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2023 New England
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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
New England NATS Student Auditions DUE DATE:
Sunday, February 12, 2023 BY 11:59PM
Every year The National Association of Teachers of Singing conducts online National Student Auditions.
The first step for students wishing to qualify for these auditions is to place in
the top-5 for their age Category in their Region. In order to facilitate this process,
the New England Region holds online Student Auditions every year. All NATS Members in
the New England Region are eligible to submit their students for this opportunity! Your students will receive Judges feedback on all of their video submissions - this is a great opportunity to
discuss vocal growth with your students whether they move forward to the National Round or not!
New England NATS Student Auditions DUE DATE:
Sunday, February 12, 2023 BY 11:59PM
Every year The National Association of Teachers of Singing conducts online National Student Auditions.
The first step for students wishing to qualify for these auditions is to place in
the top-5 for their age Category in their Region. In order to facilitate this process,
the New England Region holds online Student Auditions every year. All NATS Members in
the New England Region are eligible to submit their students for this opportunity! Your students will receive Judges feedback on all of their video submissions - this is a great opportunity to
discuss vocal growth with your students whether they move forward to the National Round or not!
Important Dates
Deadline: Sunday, February 12 by 11:59PM
Preliminary Adjudication: Friday, February 17 - Monday, February 27
Semi-Finalists for Categories MT2, MT3A, MT3B & CM3 ONLY Announced: Tuesday, February 28
Winners & Region Finalists Announced: Saturday, March 18, 2023
*All announcements will be posted on this site as well as emailed to participating teachers*
Deadline: Sunday, February 12 by 11:59PM
Preliminary Adjudication: Friday, February 17 - Monday, February 27
Semi-Finalists for Categories MT2, MT3A, MT3B & CM3 ONLY Announced: Tuesday, February 28
- These Categories have Semi-Finals because they all had over 15 student entries
Winners & Region Finalists Announced: Saturday, March 18, 2023
*All announcements will be posted on this site as well as emailed to participating teachers*
Quick Links
General Guidelines
- For 2023 the Children, Youth & Commercial Music Categories will NOT progress to the National Rounds - these Categories are currently in review by the National Board - look for announcements for the 2024 Auditions season for possible changes coming!
- Auditions are held ONLINE ONLY. Teachers will submit videos of their students singing their Audition selections to live or recorded PIANO accompaniment. NO ORCHESTRAL ACCOMPANIMENTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR USE. (exceptions are made for the Commercial Music Category ONLY).
- For COMMERCIAL MUSIC CATEGORIES:
- Commercial music includes all genres of vocal music performed by recording artists, not included in the classical and musical theatre NATS Student Auditions categories. Commercial music includes bluegrass, blues, contemporary Christian, country, folk, gospel, jazz, pop, rap, rock, rhythm and blues (R&B), soul, and all ethnic music, etc. Original compositions may also be performed in this category.
- Video/audio must only be recorded as if at a live audition with a single feed recording microphone. No looped vocals or double feed audio is acceptable.
- You MAY use a microphone when recording vocals (as if performing at an open mic night).
- You MAY record with a karaoke track (with no backing vocals) playing on a portable speaker or speaker system.
- You may be accompanied or self-accompany with a single instrument.
- No band set-ups or multiple live instruments can be used.
- Follow these VIDEO GUIDELINES when creating Audition Videos with your Students.
- Here are some Self Tape Do's and Don'ts
- IMPORTANT REMINDER: Nothing in your Student’s videos can identify who their teacher is or where they are attending School. Videos should be posted to your Student’s YouTube page - not the teachers - before loading the links into the Audition Registration System.
- Your student may submit videos for up to 2 Categories. Click here to find out which Category your students are eligible for and the Requirements for each Category, or scroll below for this information.
- DEADLINE: Sunday, February 12, 2023 by 11:59PM
- High School Categories are divided into Upper & Lower for both Treble and TBB voices! Lower HS Classical and Musical Theater is for High School Freshman & Sophomores and Upper HS Classical and Musical Theater is for High School Juniors & Seniors.
Registration
PLEASE REVIEW THIS DOCUMENT FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION
- If you are an aural learner - please view this video taking you through the steps to Register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What Categories will be represented for the 2023 Regional Student Auditions?
A: Click here to find out
Q: What will the Judges be evaluating?
A: Click the links below for evaluation forms...
Q: When are registration and video submissions due?
A: Sunday, February 12, 2023 by 11:59PM
Q: Do students need to place or participate in their local Chapter Auditions in order to participate in the New England Regional Auditions?
A: NO! All are welcome.
Q: I have students who don’t fit “traditional” Categories - what does this mean?
A: A few years ago NATS changed all voice Categories to be more inclusive. We offer Treble (soprano, mezzo, alto, contralto, countertenor) and TBB (tenor, baritone, bass). These are voice Categories and are unrelated to the gender identity of the student. Additionally, when submitting students to any of the categories, published transpositions are permitted. Singers are expected to retain the composer's intended style of music and to convey the essence of the character portrayed in the larger work.
Q:What music and how much music must my Student prepare?
A: Click here to find out
Q: Why register?
A: Participation in the New England Regional Student Auditions is the first step in the process to be considered for the 2023 National NATS Student Auditions. Participation in the National Student Auditions is a great honor and a fun opportunity to network with other singers from around the Nation!
Students will receive constructive feedback from teachers about their singing and performing. It is always good to hear from more than just a primary teacher about the things students can improve upon as well as to hear that they are on the right track!
AWARDS! The 1st place finisher in the New England Regional Student Auditions in every category will receive a financial award. The amount is dependent on the number of registrants and will be announced along with the winners.
A: Click here to find out
Q: What will the Judges be evaluating?
A: Click the links below for evaluation forms...
- In Classical Categories
- In Musical Theater Categories
- In Commercial Music Categories
Q: When are registration and video submissions due?
A: Sunday, February 12, 2023 by 11:59PM
Q: Do students need to place or participate in their local Chapter Auditions in order to participate in the New England Regional Auditions?
A: NO! All are welcome.
Q: I have students who don’t fit “traditional” Categories - what does this mean?
A: A few years ago NATS changed all voice Categories to be more inclusive. We offer Treble (soprano, mezzo, alto, contralto, countertenor) and TBB (tenor, baritone, bass). These are voice Categories and are unrelated to the gender identity of the student. Additionally, when submitting students to any of the categories, published transpositions are permitted. Singers are expected to retain the composer's intended style of music and to convey the essence of the character portrayed in the larger work.
Q:What music and how much music must my Student prepare?
A: Click here to find out
Q: Why register?
A: Participation in the New England Regional Student Auditions is the first step in the process to be considered for the 2023 National NATS Student Auditions. Participation in the National Student Auditions is a great honor and a fun opportunity to network with other singers from around the Nation!
Students will receive constructive feedback from teachers about their singing and performing. It is always good to hear from more than just a primary teacher about the things students can improve upon as well as to hear that they are on the right track!
AWARDS! The 1st place finisher in the New England Regional Student Auditions in every category will receive a financial award. The amount is dependent on the number of registrants and will be announced along with the winners.