8 | Repertoire Recommendations: Interview with Anne Barnshaw (Musical Theatre for younger singers)
In this episode we discuss why so many (too many!) singers choose the wrong repertoire and the many reasons why a song may not be the right choice for the vocalist. But fear not! Anne Barnshaw has some great suggestions for young boys and girls (and teachers) looking for more suitable musical theatre material.
About Our Guest
Anne Barnshaw is a pianist, accompanist, voice coach and musical director with over 25 years of experience in community and professional music theatre shows. She is also an accompanist and voice coach in the musical theatre program at Sheridan College in Oakville, Ontario.
(Some of) Anne’s Expert Musical Theatre Recommendations for Young(er) Singers
The following links are for educational purposes. We do not own the copyright to any of the following songs/videos.
- “In My Own Little Corner” from Cinderella the Musical (Rodgers & Hammerstein)
- Appropriate for: Younger female voices. Great acting piece.
- Heads Up: Can be a bit long. May need editing.
- “When I Get My Name In Lights” from Boy From Oz
- Appropriate for: unchanged Male voices.
- Heads Up: This song needs a energetic and confident Performer.
- “The Girl I Mean to Be” from The Secret Garden
- Appropriate for: young female voices
- “Round Shouldered Man” from the Secret Garden
- Appropriate for: Unchanged male voice
- “The Kite” from You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown
- Appropriate for: Changed Male Voice
- “Happiness” from Your A Good Man Charlie Brown
- Appropriate for: Young female singers.
- Heads Up: Originally sung as a full ensemble number. Most Musical theatre books treat it as a solo.
- “Electricity” from Billy Elliot
- Appropriate for: unchanged male voices
- Heads Up: We need to believe that this singer can dance.
- “Almost Nearly Perfect” – from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
- Appropriate for: unchanged male voices
- “A Letter From Charlie Bucket” from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
- Appropriate for: unchanged male voice (10 – 12 years)
- “Notice Me, Horton” from Seussical the Musical
- Appropriate for: Young teenage female
- Heads Up: Requires a strong belt voice
