Performance & Student Event Details
The NSSOTA Performance Department is pleased to announce the 2022-2023 performance season.
Performances are available for all students in the School of Music, School of Theatre, and School of Visual Arts.
If you are interested in student event details, please scroll to the bottom.
NSSOTA classifies performances on a three tier system:
● Tier 1 Performance: Students perform in a studio performance, community event, charity event, church service, or in front of friends and family at home, etc. These performances are typically informal and demonstrate student progress to develop their performance skills. Memorization is encouraged for this performance tier.
● Tier 2 Performance: Students perform in a formal recital showcase or production. Memorization and a polished performance is expected for this performance tier.
● Tier 3 Performance: Students perform in an adjudicated festival or competition. In this setting, they receive positive critiques and a rating, along with an award based upon their rating. Memorization is required at this performance tier.
NSSOTA provides studio-wide Tier 2 and Tier 3 performances. Tier 1 performances may also be hosted by NSSOTA instructors at NSSOTA. Students are encouraged to perform at least once in the calendar year for the sake of developing their performance skills.
2022-2023 NSSOTA Performance Schedule
- Honors Competition – April 15
(Entry Deadline – April 5) - Premier Showcase – May 4-14
(Entry Deadline – April 30) - Honors Recital – May 20
(Must prequalify by performing in the Honors Competition on April 15)
NSSOTA Honors Competition
April 15
Entry Deadline - April 5
NSSOTA students have been preparing and polishing pieces throughout the year with their NSSOTA instructors. This event celebrates the excellence and achievements that students have accomplished.
NSSOTA Premier Showcase
May 4-14
Entry Deadline - April 30
Join us for a formal performance showcase of our students’ accomplishments.
All awards from this past performance season will be awarded at the Premier Showcase.
If you would like to sign up for the 2023 Premier Showcase or have a question, please email [email protected].
Honors Recital
May 20
Must prequalify by performing in the Honors Competition on April 15
NSSOTA students have been preparing and polishing pieces throughout the year with their NSSOTA instructors. This event celebrates the excellence and achievements that students have accomplished.
2022-2023 NSSOTA Student Event Schedule
- Art Competition – April 29
- (Entry & Art Submission Deadline – April 22)
- Texas State Theory Exam – April 29
(Book Purchase Deadline – April 14 | Exam Entry Deadline – April 24)
NSSOTA Art Competition
April 29
Entry & Art Submission Deadline - April 22
The NSSOTA Art Competition and Exhibition is an opportunity for our art students to display their artwork for an in-gallery exhibit of works. Through positive critiques and feedback, each student is encouraged to reach their fullest potential as an artist. Students will be awarded based upon their individual rating from the judge.
Texas State Theory Exam
April 29
Book Purchase Deadline - April 14
Exam Entry Deadline - April 24
New Song School of the Arts strives for academic excellence in the study of the arts. Each year, NSSOTA hosts the Texas State Theory Exam. One of the six pillars of our School of Music is Music Theory.