I'm taking a singing class and I have to pick a song to do solo. I have a hard time with this because I'm an alto. I could probably hit the D above the D above middle C on a good day, but would prefer to go no higher than the C above. The problem is that most songbook collections seem to be aimed at people with higher voices, and tends to be very limited for anyone who's not a soprano. And the stuff in the mezzo- or alto collections is often songs I don't like that much.
Songs I've done previously are "Don't cry for me, Argentina" and "Skylark" by Hoagy Carmichael & Johnny Mercer (I found a "low" version that didn't go above the B above middle C). I was even thinking of a Joni and thought maybe "Blue Motel Room" but the problem is, I don't have the music for this and I need to be able to provide the music for the accompanist (piano.) So, that's probably out (maybe next time.) Whatever it is should probably be a "standard" type of thing (didn't we just talk about this?) I don't think I'm ready for opera yet, probably never will be, so "Nessun dorma" is right out. I have a few ideas in mind, such as "Bewitched (bothered and bewildered)" or "I could write a book" by Rogers and Hart since these don't go higher than C over middle C. Also, maybe Judy Collins' "Since you've asked" (in fact, there's a ton of stuff in her songbook that I have that would probably do the trick.) My teacher suggested "Send in the clowns" (speaking of Judy Collins) but I don't think I can ever hear that song again without thinking about Krusty the Klown's Komeback special, (Send in the clown. Don't bother. I'm here.) so I'd never be able to do it without laughing or wanting to change the words (to Send in the Clones, perhaps?) If anyone has any ideas, please let me know because I'm getting a bit frustrated with this. ===== Catherine Toronto ______________________________________________________________________ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca
