19 Sondheim Songs For Your Upcoming Audition
Need some music recommendations for your next audition? Check out Julie Galorenzo’s list of Sondheim arrangements!
There’s something special about the music of Stephen Sondheim. And although the world lost the talented songwriter earlier this year, it’s clear that his music will continue to live on.
If you’re a fan of Sondheim’s work and want to perform one of his songs for an upcoming audition, this list is for you!
Julie Galorenzo, a musical theater actor & teacher, has put together a list of songs by Stephen Sondheim for you to learn and enjoy. They come from a variety of shows and cover a wide range of emotions. So if you’re looking for something that covers love and loss, or perhaps a song that displays want and longing, you’ll have different options to choose from.
You can find more information about each song and what key to try out by viewing Julie’s spreadsheet!
Check out the sheet music arrangements by clicking on the titles below! 🎼
Want/Longing
- “Johanna” – Sweeney Todd”
- “By The Sea” – Sweeney Todd
- “Losing My Mind” – Follies
- “Take Me To the World” – Evening Primrose
- “I Remember” – Evening Primrose
- “Loving You” – Passion
Love & Loss
- “Do I Hear A Waltz?” – Do I Hear A Waltz?
- “Like It Was” – Merrily We Roll Along
- “Good Thing Going” – Merrily We Roll Along
- “Growing Up” – Merrily We Roll Along
Decision/Realization
- “Could I Leave You?” – Follies
- “Marry Me a Little” – Company
- “Getting Married Today” – Company
- “There Won’t Be Trumpets” – Anyone Can Whistle
- “Is This What You Call Love?” – Passion
Drive/Motivate
- “Everybody Says Don’t” – Anyone Can Whistle
- “Now You Know” – Merrily We Roll Along
- “Broadway Baby” – Follies
- “Someone Woke Up” – Do I Hear A Waltz
Click here for more details on each song!
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