Singing Auditions 2023

The National Association of Teachers of Singing celebrates the art of singing through a series of competitions and auditions designed to showcase the talented singers, performers and composers who are the rising stars in the profession. Events are held annually or biennially, some in conjunction with the NATS National Conference and others in conjunction with the NATS Summer or Winter Workshops.


Singing Auditions 2023

National Student Auditions

The annual National Student Auditions is an exciting experience where student singers perform and receive written feedback, along with national prize totals of more than $44,000 and additional awards presented at region and chapter auditions!

How It Works: In this national event, the top performers in each NATS region compete with other top artists from across the continent. Students of NATS members will begin by performing during their region auditions. The top five singers from each eligible region category advance to the national online preliminary round, where entrants submit videos of their performances for adjudication by a panel of international judges. Fourteen singers from each of the 18 categories (plus the Hall Johnson Spirituals Competition during conference years and the American Negro Spirituals Categories in non-conference years) advance to the national semifinal round. The top three singers from each category will be selected to compete in the final round. The national semifinal and final rounds will be held in conjunction with the 2023 NATS summer workshop.

  • Entry Fee: $75 per category
  • Prizes: Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place will total at least $44,000.
  • Competition Dates: Online national screening begins second Friday in April, with the national semifinals and finals scheduled in conjunction with the NATS summer workshop. 
  • Deadline to Apply: April 14, 2023 (applications by emailed invitation-only, following region auditions)

Application, repertoire information, and complete rules


National Musical Theatre Competition

The National Musical Theatre Competition is the first national competition for the musical theatre soloist.

Singing Auditions 2023
How It Works: The National Musical Theatre Competition is seeking the best emerging musical theatre soloists, those who just need that one break to move their careers forward. To be eligible, applicants must be between ages 20-28 as of the application deadline date. Preliminary rounds of the competition are scheduled to take place in fall 2023 (application available mid-February 2023). Approximately 24 singers advance to the semifinal and final rounds in early January 2024 during the NATS 2024 winter workshop in New York City. The winner will then perform at the 58th NATS national conference to be held in Knoxville, Tennessee, June 28 - July 2, 2024.

  • Entry Fee: $90 (or $75 for students of NATS members). APPLY NOW
  • Prizes: The winner is awarded more than $5,000 in prizes in addition to a concert at the next NATS National Conference; second prize is awarded more than $2,500; third prize is $1,000.
  • Competition Dates: 
    • PRELIMINARY ROUNDS
      Live rounds - TBA
      Online Auditions - Video submission deadline is October 15, 2023*
    • SEMIFINAL AND FINAL ROUNDS
      Early January 2024 in New York City as part of the 2024 NATS Winter Workshop. 
  • Deadline to Apply: September 15, 2023

*If you are planning to submit for the online round you must complete your application by the September 15, 2023 deadline date, but you will have approx. 30 days after the deadline date to upload your audition videos.

Application, repertoire information and complete rules


NATS Artist Awards

Singing Auditions 2023
How It Works: The NATSAA competition takes place every other year in conjunction with the NATS Winter Workshop and is open only to NATS members and students of NATS members. Preliminary competitions are held at the region level, with one winner emerging from each of the 14 NATS regions. The 14 semifinalists then gather in early January 2024 at the site of the NATS winter workshop in New York City for the final two rounds of the competition. The winner will then perform at the 58th NATS national conference to be held in Knoxville, Tennessee, June 28 - July 2, 2024.

  • Entry Fee: $75  APPLY NOW
  • Prizes: Over $50,000 in cash and other prizes! The winner is awarded more than $13,000 in cash and prizes; the runner-up is awarded more than $6,000 in cash and prizes. Various other prizes and awards are given to participants in the competition. 
  • Competition Dates: Preliminary region rounds of the competition are scheduled for fall 2023 (application available fall 2022), with the national semifinals and finals scheduled for early January 2024 as part of the 2024 NATS winter workshop in New York City. 
  • Deadline to Apply: Sept. 11, 2023

Application, Repertoire Requirements, and Complete Rules

Region Audition Preliminary Dates/Locations (TBD) 


Art Song Composition Award

The Art Song Composition Award is an annual competition with the purpose of stimulating the creation of quality vocal literature through the cooperation of singer and composer.

How It Works: The competition is open to any composer whose submitted work meets the prescribed requirements and who pays the competition entry fee. The composer of the winning song cycle, group of songs, or extended single song will receive a cash award and a performance of the winning composition at the next scheduled NATS National Conference.

Singing Auditions 2023

  • Entry Fee: Each entry is $30 for professionals; $15 for full-time students
  • Prizes: The winner is awarded $2,000 plus expenses to the NATS 58th National Conference in Knoxville, Tennessee, June 28 - July 2, 2024.
  • Competition Dates: Submission deadline for online applications is Dec. 1, 2022, with adjudication to take place in early 2023.
  • Deadline to Apply: December 1, 2022 

Application, requirements, and complete rules 

Where is American Idol auditions 2023?

American Idol season 21 judges round auditions have begun in Las Vegas at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Check out an official photo from ABC that finds judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and host Ryan Seacrest ready for some action at the tables.

What is the date of Indian Idol audition 2023?

Ans- The show is scheduled to start in the month of July 2023.

Can I still audition for American Idol 2022?

AMERICAN IDOL® auditions for this season are closed. Your talent is what makes our show a success and we appreciate it. See the amazing talent we found across the country when American Idol returns with a new season in 2023 on ABC.

Does it cost money to audition for the voice?

You Have to Pay Your Way to the Tryouts. The Eligibility Requirements note that you “must be willing to travel at your own expense” to audition. But chin up! If you make it through to the next round, pre-approved economy travel and lodging will be taken care of during the final selection process.