth
A Ballad Song from The Secret Garden by Lucy Simon
High - Soprano or Tenor, Pre-Teen (12 - 15); Teen (16 - 19), Familiar, Contemporary (1980s - 1990s)

[songbird]

Stars Les Mis

candle on the water

on the street where i live

where is love oliver

[mogs]

Awww. Thank you for your suggestions. I love candle on the water-I'd forgotten about that one.
That looks a great site Bruno-he's loves Dancing through life from Wicked-will definately take a look at that one.
Plenty to keep us busy

[flipside]

My ds sang "Now I've seen you" from Honk for scholarship auditions - really shows off a soprano/musical theatre voice - needs to be sung an octave up!

[mogs]

Aaaargh. He's got through to the semi finals but they have asked if he could sing a more 'poppy' song?? next time to show his versatility. Now we're stuck as he doesn't 'do pop'. Any ideas? We were thinking of a Take That song but they start soooo low-he can't get down there. Once the song gets going he's well away. Any nice ballads maybe-that could still show off his voice Oh dear