2023-2024 NATS Alaska Student Auditions
Annual Music Theatre Auditions & Annual CCM (Contemporary Commercial Music) Auditions
Saturday, October 14, 2023
UAA Fine Arts Building & Online Video Submissions
View Program Here
Annual Classical Auditions
Saturday, February 17, 2024
UAA Fine Arts Building & Online Video Submissions
Annual Youth Auditions (Janet Stotts Memorial Youth Competition) & Annual Youth CCM Auditions
Saturday, January 27, 2024
Dimond Baptist Church - 3616 W Dimond Blvd & Online Video Submissions
To enter our auditions, inquire with your NATS Voice Teacher!
Saturday, October 14, 2023
UAA Fine Arts Building & Online Video Submissions
View Program Here
Annual Classical Auditions
Saturday, February 17, 2024
UAA Fine Arts Building & Online Video Submissions
Annual Youth Auditions (Janet Stotts Memorial Youth Competition) & Annual Youth CCM Auditions
Saturday, January 27, 2024
Dimond Baptist Church - 3616 W Dimond Blvd & Online Video Submissions
To enter our auditions, inquire with your NATS Voice Teacher!
Music Theatre Auditions
All pieces must be sung from memory. Age refers to actual age at time of competition.
Lower High School Women, Ages 14-16 (9th & 10th grade)
THREE contrasting musical theatre selections from musicals including film musicals, revues, operettas, musical theatre song cycles, or musical theatre song literature. Only one selection may be chosen from an operetta or musical theatre song literature.
Lower High School Men, Ages 14-16 (9th & 10th grade)
THREE contrasting musical theatre selections from musicals including film musicals, revues, operettas, musical theatre song cycles, or musical theatre song literature. Only one selection may be chosen from an operetta or musical theatre song literature.
Upper High School Women, Ages 16-19 (11th & 12th grade)
THREE contrasting musical theatre selections from musicals including film musicals, revues, operettas, musical theatre song cycles, or musical theatre song literature. Only one selection may be chosen from an operetta or musical theatre song literature.
Upper High School Men, Ages 16-19 (11th & 12th grade)
THREE contrasting musical theatre selections from musicals including film musicals, revues, operettas, musical theatre song cycles, or musical theatre song literature. Only one selection may be chosen from an operetta or musical theatre song literature.
Lower College Women (Freshman/Sophomore or 2 years post high school study), Age Limit 22
THREE contrasting musical theatre selections from musicals including film musicals, revues, operettas, musical theatre song cycles, or musical theatre song literature. Only one selection may be chosen from an operetta or musical theatre song literature.
Lower College Men (Freshman/Sophomore or 2 years post high school study), Age Limit 22
THREE contrasting musical theatre selections from musicals including film musicals, revues, operettas, musical theatre song cycles, or musical theatre song literature. Only one selection may be chosen from an operetta or musical theatre song literature.
Upper College Women (Junior/Senior or 3-5 years post high school study), Age Limit 25
FOUR contrasting musical theatre selections from musicals including film musicals, revues, operettas, musical theatre song cycles, or musical theatre song literature. Only one selection may be chosen from an operetta or musical theatre song literature.
Upper College Men (Junior/Senior or 3-5 years post high school study), Age Limit 25
FOUR contrasting musical theatre selections from musicals including film musicals, revues, operettas, musical theatre song cycles, or musical theatre song literature. Only one selection may be chosen from an operetta or musical theatre song literature.
Adult, Ages 22+, prizes & placement offered, advancement to regional level but not beyond
THREE contrasting musical theatre selections from musicals including film musicals, revues, operettas, musical theatre song cycles, or musical theatre song literature. Only one selection may be chosen from an operetta or musical theatre song literature.
Avocation, Ages 22+, opportunity for placement, no prize money, winners sing on the winner's recital
THREE contrasting musical theatre selections from musicals including film musicals, revues, operettas, musical theatre song cycles, or musical theatre song literature. Only one selection may be chosen from an operetta or musical theatre song literature.
Advanced Artist, Ages 25+, prizes & placement offered
FIVE contrasting musical theatre selections from musicals including film musicals, revues, operettas, musical theatre song cycles, or musical theatre song literature. Only one selection may be chosen from an operetta or musical theatre song literature.
THREE contrasting musical theatre selections from musicals including film musicals, revues, operettas, musical theatre song cycles, or musical theatre song literature. Only one selection may be chosen from an operetta or musical theatre song literature.
Lower High School Men, Ages 14-16 (9th & 10th grade)
THREE contrasting musical theatre selections from musicals including film musicals, revues, operettas, musical theatre song cycles, or musical theatre song literature. Only one selection may be chosen from an operetta or musical theatre song literature.
Upper High School Women, Ages 16-19 (11th & 12th grade)
THREE contrasting musical theatre selections from musicals including film musicals, revues, operettas, musical theatre song cycles, or musical theatre song literature. Only one selection may be chosen from an operetta or musical theatre song literature.
Upper High School Men, Ages 16-19 (11th & 12th grade)
THREE contrasting musical theatre selections from musicals including film musicals, revues, operettas, musical theatre song cycles, or musical theatre song literature. Only one selection may be chosen from an operetta or musical theatre song literature.
Lower College Women (Freshman/Sophomore or 2 years post high school study), Age Limit 22
THREE contrasting musical theatre selections from musicals including film musicals, revues, operettas, musical theatre song cycles, or musical theatre song literature. Only one selection may be chosen from an operetta or musical theatre song literature.
Lower College Men (Freshman/Sophomore or 2 years post high school study), Age Limit 22
THREE contrasting musical theatre selections from musicals including film musicals, revues, operettas, musical theatre song cycles, or musical theatre song literature. Only one selection may be chosen from an operetta or musical theatre song literature.
Upper College Women (Junior/Senior or 3-5 years post high school study), Age Limit 25
FOUR contrasting musical theatre selections from musicals including film musicals, revues, operettas, musical theatre song cycles, or musical theatre song literature. Only one selection may be chosen from an operetta or musical theatre song literature.
Upper College Men (Junior/Senior or 3-5 years post high school study), Age Limit 25
FOUR contrasting musical theatre selections from musicals including film musicals, revues, operettas, musical theatre song cycles, or musical theatre song literature. Only one selection may be chosen from an operetta or musical theatre song literature.
Adult, Ages 22+, prizes & placement offered, advancement to regional level but not beyond
THREE contrasting musical theatre selections from musicals including film musicals, revues, operettas, musical theatre song cycles, or musical theatre song literature. Only one selection may be chosen from an operetta or musical theatre song literature.
Avocation, Ages 22+, opportunity for placement, no prize money, winners sing on the winner's recital
THREE contrasting musical theatre selections from musicals including film musicals, revues, operettas, musical theatre song cycles, or musical theatre song literature. Only one selection may be chosen from an operetta or musical theatre song literature.
Advanced Artist, Ages 25+, prizes & placement offered
FIVE contrasting musical theatre selections from musicals including film musicals, revues, operettas, musical theatre song cycles, or musical theatre song literature. Only one selection may be chosen from an operetta or musical theatre song literature.
Youth Auditions
Elementary, Ages 11 & under (5th grade and below)
One music theatre selection (may be Disney)
One classical/folk song selection
Middle School, Ages 11-14 (6th-8th grade)
One music theatre selection (may be Disney)
One classical/folk song selection
CCM (Contemporary Commercial Music) Middle School and Elementary Divisions
One CCM (pop/rock/jazz/etc.) selection
One music theatre selection (may be Disney)
One classical/folk song selection
Middle School, Ages 11-14 (6th-8th grade)
One music theatre selection (may be Disney)
One classical/folk song selection
CCM (Contemporary Commercial Music) Middle School and Elementary Divisions
One CCM (pop/rock/jazz/etc.) selection
Classical Auditions
All pieces must be sung from memory. Age is actual age at time of competition.
Lower High School Women, Ages 14-16 (9th & 10th grade)
Three contrasting selections from classical repertoire. One art song in English. One art song in a foreign language. One additional art song or aria.
Lower High School Men, Ages 14-16 (9th & 10th grade)
Three contrasting selections from classical repertoire. One art song in English. One art song in a foreign language. One additional art song or aria.
Upper High School Women, Ages 16-19 (11th & 12th grade)
Three contrasting selections from classical repertoire. One art song in English. One art song in a foreign language. One additional art song or aria.
Upper High School Men, Ages 16-19 (11th & 12th grade)
Three contrasting selections from classical repertoire. One art song in English. One art song in a foreign language. One additional art song or aria.
Lower College Women (Freshman/Sophomore or 2 years post high school study), Age Limit 22
Three contrasting selections from classical repertoire. One aria or art song. One art song in English. One foreign language art song.
Lower College Men (Freshman/Sophomore or 2 years post high school study), Age Limit 22
Three contrasting selections from classical repertoire. One aria or art song. One art song in English. One foreign language art song.
Upper College Women (Junior/Senior or 3-5 years post high school study), Age Limit 25
Four contrasting selections from classical repertoire. One aria. One art song in English. One foreign language art song. One additional selection. At least three languages must be represented.
Upper College Men (Junior/Senior or 3-5 years post high school study), Age Limit 25
Four contrasting selections from classical repertoire. One aria. One art song in English. One foreign language art song. One additional selection. At least three languages must be represented.
Advanced Artist, (4+ years post high school study) Ages 22+
Five contrasting selections from classical repertoire. One operatic aria. One oratorio/cantata aria. One foreign language art song. One art song in English. One additional selection from the classical repertoire. At least three languages must be represented.
Adult, Ages 22+, prizes & placement offered, advancement to regional level but not beyond
Three contrasting selections from classical repertoire. One art song in English. One art song in a foreign language. One additional art song or aria.
Avocation, Ages 22+, opportunity for placement, no prize money, winners sing on the winner's recital
Three contrasting selections from classical repertoire. One art song in English. One art song in a foreign language. One additional art song or aria.
Lower High School Women, Ages 14-16 (9th & 10th grade)
Three contrasting selections from classical repertoire. One art song in English. One art song in a foreign language. One additional art song or aria.
Lower High School Men, Ages 14-16 (9th & 10th grade)
Three contrasting selections from classical repertoire. One art song in English. One art song in a foreign language. One additional art song or aria.
Upper High School Women, Ages 16-19 (11th & 12th grade)
Three contrasting selections from classical repertoire. One art song in English. One art song in a foreign language. One additional art song or aria.
Upper High School Men, Ages 16-19 (11th & 12th grade)
Three contrasting selections from classical repertoire. One art song in English. One art song in a foreign language. One additional art song or aria.
Lower College Women (Freshman/Sophomore or 2 years post high school study), Age Limit 22
Three contrasting selections from classical repertoire. One aria or art song. One art song in English. One foreign language art song.
Lower College Men (Freshman/Sophomore or 2 years post high school study), Age Limit 22
Three contrasting selections from classical repertoire. One aria or art song. One art song in English. One foreign language art song.
Upper College Women (Junior/Senior or 3-5 years post high school study), Age Limit 25
Four contrasting selections from classical repertoire. One aria. One art song in English. One foreign language art song. One additional selection. At least three languages must be represented.
Upper College Men (Junior/Senior or 3-5 years post high school study), Age Limit 25
Four contrasting selections from classical repertoire. One aria. One art song in English. One foreign language art song. One additional selection. At least three languages must be represented.
Advanced Artist, (4+ years post high school study) Ages 22+
Five contrasting selections from classical repertoire. One operatic aria. One oratorio/cantata aria. One foreign language art song. One art song in English. One additional selection from the classical repertoire. At least three languages must be represented.
Adult, Ages 22+, prizes & placement offered, advancement to regional level but not beyond
Three contrasting selections from classical repertoire. One art song in English. One art song in a foreign language. One additional art song or aria.
Avocation, Ages 22+, opportunity for placement, no prize money, winners sing on the winner's recital
Three contrasting selections from classical repertoire. One art song in English. One art song in a foreign language. One additional art song or aria.
Audition FAQs
How do I register for auditions? Only current NATS teachers may register students. Teachers, please log in to your member account on www.nats.org to register students for the Music Theatre or Classical Auditions. The Youth Audition application will be available for download in January.
What is considered an Aria? An aria is a solo taken from an opera, oratorio, mass, cantata, operetta, or works titled “concert aria”. Oxford Online definitions will be used for the purposes of this audition. For example, Purcell’s selections from the semi--- operas and masques are considered songs. ORATORIO SELECTIONS MUST BE PERFORMED MEMORIZED.
What about the 24/26/28 Italian Art Songs and Arias? The repertoire found in the 24/26/28 Italian Art Songs and Arias collections may be counted as an aria or an art song in the high school and lower college classical categories. For the singers in the upper college categories and beyond, these pieces may count as an art song ONLY, regardless of origin. Any repertoire found outside of these collections will be considered only as the composer intended, as an art song OR aria.
Do I have to memorize my songs? Yes! All repertoire, including oratorio, must be sung from memory.
What does "original language" mean? Selections should be sung in original language or in translation if warranted by common performance practice.
What about transposition? All arias from opera, oratorio, mass, cantata, operetta, works titled “concert aria,” or music theater selections must be sung in the original key or standard published key. Musical theatre selections in college categories and older must be sung in the original or standard published key. High school singers and younger may use published transposed keys to accommodate voice change issues only. Any published transposition must retain the composer's intention and style of music, and preserve the character being portrayed in the story and lyrics.
What is considered "classical" repertoire? The word “classical” in this context refers to art songs and arias from the “classical” genre, not limited to the “Classical” period of Mozart and Haydn. In other words, no music theater, pop, soul, jazz, rhythm and blues, etc. Published arrangements of folk songs, spirituals, and traditional hymn tunes in English are widely accepted as a part of the classical genre. Students in classical categories may present one selection of this type to fulfill the English art song requirement.
Can I make judicious cuts to my music? Piano introductions, piano interludes, piano music after the vocal solo is completed, and internal cuts of opera arias and music theater selections are allowed as in common performance practice. Cuts of verse or verses of selections are not allowed. In the case of strophic pieces, all verses should remain that are traditionally included.
What are the allowed Music Theater Selections? All repertoire must be from the score of a book show written or intended for a fully realized musical production. The production may be a musical (including film musicals), revue, or song cycle (MUTH). A fully realized production includes blocking/acting, dance, costumes, sets, pit orchestra or piano, lighting, sound, or a combination of the aforementioned elements. Revues should thread back to the original production. Various online resources are available to confirm whether a particular selection was written/intended for a fully realized musical production, and teachers are encouraged to consult these resources when selecting repertoire for the auditions. Singers should ensure that contrasting selections represent the spectrum of their vocal and dramatic abilities. This should be exhibited by selecting pieces of varying style periods (pop/rock, contemporary, Golden Age, operetta), composers, and employing a variety of vocalism (belt, mix, legit). (Singers may choose only one operetta aria as one of their selections.)
What if I am singing for Comments Only? Any student may register to sing for comments only and participate in the preliminary audition round. Repertoire requirements apply.
What is considered an Aria? An aria is a solo taken from an opera, oratorio, mass, cantata, operetta, or works titled “concert aria”. Oxford Online definitions will be used for the purposes of this audition. For example, Purcell’s selections from the semi--- operas and masques are considered songs. ORATORIO SELECTIONS MUST BE PERFORMED MEMORIZED.
What about the 24/26/28 Italian Art Songs and Arias? The repertoire found in the 24/26/28 Italian Art Songs and Arias collections may be counted as an aria or an art song in the high school and lower college classical categories. For the singers in the upper college categories and beyond, these pieces may count as an art song ONLY, regardless of origin. Any repertoire found outside of these collections will be considered only as the composer intended, as an art song OR aria.
Do I have to memorize my songs? Yes! All repertoire, including oratorio, must be sung from memory.
What does "original language" mean? Selections should be sung in original language or in translation if warranted by common performance practice.
What about transposition? All arias from opera, oratorio, mass, cantata, operetta, works titled “concert aria,” or music theater selections must be sung in the original key or standard published key. Musical theatre selections in college categories and older must be sung in the original or standard published key. High school singers and younger may use published transposed keys to accommodate voice change issues only. Any published transposition must retain the composer's intention and style of music, and preserve the character being portrayed in the story and lyrics.
What is considered "classical" repertoire? The word “classical” in this context refers to art songs and arias from the “classical” genre, not limited to the “Classical” period of Mozart and Haydn. In other words, no music theater, pop, soul, jazz, rhythm and blues, etc. Published arrangements of folk songs, spirituals, and traditional hymn tunes in English are widely accepted as a part of the classical genre. Students in classical categories may present one selection of this type to fulfill the English art song requirement.
Can I make judicious cuts to my music? Piano introductions, piano interludes, piano music after the vocal solo is completed, and internal cuts of opera arias and music theater selections are allowed as in common performance practice. Cuts of verse or verses of selections are not allowed. In the case of strophic pieces, all verses should remain that are traditionally included.
What are the allowed Music Theater Selections? All repertoire must be from the score of a book show written or intended for a fully realized musical production. The production may be a musical (including film musicals), revue, or song cycle (MUTH). A fully realized production includes blocking/acting, dance, costumes, sets, pit orchestra or piano, lighting, sound, or a combination of the aforementioned elements. Revues should thread back to the original production. Various online resources are available to confirm whether a particular selection was written/intended for a fully realized musical production, and teachers are encouraged to consult these resources when selecting repertoire for the auditions. Singers should ensure that contrasting selections represent the spectrum of their vocal and dramatic abilities. This should be exhibited by selecting pieces of varying style periods (pop/rock, contemporary, Golden Age, operetta), composers, and employing a variety of vocalism (belt, mix, legit). (Singers may choose only one operetta aria as one of their selections.)
What if I am singing for Comments Only? Any student may register to sing for comments only and participate in the preliminary audition round. Repertoire requirements apply.