2020 NATS Singing Festival and Scholarship Audition
Saturday, March 14th in Ives Hall at Sonoma State University
The Redwood Empire Chapter of NATS is holding an adjudicated Singing Festival on March 14th, 2020.
Any students of Chapter voice teachers are eligible to participate in the Classical Category, the Musical Theater Category, or Contemporary Commercial Music, or a combination of categories.
Adjudicators will complete evaluation forms for every singer to help them with their vocal development.
At the end of each division, the adjudicators will choose one or more singers of exceptional quality, regardless of the category they entered. These singers will be invited to return for a competitive Vocal Recital at 5:00 p.m. These finalists will perform at the recital to be considered for a cash prize.
At the evening recital, the adjudicators will pick several winners. Winners will be announced and will receive cash prizes. Runners-up will receive finalist certificates.
The Division categories and the Vocal Recital are open for public audience. Audience members are welcome to applaud but should never enter or exit while a singer is performing.
If you would like to sing in the Festival, please fill out the entry form. To be eligible for the competitive Vocal Recital, you must have studied with your teacher at least 5 months. There is no such requirement for simply singing in the Festival.
Entry forms must be received by February 21st, 11:59 p.m.
Rules for Festival Entrants
1. Prepare and memorize two songs, with a maximum time of 8 minutes for both songs combined.
2. You are required to bring an original copy of your music, in addition to photocopies given to the accompanist.
3. Arrive 15 minutes before your assigned group time to register.
4. You may use our assigned accompanist or bring your own.
5. Be prepared to announce yourself, each song and its composer.
6. There is a $35 entry fee for each student for each category entered.
7. The invitation to perform in the competitive Voice Recital at 5:00 p.m. is at the discretion of the adjudicators.
8. If asked to sing in the 5:00 p.m. Voice Recital, please confirm at the registration table that you will sing that evening; you MUST appear and sing to be considered for a cash prize.
9. There are four divisions with two categories per division (Classical, Musical Theater, or CCM):
Division I: Ages 10-14
Division II: Ages 15-18 (still in High School)
Division III: Post High School ages 18-24
Division IV: Ages 25 and above
Any students of Chapter voice teachers are eligible to participate in the Classical Category, the Musical Theater Category, or Contemporary Commercial Music, or a combination of categories.
Adjudicators will complete evaluation forms for every singer to help them with their vocal development.
At the end of each division, the adjudicators will choose one or more singers of exceptional quality, regardless of the category they entered. These singers will be invited to return for a competitive Vocal Recital at 5:00 p.m. These finalists will perform at the recital to be considered for a cash prize.
At the evening recital, the adjudicators will pick several winners. Winners will be announced and will receive cash prizes. Runners-up will receive finalist certificates.
The Division categories and the Vocal Recital are open for public audience. Audience members are welcome to applaud but should never enter or exit while a singer is performing.
If you would like to sing in the Festival, please fill out the entry form. To be eligible for the competitive Vocal Recital, you must have studied with your teacher at least 5 months. There is no such requirement for simply singing in the Festival.
Entry forms must be received by February 21st, 11:59 p.m.
Rules for Festival Entrants
1. Prepare and memorize two songs, with a maximum time of 8 minutes for both songs combined.
2. You are required to bring an original copy of your music, in addition to photocopies given to the accompanist.
3. Arrive 15 minutes before your assigned group time to register.
4. You may use our assigned accompanist or bring your own.
5. Be prepared to announce yourself, each song and its composer.
6. There is a $35 entry fee for each student for each category entered.
7. The invitation to perform in the competitive Voice Recital at 5:00 p.m. is at the discretion of the adjudicators.
8. If asked to sing in the 5:00 p.m. Voice Recital, please confirm at the registration table that you will sing that evening; you MUST appear and sing to be considered for a cash prize.
9. There are four divisions with two categories per division (Classical, Musical Theater, or CCM):
Division I: Ages 10-14
Division II: Ages 15-18 (still in High School)
Division III: Post High School ages 18-24
Division IV: Ages 25 and above
How to Register:
- Fill out the ONLINE ENTRY FORM & MAIL PHYSICAL CHECK
- If you are entering in more than one category, please fill out one form for every division you are going to enter.
- Mail in one check with the total amount for any/all categories entered
- Registration is NOT COMPLETE until payment has been received
- Please address checks to: "Redwood Empire NATS"
- Mail checks to:
Christa Durand, NATS
569 Jorgensen St
Cotati CA 94931
569 Jorgensen St
Cotati CA 94931
We have time to hear up to 30 festival singers. If we reach our limit before March 1, we will close registration.