The biennial NATSAA competition is designed to assist singers prepared to launch a professional career, and to that end substantial monetary and performance prizes are offered. The competition takes place every other year, in conjunction with NATS Conferences. Preliminary competitions are held regionally, and semifinals/finals take place at the NATS Conference. Details about the upcoming NATSAA Competition schedule are listed below. For policies, procedures, and eligibility guidelines see the current NATSAA application .

"Throughout its history the purpose of this [NATSAA] competition has been to select, through a series of elimination rounds on the district, regional, and national levels, singers whose artistry indicates that they are ready for a professional career and to encourage them toward that goal with a cash prize and the opportunity for performance engagements." --Edward Baird, President of NATS, 1985-1987

2012 DATES:

Preliminary Auditions: February, March, April, 2012.

National Semifinals and Finals: Orlando, FL at the 52nd NATS National Conference, Semifinals June 28, 2012, Finals June 29, 2012

LOCATIONS:

Preliminary Audition dates and locations will be available after September 1, 2011.
Click on Events to see regional schedule after September 1, 2011.
National Semifinals and Finals: Orlando, FL

APPLICATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE SUMMER 2011

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NATSAA RULES AND REGULATIONS-REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS

The National Association of Teachers of Singing endorses a strict policy regarding copyright laws. The use of photocopied music is prohibited at all NATS sponsored events, from the national to the chapter level.

Exceptions are:

1. Music that is out of print, still under copyright law, with permission from a publisher.

2. Sheet music or books for which the copyright has expired, but available in CD format. (e.g., CD Sheet Music). Performers must be prepared to present proof of ownership upon request.

3.  Sheet music purchased legally from an online vendor.  Such music should have either a separate page proving the performer has purchased such or a copyright notice at the bottom of the music that includes the performer’s name.  Performers must be prepared to present proof of ownership upon request.

4.  Music available from approved public domain websites.  Performers should take particular care when accessing these sites as some do not guarantee that all works are indeed in the public domain.  Current approved online public domain sites are:

www.imslp.org

www.sheetmusicarchive.net

NATSAA COMPETITION INFORMATION coming soon

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