Alabama's Public Liberal Arts University

Department of Music

Suggested Voice Audition Repertoire

 

Entering Freshmen

Two songs of contrasting style from traditional classical vocal repertoire (see below for suggested typical literature).

One song in a foreign language is acceptable but is not required.

No recorded accompaniments or contemporary Christian literature is allowed.

A third selection from a Broadway musical may be added.

Transfer Students

Same as above except one selection should be in a foreign language.

 

Typical Literature

Any art song by Schubert, Schumann, Brahms or their contemporaries

A selection from 17th or 18th Century Italian Songs and Arias

Any selection from 56 Songs You Like to Sing, The First Book of Soprano/Alto/Tenor/Baritone-Bass Solos by Joan Boytim, or a similar anthology