How to Organize Your Audition Book for Musical Theatre Auditions

Preparing your audition book for musical theatre can be a game-changer! At Conquest Voice Studio, we believe you can sing your best when your audition book is organized and ready. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1: Include a Variety of Song Types

Your audition book should cover multiple genres, from uptempo and ballads to contemporary musical theatre and pop. Include songs that showcase your vocal range and style. These should all be TENS for you-songs you LOVE to sing!

Step 2: Categorize by Genre

Sort songs into categories like “Golden Age,” “Contemporary,” and “Pop.” This will help you quickly find the perfect song for any audition.

Step 3: Prepare Multiple Cuts

Be ready with different cuts of each song (16-bar, 32-bar, and full versions) to meet audition specifications. This flexibility ensures you’re prepared for anything. And be sure they’re clearly marked and on a clean copy. This goes for digital or paper audition books.

Step 4: Add Vocal Warm-Up, Cool-Down Tips and Resume’

Incorporate notes for vocal warm-ups and cool-downs. These will help keep your voice healthy throughout long audition days, especially when traveling for auditions or voice lessons. Keep an extra resume and headshot inside the front pocket- you never know!

Step 5: Keep It Updated

Regularly update your audition book as your voice evolves and new material becomes available. This will keep your selections fresh and versatile, ensuring you’re always ready for any opportunity. Unless you’re under age 12, it’s time to ditch Castle on a Cloud.

Step 5: Add a table of contents and tabs, skip the page protectors

By following these steps, your audition book will always be ready, and you can sing with confidence in every performance. Ready to dive deeper? Join us at Conquest Voice Studio for personalized voice lessons online vocal lessons whether you’re Rochester, NY, NYC or beyond.