The Texoma NATS 2025 Fall Classical Auditions at Baylor University (Nov 5–8) feature student competitions in high school through adult divisions, guest performances, poster sessions, and special awards. Registration runs Sept 15–Oct 10 via AuditionWare. Strict rules apply regarding repertoire, teacher attendance, and eligibility. Awards include cash prizes, scholarships, and special recognitions. 

 

Conference Overview

Dates: Wednesday, November 5 – Saturday, November 8, 2025 

Location: Baylor University, Waco, TX 

What: National Student Auditions (NSA) Fall Classical Auditions (High School, Post High School, Advanced, Adult, and Hall Johnson Spirituals categories)

Guest Artists: Sasha Cooke, mezzo-soprano; Myra Huang, collaborative pianist 

Special Events:  

• Baylor Opera performance of Notes on Viardot (Michael Ching) 

• Texoma Artist Series and Texoma Poster Presentations 

• Two Master Classes with Sasha Cooke and Darryl Taylor 

 

Registration Information & Deadlines (Central Time) 

• Sept 11, 7 PM: Zoom Informational Meeting. https://forms.gle/uy7UtmXtWDhBpTck9 

• Sept 15, 9 AM: Registration opens 

• Oct 10, 4 PM: Registration closes (all repertoire/fees must be finalized) 

Registration Platform: AuditionWare (through NATS.org → Member Home). 
Reminder: Repertoire submitted at regional auditions carries through to Nationals. 

 

Registration Fees 

• Conference Registration (NATS member w/ students): $60 

• HS-only members: $20 

• NATS member w/o students: $50 

• Student entry fee: $25 

• Hall Johnson Spiritual Competition entry: $25 (or $10 if also in a CL category) 

• Pianist change: $10 

• Tickets: Recital $20, Opera $15, Meal vouchers $11/meal + $5 card 

Refunds: No refunds after registration closes. 
Substitutions: No studio substitutions permitted. 

For information regarding student auditions, visit: https://texomanats.org/classical-auditions/

More information to follow.

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