Collaborative Pianists (Accompanists) 

General Guidelines for Collaborative Pianists 
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  • NOTE: A collaborative pianist may only play for 18 entries - for example, if a student sings in the Classical, Musical Theatre, and Commercial categories, that is three entries.   Scheduling the Auditions gets very complicated when pianists are playing more than 18 entries. Teachers and Staff Pianists, please monitor this.  
  • A pianist's name must be entered during the registration process. A drop-down list of previous years' pianists will appear in AuditionWare. You may enter the name and contact info of a new pianist if necessary. If using a previously listed pianist, please update their information if needed.
  • As part of the registration process, teacher, students, and pianists will be asked to acknowledge that they are in compliance with NATS Copyright Policies. This happens automatically through AuditionWare. The process is described HERE.​
  • Students or their teachers are responsible for providing scores for pianists at the Auditions that are copyright compliant. This means: 
    • ​Hard copies of books and scores
    • Music purchased and downloaded for personal use (from "MusicNotes" for example) with the acknowledgement visible on the pages.

Staff collaborative pianists are available for students who cannot bring their own.
  • If a STAFF pianist is needed, the Teacher should make the first contact and secure a commitment to play. Be sure to give the pianist the correct number of events in which a student will be singing. 
  • Students are encouraged to send "study copies" (PDF) of their selections to their pianist. These may only be used in preparation - not performance.
  • Students should arrange a rehearsal time at UWM with their pianist and method of payment.
  • For all rounds of the Audition, students must provide copyright compliant scores for their pianist. See above defi
  • Payment must be made directly to the pianist at the rehearsal. Payment for additional rounds will be made as needed Friday or Saturday
2024 Collaborative Pianists
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Johanna Brahm  - available for classical and spiritual categories, any level
[email protected]
920-889-7732

Jayme Dawicki  - available for classical, spiritual, music theatre and CM categories, any level
[email protected]
414-531-5880

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2024 Fees 
3 or fewer selections, any level:   $75 base covers one rehearsal and Prelim round
$15 additional for Friday Semi-Final round
$15 additional for Friday or Saturday final round
Total for Prelim only:  $75
Prelim + Semi-Final: $90
Prelim, Semi, Final:  $105

4 or more selections:   $100 base covers one rehearsal and Prelim round
$15 additional for Friday Semi-final and Final
$15 additional for Saturday final
Total for Prelim only:  $100
Prelim + Semi-Final: $115.
Prelim, Semi, Final:  $130