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Competitions
The National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) celebrates the art of singing through a series of competitions. They are designed to discover talented singers or performers who are rising stars in the profession.
NATSAA Competition
The competition takes place every other year and is only open to NATS members and students of NATS members. Preliminary competitions（初赛）are held at the regional level，with one winner from each of the 14 NATS regions.
Entry Fee: $75
Prizes: $13,000 for the winner; $6,000 for the runner-up
Deadline for Application: October 10, 2021
National Music Theater Competition
It is seeking the best soloists（独唱者，独奏者）who just want to move their careers forward. Players must be between 20 and 28 years old as of the application deadline.
Entry Fee: $90(a half for students of NATS members)
Prizes: $30,000. A half for the winner; one third for the runner-up; the rest for the third place.
Deadline for Application: September 20, 2021
National Student Auditions（试音）
The exciting experience of regional NATS Student Auditions is an annual national competition. It offers the opportunity to the top performers in each region to compete with other top artists from the Continent.
Entry Fee: $75
Prizes: Awards for 1st,2nd and 3rd place will total $35,000
Deadline for Application: August 15, 2021
Songwriting Competition
The competition is open to any songwriter whose work meets the requirements. The winner will have a chance to perform at the next NATS National Conference.
Entry Fee: $30 for professionals (a half for full-time students)
Prizes: $2,000 for the winner; $1,000 for the runner-up
Deadline for Application: November 30, 2021
21. A performer in the second place in National Music Theater Competition will get ______.
A. $5,000 B. $10,000 C. $12,500 D. $15,000
22. When can a player apply for National Student Auditions?
A. On August 10,2021. B. On October 1,2021.
C. On September 15,2021. D. On November 20,2021.
23. Which only allows NATS members or their students to compete?
A. NATSAA Competition. B. Songwriting Competition.
C. National Student Auditions. D. National Music Theater Competition.
