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Perfect Pairings: The Top 5 Contrasting Combinations for Your College Audition<\/h3>\n \"\"<\/a><\/span>

Written by\u00a0Alexandra Muscaro<\/p>\n

October 24, 2017<\/p>\n<\/font>

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Finding the perfect contrasting songs for an audition is one of the most stressful tasks a performer faces. Lucky for you, we have compiled the perfect pairings sure to make you stand out in that audition!<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0 \u201cGorgeous\u201d\u00a0from The Apple Tree<\/em>\u00a0and \u201cIn A Very Unusual Way\u201d\u00a0from Nine<\/em><\/h4>\n
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Not only is this pairing a big belt song with a light soprano song, but it is pairing a Golden Age song with a Contemporary song. Most schools will ask for either one of these requirements, and this pairing achieves both in a perfect way! Get the music here:<\/p>\n

\u201cGorgeous\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\u00a0from\u00a0The Apple Tree<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cIn A Very Unusual Way\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\u00a0from\u00a0Nine<\/em><\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0\u201cOff With Their Heads\u201d\u00a0from Wonderland<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0\u201cRaining\u201d\u00a0from Rocky<\/em><\/h4>\n
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This pairing showcases strong contrasting acting choices while also staying in the perfect range for a true mezzo. The first song is an up-tempo brass belt while the second is a heart-breaking ballad. Get the music here:<\/p>\n

\u201cOff With Their Heads\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\u00a0from\u00a0Wonderland<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cRaining\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\u00a0from\u00a0Rocky<\/em><\/p>\n

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3.\u00a0\u201cWhen He Sees Me\u201d\u00a0from Waitress<\/em>\u00a0and \u201cLove, Look Away\u201d from Flower Drum Song<\/em><\/h4>\n
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This pairing is a Golden Age\/Contemporary contrast. The first song is an up-tempo flighty song, while the second is a more grounded Golden Age ballad. Get the music here:<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen He Sees Me\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\u00a0from\u00a0Waitress<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cLove, Look Away\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\u00a0from\u00a0Flower Drum Song<\/em><\/p>\n

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4.\u00a0\u201cWhy Can\u2019t You Behave\u201d\u00a0from Kiss Me, Kate<\/em>\u00a0and \u201cWill You\u201d from Grey Gardens<\/em><\/h4>\n
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This pairing is a unique Golden Age\/Contemporary contrast. The first song, while it is Golden Age, is in more of a mezzo up-tempo place, and the second song is a Contemporary soprano ballad. Usually, the Golden Age song is going to be soprano and the contemporary is going to be the belt, thus making this pairing a refreshing change. Get the music here:<\/p>\n

\u201cWhy Can\u2019t You Behave\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\u00a0from\u00a0Kiss Me, Kate<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cWill You\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/a> from\u00a0Grey Gardens<\/em><\/p>\n

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5.\u00a0\u201cInside Out\u201d\u00a0from A Gentleman\u2019s Guide to Love and Murder <\/em>and\u00a0\u201cSomeone to Watch Over Me\u201d from Nice Work If You Can Get It<\/em><\/h4>\n
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This pairing is made with the soprano voice in mind. Even though both songs are soprano songs, they contrast in tempo and genre. The first is an up-tempo Contemporary and the second is a Golden Age ballad. Get the music here:<\/p>\n

\u201cInside Out\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\u00a0from\u00a0A Gentleman\u2019s Guide to Love and Murder<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cSomeone to Watch Over Me\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/a> from\u00a0Nice Work If You Can Get It<\/em><\/p>\n

Listen to a Spotify Playlist of these songs here:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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