| NATIONAL SOCIETY OF ARTS AND Letters
Singer participation in the NSAL Voice Competition is subject to governing regulations. Please read carefully. Your signature indicates you agree to the following:
20-32 years of age for all voice types by Final Competition-May 16, 2008. Singer may not be under professional management at the time of the May 16, 2008 competition. Applicant agrees to enter a Chapter Competition and understands he/she must be sole first place winner in order to compete in the National Competition in May, 2008. Applicant may enter Chapter Competition whether or not a resident of the area. Applicant, if selected the sole winner, will represent that Chapter in the National Competition. Singer agrees to be available exclusively for Final Competition in Bloomington, Indiana prior to entering Chapter auditions.
Singer agrees to provide proof of Citizenship, verification of age, and social security number. Any misrepresentation on the application will be cause for disqualification without benefit of appeal.
The purpose of Chapter Auditions is to find talent for the National Competition. If selected chapter first place winner and not available for the National event, you may be asked to return any prize money to the sponsoring Chapter. Chapter will be responsible for singer-related expense for National Convention. (transport, lodging, fees) Singer agrees to use official accompanist at National Competition.
Repertoire must include at least one selection sung in English. Repertoire may be changed at any time prior to Chapter Competition.
Applicant agrees to pay a non-refundable one time $35.00 entry fee. Checks made payable to Chapter in which you are entering Competition. Fee enclosed with application.
Applicant provides sponsoring Chapter the following prior to Audition: Application Form ____, $35.00 entry fee____, proof of age and citizenship____, Two 5 X 7 or 8 X 10 black and white headshots with name and contact information on the back_____.
Materials to be postmarked by Chapter deadline. Contact Chapter or www.arts-nsal.org for Chapter deadlines. Singers will be given audition information (location, time, accompanist information) after materials have been received and reviewed.
I agree and hereby release and hold harmless the National Society of Arts and Letters, volunteers, employees and contractors from any and all liability, cost or action relating to my participation in this Competition. In Witness thereof I sign this document on (date) __________________.
Applicant Legal Signature: ______________________________________________________
Note: Application and Rules may be copied. BOTH must be given to applicants.
For Chapter use: Date received_________ Application complete: _______ Materials needed________________
Singer number__________. Singer assigned time _________ Official accompanist: ______ Own accompanist______ (at local chapter level only). NSAL VOICE COMPETITION APPLICATION-2008
PLEASE COMPLETE NEATLY AND SEND TO SPECIFIED CHAPTER: ______________________________________________
PROFESSIONAL NAME ________________________________________ LEGAL NAME______________________________________
VOICE TYPE______________________________ ________________DATE OF BIRTH __________/_______/______ AGE ______________
CURRENT ADDRESS____________________________________ CITY, STATE, ZIP__________________________________________
HOME PHONE:____/____/____ CELL_____/________/_____ E-MAIL:_______________________________________________ SCHOOL DEGREE DATE(S) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MOST RECENT PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE (Resume may be attached for additional performance history) ROLE/OPERA/EVENT ORGANIZATION DATE(S) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ If you’ve attended apprentice/young artist programs, please list when and where: ______________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ REPERTOIRE List three arias and art songs in three languages, one of either must be sung in English. An oratorio aria may be substituted for one aria, and may not be memorized. Arias/oratorio must be in original key and language, and demonstrate contrasting styles. Repertoire may be changed until your scheduled audition. ARIA OPERA COMPOSER 1_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ART SONG COMPOSER
1.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Need official accompanist (Chapter auditions only) _________yes ________ no
I have read, understand, and agree to abide by all rules stated on reverse of this application.
APPLICANT SIGNATURE____________________________________________ Date:________________
Applicant Social Security Number_____/_____/______ PLEASE MAKE A COPY OF COMPLETED APPLICATION AND RETAIN FOR YOUR RECORDS
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