Top MT Audition Ballads for Sopranos (Contemporary)

Perhaps the lesser known of Anastasia's songs, "Crossing A Bridge" highlights a beautiful mix style while Anastasia starts to feel a connection to her past.

A gorgeous, lesser known ballad, this song gives the opportunity to not only show off vocals, but to show the complexity of fear and potential loss as Mary learns that the man she has feelings for may be lost forever.

With stunningly beautiful music, this song explores the allegory of a meadowlark who lived with a king who adored her but was desired by a sun god whom she refused, resulting in her death. Geneviève compares this story to her own situation, deciding whether or not to stay with her husband or leave him for a younger man. Geneviève decides to leave with the younger man at the end of the song. This song, while tricky to cut, shows so much vocally, but more importantly, is perfect for a storyteller.

This belt song gives the soprano an opportunity to sing something in a jazz, torch style. Julia reluctantly agrees to perform a song about learning to find love again after loss, foreshadowing her own journey through the show.

A gorgeous, lesser known contemporary ballad in which Danielle reminisces about what life was like when her beloved father was alive. While not too high, the song gives the soprano voice an opportunity to use both mix and belt styles within the same song.

An absolutely stunning power ballad, Molly sings about needing to move on from terrible tragedy. This song is not frequently sung, yet when done well can be hugely impactful.

This song is a unique bluegrass/folk tune for the versatile soprano who sings in different styles. Margo puts her own desires aside so that Billy can follow his dreams, while reminding him that she will always be there should he decide to come home.

A beautiful contemporary ballad where a young girl, Grazia, debates if she should get married young or if there is a different path for her. This song allows for both legit and mixed styles of singing.

Another lesser known ballad allowing for legit and mixed singing, the song explores Oona's relationship with Chaplin as well as her influence on him.

Not often sung, this ballad is a beautiful mixed song. Rebecca sings about wanting to be who she is and not feeling "less than".