NSA
The National Association of Teachers of Singing celebrates the art of singing through a series of competitions and programs that are designed to showcase the talented singers and performers who are soon to be rising stars in the profession. Events are held annually or biennially, some in conjunction with the NATS National Conference and others in conjunction with the NATS Summer or Winter Workshops. Click the links below for complete information about each competition or to begin the application process.
National Student Auditions
The exciting experience of regional NATS Student Auditions, where singers perform and receive written feedback, is now an annual national competition with total prizes of over $35,000!
How It Works: The long-standing tradition of regional NATS Student Auditions now offers the opportunity for the top performers in each region to compete with other top artists from around the country. Students of NATS members will begin by performing during their regional auditions. Five singers from each regional category will advance to a national online screening round, where entrants will submit a video of their performances for adjudication by a panel of national judges. Fourteen singers from each of the 14 categories (plus the Hall Johnson Spirituals Competition during conference years) will advance to the semifinal round where three singers from each category will be selected to compete in the final round. The national semifinal and final rounds will be held June 27-28, 2019, at St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN, in conjunction with the NATS 2019 Summer Workshop (June 27-29, 2019).
Entry Fee: $75 per category
Prizes: Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place will total at least $35,000.
Competition Dates: Online national screening begins in April 2019, with the national semifinals and finals scheduled June 27-28, 2019, at St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN, in conjunction with the NATS 2019 Summer Workshop.
Deadline to Apply: April 12, 2019 (applications by emailed invitation-only, following regional auditions)
Application, repertoire information, and complete rules
www.nats.org/national_student_auditions.htmlt_auditions.html
National Student Auditions
The exciting experience of regional NATS Student Auditions, where singers perform and receive written feedback, is now an annual national competition with total prizes of over $35,000!
How It Works: The long-standing tradition of regional NATS Student Auditions now offers the opportunity for the top performers in each region to compete with other top artists from around the country. Students of NATS members will begin by performing during their regional auditions. Five singers from each regional category will advance to a national online screening round, where entrants will submit a video of their performances for adjudication by a panel of national judges. Fourteen singers from each of the 14 categories (plus the Hall Johnson Spirituals Competition during conference years) will advance to the semifinal round where three singers from each category will be selected to compete in the final round. The national semifinal and final rounds will be held June 27-28, 2019, at St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN, in conjunction with the NATS 2019 Summer Workshop (June 27-29, 2019).
Entry Fee: $75 per category
Prizes: Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place will total at least $35,000.
Competition Dates: Online national screening begins in April 2019, with the national semifinals and finals scheduled June 27-28, 2019, at St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN, in conjunction with the NATS 2019 Summer Workshop.
Deadline to Apply: April 12, 2019 (applications by emailed invitation-only, following regional auditions)
Application, repertoire information, and complete rules
www.nats.org/national_student_auditions.htmlt_auditions.html
2019 Great Lakes Region NSA Winners
CONGRATULATIONS to the winners and their teachers
Link to National's Announcement
Errol Service 1st Place
2 - High School Music Theater Men
Carol Perry, Teacher
Claire O'Shaughnessy 2nd Place
3 - High School Women
Stephine Hinkle, Teacher
Lindsay Nichols 3rd Place
7 - Lower College/Independent Studio Women
Rhea Olivacce, Teacher
Rachel Ballitch 3rd Place
11 - Upper College/Independent Studio Women
Jason A Hiester, Teacher
Semi-Finalist from the Great Lakes Region
Student Teacher
Rachel Ballitch Jason A Hiester/MI
Caroline Cruise Caroline BradleySmith/IN
Chloe Johnson Caroline Bradley Smith/IN
Lindsay Nichols Rhea Olivacce/MI
Claire O'Shaughnessy Stephanie Henkle/OH
Alexandra Phillips Caroline Bradley Smith/IN
Errol Service Carol Perry/MI
Moriah Sprit Laurie E Lashbrook/OH
Wes Taliani Debra L.Rentz/OH
Samantha Williams Louise Toppin/MI
David Young Caroline Bradley Smith/IN
Rachel Ballitch Jason A Hiester/MI
Caroline Cruise Caroline BradleySmith/IN
Chloe Johnson Caroline Bradley Smith/IN
Lindsay Nichols Rhea Olivacce/MI
Claire O'Shaughnessy Stephanie Henkle/OH
Alexandra Phillips Caroline Bradley Smith/IN
Errol Service Carol Perry/MI
Moriah Sprit Laurie E Lashbrook/OH
Wes Taliani Debra L.Rentz/OH
Samantha Williams Louise Toppin/MI
David Young Caroline Bradley Smith/IN
