{"id":2788,"date":"2017-03-20T18:03:45","date_gmt":"2017-03-20T18:03:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/?p=2788"},"modified":"2018-09-05T16:25:23","modified_gmt":"2018-09-05T16:25:23","slug":"10-solos-for-kids-and-tweens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/10-solos-for-kids-and-tweens\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Solos for Kids and Tweens"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-one-full fusion-layout-column fusion-column-last fusion-spacing-yes section-header-post\" style=\"margin-top:;margin-bottom:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\"><h3>10 Solos for Kids and Tweens<\/h3>\n<font size=\"2\" color=\"grey\"><span style=\"border:1px solid ;-webkit-border-radius:50%;-moz-border-radius:50%;border-radius:50%;-moz-box-shadow: 0 0 3px rgba(0,0,0,.3);-webkit-box-shadow: 0 0 3px rgba(0,0,0,.3);box-shadow: 0 0 3px rgba(0,0,0,.3);margin-right:25px;float:left;\" class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-glow imageframe-1 hover-type-none author-image\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"http:\/\/performerstuff.com\" target=\"_self\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/tatiana.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-responsive\" style=\"-webkit-border-radius:50%;-moz-border-radius:50%;border-radius:50%;\"\/><\/a><\/span><p>Written by\u00a0Tatiana Rodriguez<\/p>\n<p>March 20, 2017<\/p>\n<\/font><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-one-full fusion-layout-column fusion-column-last fusion-spacing-yes section-body-post\" style=\"margin-top:;margin-bottom:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Ten years ago, it was nearly impossible to find a solo for young kids that wasn\u2019t a song from <em>Annie, Gypsy<\/em> or <em>Les Mis\u00e9rables<\/em>. But over the last decade, Broadway has given us a wide variety of unique young characters to choose from. If you or your child needs a powerful solo to showcase their musical talent, here are 10 solos that give kids the opportunity to play characters that are more similar to themselves!<\/p>\n<h4>1. \u201cQuiet\u201d from <em>Matilda the Musical<\/em> (ages 7-11)<\/h4>\n<br><div align=\"center\"><div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"max-width:600px;max-height:350px;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BoBX7wZO3tE?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><br><p style=\"text-align: left;\">A precocious young girl with a love for books and school. Reflects upon the challenges of being neglected by her family and misunderstood by the world. Heartful, chilling and sweet.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Find the sheet music <a href=\"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/product\/36896\/Quiet-From-Matilda-The-Musicalhttps:\/\/performerstuff.com\/product\/36896\/Quiet-From-Matilda-The-Musical\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ba9bc9;\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-one-full fusion-layout-column fusion-column-last fusion-spacing-yes section-body-post\" style=\"margin-top:;margin-bottom:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\"><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">2. \u201cWhat If\u201d from <em>The Addams Family <\/em>(ages 8-13)<\/h4>\n<br><div align=\"center\"><div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"max-width:600px;max-height:350px;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CnpkeOo_Z2E?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><br><p style=\"text-align: left;\">A young boy sings about losing his relationship with his older sister. Comedic in its lyrics, this song follows the character of Pugsley as he talks about some of the family values which make <em>The Addams Family<\/em> so iconic.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Find the sheet music\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/product\/33060\/What-If\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ba9bc9;\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-one-full fusion-layout-column fusion-column-last fusion-spacing-yes section-body-post\" style=\"margin-top:;margin-bottom:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\"><h4>3. \u201cWhen Your Feet Don\u2019t Touch The Ground\u201d from <em>Finding Neverland<\/em> (ages 10-13)<\/h4>\n<br><div align=\"center\"><div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"max-width:600px;max-height:350px;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UF3b9fcHvSg?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><br><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Originally a duet, this song captivates audiences with its heart and charm, singing about the novelties of childhood and how we grow. Soft, and subtle.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-one-full fusion-layout-column fusion-column-last fusion-spacing-yes section-body-post\" style=\"margin-top:;margin-bottom:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\"><h4>4. \u201cThe Lamest Place in the World\u201d from <em>13 the Musical<\/em> (ages 12-13)<\/h4>\n<br><div align=\"center\"><div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"max-width:600px;max-height:350px;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/laJOasZh98k?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><br><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Spunky and relevant, this solo captivates exactly how it feels to be a tween, stuck in a boring old town. Funny and endearing, with a touch of sass.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Find the sheet music\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/product\/30002\/The-Lamest-Place-In-The-World\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ba9bc9;\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-one-full fusion-layout-column fusion-column-last fusion-spacing-yes section-body-post\" style=\"margin-top:;margin-bottom:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\"><h4>5. \u201cI Know It\u2019s Today\u201d from <em>Shrek the Musical<\/em> (ages 8-13)<\/h4>\n<br><div align=\"center\"><div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"max-width:600px;max-height:350px;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Gqfz6Kc2al8?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><br><p style=\"text-align: left;\">A refreshing take on your classic princess tale, (technically sung by a trio of people) this song works for a variety of ages. It follows a young princess Fiona through a number of years as she dreams about meeting her long lost Prince.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Find the sheet music\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/product\/130404\/I-Know-Its-Today\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ba9bc9;\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-one-full fusion-layout-column fusion-column-last fusion-spacing-yes section-body-post\" style=\"margin-top:;margin-bottom:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\"><h4>6. \u201cGiants in the Sky\u201d from<em> Into the Woods<\/em> (ages 10-13)<\/h4>\n<br><div align=\"center\"><div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"max-width:600px;max-height:350px;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H5Xqv9h_pm8?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><br><p style=\"text-align: left;\">A new take on a classic, this song chronicles the story of Jack and the Beanstalk from the musical <em>Into the Woods<\/em>. Only in recent years has the song become more relevant for younger performers to take on.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Find the sheet music\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/product\/33083\/Giants-In-The-Sky\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ba9bc9;\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-one-full fusion-layout-column fusion-column-last fusion-spacing-yes section-body-post\" style=\"margin-top:;margin-bottom:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\"><h4>7. \u201cAlone in the Universe\u201d from <em>Seussical the Musical<\/em> (ages 8-13)<\/h4>\n<br><div align=\"center\"><div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"max-width:600px;max-height:350px;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yHsLM-Wul60?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><br><p style=\"text-align: left;\">An exciting song for younger auditionees, for the many options it presents. Telling the story of both Jojo and Horton from Dr. Seuss\u2019 <em>Horton Hears A Who<\/em>, this duet displays a wide range and a heartfelt story.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Find the sheet music\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/product\/124561\/Alone-In-The-Universe\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ba9bc9;\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-one-full fusion-layout-column fusion-column-last fusion-spacing-yes section-body-post\" style=\"margin-top:;margin-bottom:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\"><h4>8. \u201cGood Girl Winnie Foster\u201d from<em> Tuck Everlasting<\/em> (ages 10-13)<\/h4>\n<br><div align=\"center\"><div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"max-width:600px;max-height:350px;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XiDsKRXv9fk?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><br><p style=\"text-align: left;\">A quirky eleven-year-old girl wishes to explore the world. After years of listening to her mother&#8217;s rules, she imagines herself taking an exciting adventure to somewhere new.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-one-full fusion-layout-column fusion-column-last fusion-spacing-yes section-body-post\" style=\"margin-top:;margin-bottom:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\"><h4>9. \u201cElectricity\u201d from <em>Billy Elliot the Musical<\/em> (ages 10-13)<\/h4>\n<br><div align=\"center\"><div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"max-width:600px;max-height:350px;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/muBrh7Y5ZL0?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><br><p style=\"text-align: left;\">A catchy Elton John ballad that\u2019s both inspirational and dynamic, complete with a really nice dance break and a memorable message.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Find the sheet music\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/product\/133490\/Electricity-from-Billy-Elliot-The-Musical\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ba9bc9;\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-one-full fusion-layout-column fusion-column-last fusion-spacing-yes section-body-post\" style=\"margin-top:;margin-bottom:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\"><h4>10. \u201cRing of Keys\u201d from <em>Fun Home<\/em> (ages 9-12)<\/h4>\n<br><div align=\"center\"><div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"max-width:600px;max-height:350px;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wMJvLTZOhpE?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><br><p style=\"text-align: left;\">A contemporary song about longing and discovery. Perfect for a performer who\u2019s looking to challenge both their vocal skills and their acting chops.<\/p>\n<br><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Looking for more material? 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She is a stage manager, a playwright, and an aspiring director.<\/em><\/h5>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: left;\">Thumbnail:\u00a0Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/Ub7V0V3azzw?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Tanalee Youngblood<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/search\/photos\/teen%2C-boy?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/h5>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [...]","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6296,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[259,262,302,453],"tags":[238,50,343,92,439],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2788"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2788"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2788\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6296"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2788"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2788"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2788"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}