National Association of Teachers of Singing

Upstate New York Chapter

NATS UPSTATE NEW YORK

NATS NATIONAL

Fall 2025 Student Auditions

See you on November 7-8, 2025

@ SUNY OCC

Onondaga Community College

4585 West Seneca Turnpike

Syracuse, NY 13215

Hosts: Dr. Lisa Miller & Laura Enslin

SUNY OCC Website

CONGRATIONS !!!

The 2024 Student Auditions were a tremendous success! This year, we introduced new categories for Children/Youth and Adult (non-traditional, avocational) participants and provided 100% online feedback for in-person auditions using Auditionware during the first round. All second-round feedback was scanned and emailed to members.

Thank you all for your dedication in preparing your students and for serving as judges in the competition! Special thanks to our amazing pianists, and to the students and faculty of Buffalo State University for graciously hosting this event. Congratulations to all the students who demonstrated growth and improvement through their participation!

Semi-finalists' List

Winners' List

Professional Development 2024 Videos

Cultivating Clarity: Advanced Lyric Diction Techniques for Vocal Pedagogues

Videos

2025 NATS STUDENT AUDITIONS

November 7-8, 2025 @ SUNY OCC

PURPOSES:

Empower artistic development

Award vocal excellence

Provide constructive feedback

Building inclusive safe vocal community for all members and their students

Meetings and Deadlines

September-Registration Information:

email from the auditions coordinator

October 1 - Registration ends

November 7-8 (Two days) - Chapter Auditions

November 6 - Business Meeting, 8pm @ Zoom

Zoom (for business meeting):

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2979283605?pwd=Skp6dG5qRE1DVHJGTTlhVVN0ZkU5dz09

November 7-8 TIME LINE

Nov 7: 4pm-8pm MT/CM auditions

Nov 8: CL auditions

8:15am - Registration/check-in

8:15am - Rehearsals start

8:30am - Judges Meeting and Breakfast (arrive by 8:20)

9am-12pm - First round of auditions

12pm - Lunch (students, bring your packed lunch)

Second round of auditions: all members will adjudicate and provide comments:

Finalists (top three) from competitive categories (must have more than 4 participants) will be chosen to perform a piece of their choosing in this round, an open concert format. This finalist recital will begin at approximately 2 pm.

Award ceremony/ first winners' concert 3:30-5:30

6pm-8pm CM auditions

FEES:

$15 Advanced levels

$10 All other levels

Voice teachers cannot play for their own students.

Voice teachers must inform their selected pianist in Auditionware and clearly communicate their expectations.

Members are encouraged to bring their own pianist for the students. However, if you are unable to, STAFF pianists will be available to assist.

STAFF Pianist FEE

$30 up to 3 songs

$40 4 songs and more

A pianist can play for up to 8 student singers.

select “Members Home”

select "Auditionware"

select "Register for Audition/Conference"

select "My Registration: Upstate New York –UNY Chapter Student Auditions November 7-8, 2025"

If you have paid for your membership and chapter dues, you should be able to find our chapter's events via the NAT.ORG website under AUDITIONWARE. If you are unable to, please contact:

Tina Hooks - Office Manager
tina@nats.org

Make sure to know the repertoire and timing for the repertoire for registration.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to register for the NATS Student Auditions using the information from the provided links:

Step 1: Access the Registration System

Open Browser: Open your web browser and navigate to the NATS website at nats.org.
Log in: Click "Login" on the upper right corner and enter your NATS credentials.
- If you do not have a NATS account, you have to join the membership and join the chapter (Upstate New York)
- If you cannot access your account, you must contact Tina Hooks at Tina@nats.org
Locate Auditions Registration: Once logged in, go to the "Auditionware" section and select the Upstate New York Chapter, and then Register your students.

Step 2: Begin New Audition Registration

Start Registration: Click “Begin Registration” to start the new audition process.
Select Audition Category: Choose the appropriate audition category based on age, voice type, and level of study.
- You can find detailed information on audition categories in the 2024-25 NSA Categories of Entry PDF.
Enter Personal Information: Fill out your contact details, including name, email, and phone number.

Step 3: Submit Repertoire

Repertoire Requirements: Review the repertoire requirements for your selected category.
- These requirements include guidelines on the type and number of songs, languages, and styles you need to prepare. You can refer to the 2024-25 Repertoire Requirements for specifics.
Add Songs: Enter each piece of repertoire with details like title, composer, language, and duration.

Step 4: Complete Payment

Select Payment Option: Follow the on-screen instructions to pay any applicable registration fees.
Confirm Payment: Ensure that you receive a confirmation of payment before proceeding.

Step 5: Finalize Registration

Review Registration: Double-check all details for accuracy, including repertoire and personal information.
Submit Registration: Click "Submit" to complete your registration.
Confirmation: You should receive a confirmation email with details of your registration and next steps.

This guide should provide all the necessary steps for NATS Audition registration. Let me know if you need further help with any specific step!