Wisconsin Chapter NSA General Auditions Regulations
Teacher Eligibility and Participation Guidelines, Repertoire Checks
NOTE: Wisconsin Chapter Auditions is a standalone event from NSA - students do not advance to the NSA from our Chapter event, but may enter NSA in the 2026 year. WINATS complies with guidelines and regulations established by the National Chapter.
FULL NSA REGULATIONS
WINATS members must be in good standing with the National Association and State Chapter by September 15th to register students in the Fall Auditions. Questions regarding membership should be directed to Matthew Markham.
Current National Association members new this year to the State of Wisconsin must join the WI State chapter and pay dues by September 15th. HERE'S HOW.
Teachers entering students must be available to adjudicate at the Auditions on Saturday and Sunday. If you are not able to attend, see Teacher Absenteeism policies below.
Teachers- not students - must complete registration through AuditionWare. Students may NOT enter themselves in the audition or make repertoire or other changes. See How to Register for complete instructions.
If you are not entering students, please come and serve as an Adjudicator! Contact Auditions Co-Chair Dan Johnson Wilmot
NATS members themselves may participate in the Adult divisions if they are studying with another Wisconsin NATS chapter member and they meet the category requirements. NATS members may not register themselves in the auditions.
Current National Association members new this year to the State of Wisconsin must join the WI State chapter and pay dues by September 15th. HERE'S HOW.
Teachers entering students must be available to adjudicate at the Auditions on Saturday and Sunday. If you are not able to attend, see Teacher Absenteeism policies below.
Teachers- not students - must complete registration through AuditionWare. Students may NOT enter themselves in the audition or make repertoire or other changes. See How to Register for complete instructions.
If you are not entering students, please come and serve as an Adjudicator! Contact Auditions Co-Chair Dan Johnson Wilmot
NATS members themselves may participate in the Adult divisions if they are studying with another Wisconsin NATS chapter member and they meet the category requirements. NATS members may not register themselves in the auditions.
Collaborative Pianists
Pianists may not play for more than 15 entries. One student in one category = ONE entry.
Staff Collaborative Pianists are available for those who cannot bring their own.
Scheduling the auditions is a complex process - it is NOT POSSIBLE to accommodate scheduling requests. Please be sure your pianist is available for the entire audition days Saturday and Sunday;
Singers are expected to provide pianists with copyright compliant scores. Please read all information carefully!
Staff Collaborative Pianists are available for those who cannot bring their own.
Scheduling the auditions is a complex process - it is NOT POSSIBLE to accommodate scheduling requests. Please be sure your pianist is available for the entire audition days Saturday and Sunday;
Singers are expected to provide pianists with copyright compliant scores. Please read all information carefully!
Teacher Absenteeism
WINATS members sending students to the Auditions but unable to participate themselves will be assessed a $75 fee and limited to 5 (five) entries. If unable to participate in a second consecutive year, that member may not send students.
Members submitting students to the Children and Youth Online Auditions must be available for online adjudication November 11-14.
Students of teachers on sabbatical or other leave are allowed to participate in the auditions if the replacement teacher is a member in good standing with the National Association and the Wisconsin Chapter.
Student Participation Rules
Please read carefully the NSA Length of Study and Age Limit Guidelines as they pertain to Wisconsin to determine the correct Category and Repertoire for your students. Some Repertoire guidelines have changed.
Student Registration fee is $30 for each category entered.
A student may participate in any/all categories (Classical, Musical Theatre, and Commercial Music. Post HS Students may enter the Hall Johnson Spirituals Competition. The online registration form must be filled out once for each category entered.
Student registration fees are NON-REFUNDABLE once registration has closed (October 15)
Online Auditions (Children and Youth) Students or teachers will record videos and post them to an unlisted YouTube Channel. Please see the Video Submission Guidelines for more details. The submission deadline is October 28.
Any student may register to sing for comments only and participate in the preliminary audition round. This is done during the registration process via a checkbox.
Student Registration fee is $30 for each category entered.
A student may participate in any/all categories (Classical, Musical Theatre, and Commercial Music. Post HS Students may enter the Hall Johnson Spirituals Competition. The online registration form must be filled out once for each category entered.
Student registration fees are NON-REFUNDABLE once registration has closed (October 15)
Online Auditions (Children and Youth) Students or teachers will record videos and post them to an unlisted YouTube Channel. Please see the Video Submission Guidelines for more details. The submission deadline is October 28.
Any student may register to sing for comments only and participate in the preliminary audition round. This is done during the registration process via a checkbox.
Repertoire Changes
Repertoire Questions, Checking and Changes will be handled by a team of WI chapter members. The assigned re checker will contact you if there is a need to make a change. Teachers may not make repertoire changes after a registration has been submitted. Contact the appropriate person below to make changes to a student's repertoire.
MUSICAL THEATRE categories:
Patty Weis [email protected]
CLASSICAL categories:
Karen Leigh-Post (HS, Lower/Upper HS) [email protected]
Mimmi Fulmer (Advanced, Adult, Hall Johnson) [email protected]
COMMERCIAL MUSIC categories: Jodi Ann Curtis [email protected]
REPERTOIRE CHANGE DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 31.
Online Audition Repertoire Changes: Once videos are uploaded and registration is completed, repertoire cannot be changed. Please be sure to read the repertoire requirements carefully for each category to be sure all requirements are being met.
MUSICAL THEATRE categories:
Patty Weis [email protected]
CLASSICAL categories:
Karen Leigh-Post (HS, Lower/Upper HS) [email protected]
Mimmi Fulmer (Advanced, Adult, Hall Johnson) [email protected]
COMMERCIAL MUSIC categories: Jodi Ann Curtis [email protected]
REPERTOIRE CHANGE DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 31.
Online Audition Repertoire Changes: Once videos are uploaded and registration is completed, repertoire cannot be changed. Please be sure to read the repertoire requirements carefully for each category to be sure all requirements are being met.
Awards
Monetary Awards are given in each category to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place WINNERS:
In-person auditons Ist Place: $150 2nd place: $125 3rd place: $100
These awards (and recognition of all Finalists) will be announced at the
Awards Ceremonies Saturday evening (Saturday Finals)
Sunday midday (Morning Finals);
Sunday afternoon (Afternoon Finals)
Children-Youth Online 1st place $60 2nd place $50 3rd place $40
Announcements will be made via email and checks mailed to the instructor.
Ineligible to Advance
Students will be ineligible to advance for the following reasons:
- Misrepresentation by the student or teacher regarding eligibility, age, length of study, or instructor
- Violations of memorization guidelines
- Singing repertoire not listed on the registration/adjudication form
