Choosing the right songs and picking the best one for an audition is the key to make it succeed. However, if you are going to make a school musical or a theater, you may find it a hard job to pick the proper songs or material. Fortunately, there can be some simple guides for you to follow. And they will sure be very helpful for you especially when you are the first time do this.
Firstly, you should find the song that is in your vocal range. You may find your vocal range by voicing the notes on the keyboard. And then, keep a record for the matching notes and the notes that you cannot match. After that, you will be able to know what your vocal range is. You may also seek help from your vocal coach if you are not sure about your vocal range. And the coach will also provide more advice for you.
Secondly, you should do some preparation for the company you will have audition for. Most of the times, you can get the detailed information on the internet as most of the companies have their own websites to promote the products. You should get important information first and then try to make your songs be suitable or harmonious with the image or the show of it.
The last but not least, you should practice and try to prepare well for the show. If you want to get better results, you should choose the song that you can learn very easily. The safest method is to choose a song that is not too high or too low. After that, the only thing you should do is to practice more and try to make it better. You may ask a vocal coach to help you.