STUDENT AUDITIONS MISSION STATEMENT
As an expression of the goals of the National Association of Teachers of Singing, the NATS Student Auditions:
Inspire and encourage students and teachers to continue their dedication to, and growth in, the art of singing
Create a collegial and supportive atmosphere that encourages excellent artistic singing
Provide constructive, written feedback from a panel of experienced and impartial adjudicators
Recognize and honor outstanding performances
Inspire and encourage students and teachers to continue their dedication to, and growth in, the art of singing
Create a collegial and supportive atmosphere that encourages excellent artistic singing
Provide constructive, written feedback from a panel of experienced and impartial adjudicators
Recognize and honor outstanding performances
RESOURCES
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2021 ONLINE FALL AUDITIONS
REGISTRATION September 26th - October 24th, 9:59pm Fees due by October 13th ADJUDICATION VIA AUDITIONWARE October 27th - November 2nd RESULTS POSTED November 4th LIVE HONORS CONCERT VIA ZOOM November 6th, 5:00pm |
2022 SPRING AUDITIONS
REGISTRATION March 2022 (TBA) LIVE HONORS CONCERT VIA ZOOM or IN PERSON AUDITIONS April 23rd (subject to change) |
NEW FOR 2021
Children and Youth Commercial Music (CCM/CM) categories! All Prizes: certificates, free entry into our spring pop showcase, and featured video(s) on official NATS social media!
Updates: Audition Requirements (2021)
Children and Youth Commercial Music (CCM/CM) categories! All Prizes: certificates, free entry into our spring pop showcase, and featured video(s) on official NATS social media!
Updates: Audition Requirements (2021)
- All repertoire must be performed from memory with the exception of Oratorio, Mass, Requiem, and Cantata Arias. Singers may hold music scores for these types of arias as is traditional performance practice.
- High School CCM requires only two songs.
- Microphone Requirements for CCM: Auditions are to be performed with amplification. In live auditions, all singers are required to use the amplification equipment provided. In video auditions, the use of a microphone off-camera or on-camera (on a stationary stand, diva microphone, and/or handheld microphone) is an artistic choice influencing interpretation.
- Accompaniment Requirements for CCM: Singers may perform with any or any combination of the following accompaniment options:
- a pre-recorded instrumental track without backing vocals
- a live collaborative pianist
- in a limited capacity, accompany themselves on an acoustic instrument
- Repertoire Requirements for CCM: Only one song may be an original, not a cover. Only one song may be self-accompanied on an acoustic instrument.
ONLINE AUDITIONS
- Registration and Adjudication via AuditionWare
- Students will record a video for each song; teachers will upload their videos to AuditionWare
- Choose one song for each student to present should they place as a finalist.
- Adjudication will take place over one week. Adjudicators will view and comment on each audition via Auditionware. Teachers will be able to download the comments from Auditionware to share with their students.
- Honors Concert featuring 1st place winner videos will be held over Zoom. Links to 2nd place, 3rd place and Honorable Mention videos will be shared in the program for friends and loved ones to view. Attendance is not mandatory, but encouraged.
Who Can Audition?
Students who are currently studying with a NATS San Diego Chapter member in good standing (National and SD Chapter dues paid in full by registration) may participate in the Student Auditions.
ADJUDICATION - All teachers who submit students to the Student Auditions are expected to adjudicate. Teachers will have one week to complete this process via Auditionware. If a teacher is unable to adjudicate, they must submit a $40 non-attendance fee.
Media Release
The safety of your students' privacy is important to us. We believe we have created a plan to ensure privacy for all students as well as celebrate them in a safe online community environment. During Registration, teachers must accept or decline a Legal Notice for each student:
Below, please find a description of our Video Use Policy for the Student Auditions:
NATS CODE OF ETHICS
It is unethical to claim as a pupil one having studied less than eight months with the present teacher except where there has been no previous training. If a student has studied with a teacher less than eight months, then the teacher must list the former teacher on the student’s application form.
NATS COPYRIGHT POLICY
View the policy and FAQs here: https://www.nats.org/Copyright_Resources.html
Students who are currently studying with a NATS San Diego Chapter member in good standing (National and SD Chapter dues paid in full by registration) may participate in the Student Auditions.
ADJUDICATION - All teachers who submit students to the Student Auditions are expected to adjudicate. Teachers will have one week to complete this process via Auditionware. If a teacher is unable to adjudicate, they must submit a $40 non-attendance fee.
Media Release
The safety of your students' privacy is important to us. We believe we have created a plan to ensure privacy for all students as well as celebrate them in a safe online community environment. During Registration, teachers must accept or decline a Legal Notice for each student:
- LEGAL NOTICE: By checking this box, you give Chapters, Districts and Regions of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) permission to post or publish on NATS social media platforms any photographs or videos that you submit or are taken of you at NATS Student Auditions and NATS National Student Auditions events. All photographs and videos taken at NATS Student and National Student Auditions events become the exclusive property of NATS.
Below, please find a description of our Video Use Policy for the Student Auditions:
- During the adjudication process, videos can only be accessed by the three adjudicators in your category and the Auditions Coordinator via AuditionWare, which is password protected.
- A link to the “live” Zoom Honor's Concert and the concert program, including links to 2nd, 3rd and Honorable Mention winners' videos, will be sent to NATS SD members and adjudicators only. Winners are welcome to share the links with friends and family members so those people can join the concert via Zoom. Only people with the link can join the Zoom Concert.
- A recording of the concert and a copy of the program will be available in the password protected section of the NATS SD website which only NATS SD members can view.
- The Honor’s Concert will not be streamed onto Facebook or other social media platforms.
- If a singer does not want their video posted to our private site as part of the Zoom Honor's Concert, we will celebrate that singer without featuring their video.
- Students may place regardless of whether or not they elect to have their video shared.
NATS CODE OF ETHICS
It is unethical to claim as a pupil one having studied less than eight months with the present teacher except where there has been no previous training. If a student has studied with a teacher less than eight months, then the teacher must list the former teacher on the student’s application form.
NATS COPYRIGHT POLICY
View the policy and FAQs here: https://www.nats.org/Copyright_Resources.html
SPECIAL AWARDS
AMERICAN NEGRO SPIRITUAL AWARD - SPRING
In the spirit of the new National category, this award is open to singers in High School through Adult divisions. Singers will present one classical treatment of an American Negro Spiritual as part of their required repertoire. For more information and a list of recommended repertoire, visit: https://www.nats.org/American_Negro_Spirituals_Competition.html
Pauline Tweed Memorial SPARROW AWARD FOR SACRED SONG - SPRING
A gift from the Tweed Family, this special award is open to singers in High School through Adult divisions. Students wishing to be considered for this prize will include a sacred selection as part of their required repertoire.
HONORARIUM AWARDS
If you’d like to make a 1st or 2nd Place prize donation in memory of, or in honor of, someone you have cherished during your musical journey, please contact our Treasurer, Jennifer Paterson (jen@sddiva.com)
AMERICAN NEGRO SPIRITUAL AWARD - SPRING
In the spirit of the new National category, this award is open to singers in High School through Adult divisions. Singers will present one classical treatment of an American Negro Spiritual as part of their required repertoire. For more information and a list of recommended repertoire, visit: https://www.nats.org/American_Negro_Spirituals_Competition.html
Pauline Tweed Memorial SPARROW AWARD FOR SACRED SONG - SPRING
A gift from the Tweed Family, this special award is open to singers in High School through Adult divisions. Students wishing to be considered for this prize will include a sacred selection as part of their required repertoire.
HONORARIUM AWARDS
If you’d like to make a 1st or 2nd Place prize donation in memory of, or in honor of, someone you have cherished during your musical journey, please contact our Treasurer, Jennifer Paterson (jen@sddiva.com)
Student Audition Categories and Repertoire Requirements
To Register, log in to your profile on www.nats.org and click on the green “NATS Audition Registration” button
CHILDREN
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Age Limit: Years of Study: Repertoire: Category:
Age Limit: Years of Study: Repertoire: Category:
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MT 1 - Children Musical Theatre - FALL
9- 11 no limit Two contrasting age appropriate music theater selections from musicals
(including film musicals), revues, operettas, music theatre song cycles or music theatre song literature. Only one selection may be chosen from operetta or music theatre song literature. * Timing for the audition will be limited to 8 minutes and will begin when the singer announces the first selection CM 1 - Children Commercial Music - FALL
9-11 no limit Two contrasting age-appropriate selections from commercial music repertoire. Microphone must be used.
* Timing for the auditions will be limited to 8 minutes and will begin when the singer announces the first selections CL 1 - Children Classical - SPRING
9 - 11 no limit Two contrasting age appropriate selections from classical repertoire (folk song or art song).
* Timing for the audition will be limited to 8 minutes and will begin when the singer announces the first selection |
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YOUTH
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Age Limit: Years of Study: Repertoire: Category:
Age Limit: Years of Study: Repertoire: Category:
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MT 2 - Youth Musical Theatre - FALL
12-14 no limit Two contrasting age appropriate music theater selections from musicals
(including film musicals), revues, operettas, music theatre song cycles or music theatre song literature. Only one selection may be chosen from operetta or music theatre song literature. * Timing for the audition will be limited to 8 minutes and will begin when the singer announces the first selection CM 2 - Youth Commercial Music - FALL
12-14 no limit Two contrasting age-appropriate selections from commercial music repertoire. Microphone must be used.
* Timing for the auditions will be limited to 8 minutes and will begin when the singer announces the first selections Y 2 - Youth Classical - SPRING
12-14 no limit Two contrasting age appropriate selections from classical repertoire.
* Timing for the audition will be limited to 8 minutes and will begin when the singer announces the first selection |
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HIGH SCHOOL
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College / Independent Studio
ADULT**Adult categories are intended for serious adult avocational musicians.
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Please direct any questions to Jennifer D'Onofrio, Student Auditions Chair: jen5@donofriomusic.com
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