Vocal Ranges

Vocal Ranges of Principal Roles for The Mikado

The Mikado of Japan

Nanki-Poo (his son, disguised as a minstrel)

Ko-Ko (The Lord High Executioner)

Pooh-Bah (Lord High Everything Else)

Pish-Tush (a Noble Lord)

Yum-Yum (Schoolgirl and Ward of Ko-Ko)

Pitti-Sing (feisty sister of Yum-Yum)

Peep-Bo (another sister of Yum-Yum)

Katisha (an elderly lady of the court)

   Bass

   Tenor

   Baritone

   Baritone

   Bass

   Soprano

   Mezzo-Soprano

   Mezzo-Soprano

   Strong Contralto

All voices (SATB) are needed for the chorus.