In a message dated 4/14/00 6:37:17 PM, DCLARK@r... writes:
<< As far as I know, the only rule in most NATS auditions is that a teacher is
not allowed to judge or play for his own student. In most situations, we are
lucky to find enough judges to cover the categories, so it becomes impossible
to worry about whether a judge might know a student. >>
So true, Diane. Having been chairperson for judges and the Houston area
auditions for a number of years, I can concur. Frankly, my best advice for
students entering these auditions is to tell them that the majority of judges
are sitting there waiting for something wonderful to happen. I truly do not
believe that adjudicators (certainly not myself) are ogres who can't wait to
write nasty things! For my own part, I'd love to be constantly amazed,
astonished, and moved by one singer after another. I anticipate great things
as I sit and listen.
Best wishes to all students entering any NATS or other competitions this
spring!
Sincerely,
Lynda Lacy
Lynda Lacy, Soprano
Director of Choral Activities, Jackson Preparatory School
Jackson, MS
LYNDA313@a...
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