The National Association of Teachers of Singing is pleased to offer a livestream of the 2026 NATS Artist Awards finals concert, which is taking place in Neidorff-Karpati Recital Hall at the Manhattan School of Music (New York).

The livestream begins at 7:30 p.m. ET, Sunday, January 4, 2026, via the video player below.

Best wishes and congratulations to our 2026 NATS Artist Awards (NATSAA) finalists!

View the program

View finalists and tonight’s selections (TBA)

About NATSAA

The NATS Artist Awards (NATSAA) competition is designed to assist singers prepared to launch a professional career and, to that end, substantial monetary and performance prizes are offered. The NATSAA semifinal and final rounds are held biennially in conjunction with NATS Winter Workshop in New York City, in proximity to a wide audience of artist managers and industry professionals. Preliminary competitions were held in 14 NATS regions.

The 2026 NATSAA first prize winner is awarded more than $13,000 in cash and prizes, including: $5,000 cash; a scholarship to attend the American Institute of Musical Studies (AIMS) in Graz, Austria; a $1,000 gift certificate from Hal Leonard Corporation; and a solo recital at the 2026 NATS National Conference in San Antonio. Second prize includes more than $6,000 in cash and prizes: $4,000 cash plus a scholarship to attend AIMS in Graz and a $500 gift certificate from Hal Leonard Corporation.

Additional cash prizes are awarded to both semifinalists and finalists, including a special award for the most promising vocal artist.

Generous monetary awards sponsored by the Foundation Heritage Fund of the NATS endowment. Event sponsors include AIMS in Graz, the Hal Leonard Corporation, and the Manhattan School of Music. Thank you to our sponsors!

View past winners.

View full listing of 2026 semifinalists who competed preceding the finals.

About the National Association of Teachers of Singing

The National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) is the largest professional association of voice teachers in the world with more than 7,000 members in the United States, Canada, and more than 35 other countries. Whether working in independent studios, community schools, elementary and secondary schools, or higher education, NATS members represent the diversity of today’s music landscape, teaching in all vocal styles.

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Please note: The National Musical Theatre Competition finals on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, will not be available for livestream. If you would like to attend in person, tickets are available for purchase online. Read more about the 2026 NMTC finals.

View the 2026 NMTC finals program.