NATSAA Dealine is November 16

If you're a singer and interested in competing in the National Association of Teachers of Singing Artist Auditions this season, you have until November 16th to send in your application. The following email is from NATSAA Vice-President Donald Simonson:

Dear Colleagues:

The NATSAA Registration Deadline of November 16th is fast approaching. If you or one (or more) of your students are planning to register and compete in the 2008 NATSAA Competition you have only two weeks to complete your application. The application process has been streamlined and is now on-line for the very first time. You need only click on the link below to begin your application.

http://www.nats.org/competitions.php

Follow the links to view guidelines, repertoire requirements, checkout preliminary and regional competition sites and dates, and to submit your application. Please remember that you must complete the application process at the web site AND submit payment in order for your application to be complete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Donald Simonson, NATSAA Vice President

Note to singers: with the large amount of rep required for NATSAA, be sure to secure an awesome pianist if you want to sound your best in each round of this tough but rewarding competition.

2008 NATS Artist Awards Competition Info

The National Association of Teachers of Singing is now accepting applications the NATSAA 2008 Artist Awards Competition for Singers. This is the 40th year of the competition, with currently a $5,000 first prize, $4,000 second prize and numerous NATS Foundation prizes and awards for finalists and semifinalists.

Singers interested in applying should fill out the application form, which must be received by the NATS Executive Office along with payment by November 16, 2007. Be sure to consult the rules and regulations and audition dates (most of which are TBA at present). The semi-final and final rounds will be held on June 26 and 27, 2008 at the NATS Convention in Nashville, Tenessee. Best of luck to all applicants in this prestigious competition!