NATS Ontario is thrilled to be hosting our annual Vocal Showcase at Queen’s University in Kingston on November 18 and 19!

NATS Ontario Vocal Showcase Handbook (updated September 2023)
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WHAT IS THE NATS ONTARIO VOCAL SHOWCASE?

The NATS Ontario Vocal Showcase (live and virtual) is an opportunity for singers to perform a set of pieces from a choice of three genres – Classical Voice, Musical Theatre and Popular Voice/Commercial Music.

At these events singers meet and hear other vocalists, NATS teachers network with their colleagues, and everyone has the chance to hear a variety of repertoire.

Showcase typically falls on the third weekend of November. Saturday features Classical Voice classes and Sunday features Musical Theatre and Popular Voice/Commercial Music classes. Students may participate in one or both days in one or all genres. MT and CCM classes are held together on Sunday, but singers can still register in one class of each genre. Each day culminates in a Winners Showcase Concert.

EQUITY & DIVERSITY STATEMENT
NATS Ontario is dedicated to promoting diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in our artistic and social interactions, and our engagement as a community. NATS Ontario aims to create an environment of understanding and mutual respect for the value and dignity of all persons. We strive to identify, remove, and prevent barriers that hinder complete and meaningful participation in NATS Ontario activities. All members of the NATS Ontario community share the responsibility of supporting these values and goals. The education and support of our members in the areas of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-Racism is paramount.

CLASSES

CLASSICAL (Download Class Options PDF)
Please see Handbook for specific details.

MUSICAL THEATRE (Download Class Options PDF)
Please see Handbook for specific details.

POPULAR VOICE/COMMERCIAL MUSIC (Download Class Options PDF)
Please see Handbook for specific details.

LIVE SHOWCASE (IN-PERSON)

Registration opens on September 10, 2023.
Registration closes on October 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.
Please see Handbook for specific details.

VIRTUAL SHOWCASE

Virtual Showcase Submission Requirements (Download PDF)

Registration opens on September 10, 2023.
Registration closes on November 5, 2023.
All Virtual Showcase registrations AND videos must be submitted via Auditionware by November 5 at 11:59 p.m. Please see Handbook for specific details.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

NATS Vocal Showcase categories are divided by age and fach. For the ‘live’ Vocal Showcase, singers must bring their own accompanist or choose from a list of Official Accompanists on the NATS Ontario website. Singers must be registered for the Showcase through their teacher/NATS member; as we are all volunteers, this process streamlines the registration, leaving the teacher as the contact point, not the individual singers. Non-NATS members may register students and there is a $50 surcharge to participate, which may be applied to future membership fees. NATS categories are divided by age and school-grade and in most classes by voice type. 

Singers may enter as many classes in as many genres as they wish.

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

‘Live’ and ‘Virtual’ NATS Ontario Vocal Showcases will be offered in 2023.

Classical, Musical Theatre and Popular Voice/Commercial Music classes are offered. Singers may enter any or all categories as they wish in their appropriate age division for both ‘live’ and ‘virtual’ Vocal Showcases.

Please read the category descriptions carefully and refer to the individual categories for specific rules and repertoire requirements. Failure to adhere to class criteria will result in disqualification from scholarships and awards.

Please see ‘Live’ and ‘Virtual’ Vocal Showcase information below for copyright rules.

SHOWCASE FAQs

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There are many things to communicate about the showcases, including entry fees, accompanist information, appropriate attire, and more. Please see the Handbook for details.
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Where will the ‘Live’ Vocal Showcase be held in November 2023?
Dan School of Music & Drama at Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario

How do I register?
NATS Ontario Members must register their students via http://www.auditionware.com using the email account that is on file with NATS Ontario Chapter to login. You must use an email OTHER than the account currently associated with http://www.nats.org. Follow prompts to register for the Vocal Showcase. All previous student data should be saved under your account. Do NOT pay fees until completely finished entering ALL singer registrations, as this completes and closes your registration. For troubleshooting or login issues, or to set up an account, email showcase@natsontario.org or showcase2@natsontario.org.

Non-NATS members can create an Auditionware account via our coordinator. Please email
showcase@natsontario.org for a login. There is an additional registration fee of $50.00 when entering singers for non-NATS members.

HAPPY PREPARATIONS! 

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