New Song School Of The Arts

Performance & Event Entry

The NSSOTA Performance Department is pleased to announce the 2024-2025 performance season.
Performances are available for all students in the School of Music, School of Theatre, and School of Visual Arts.

  • Winter Main Stage Production – Disney’s Descendants: The Musical 
    • February 28 – March 2
  • Valentine Cabaret
    • February 16
  • New Song’s Got Talent
    • Virtual Submissions – Jan 22-Feb 22
    • Performances – March 22
    • Want to be a business sponsor? CLICK HERE
  • Solo Contest
    • April 11 & 12
  • Texas State Theory Exam
    • April 12
  • Faber Piano Adventures Exam
    • April 12
  • Spring Art Competition & Gallery
    • Submission deadline – April 19
    • Gallery Opening – May 9
    • Awards Ceremony – May 31
  • Premier Showcase
    • May 9-11
    • May 16-1
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2024-2025 Performance & Event Details

NSSOTA classifies performances on a three tier system: NSSOTA provides studio-wide Tier 2 and Tier 3 performances. Tier 1 performances may also be hosted by NSSOTA instructors at NSSOTA. All students are encouraged to perform at least once in the calendar year for the sake of developing their performance skills.

● 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.

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Mainstage Production: Oliver! JR

Performances - October 3-6

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Classical Piano Contest

Formerly named Classical Piano Festival

September 13-14

Entry Deadline: August 30
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Monologue Contest

Formerly named Monologue Festival

October 25-26

Entry Deadline: October 11
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Freestyle Contest

Formerly named Freestyle Festival

October 25-26

Entry Deadline: October 11
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Fall Musical Production
Elf, Jr.

Performances - November 15-17

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Winter Showcase

December 6-8 and 13-15

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Winter Art Competition & Gallery

Gallery Opening - December 6-21
Awards Ceremony - December 21

Winter Main Stage Production - Disney's Descendants: The Musical

February 28-March 2

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Valentine Cabaret

February 16

Registration Opens January 11.

New Song's Got Talent

Interested in being a business sponsor? CLICK HERE to see our multiple levels and incentives.

Virtual Submissions:
January 22-February 22

Performances:
March 22

Solo Contest

April 11 & 12

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Texas State Theory Exam

April 12

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Faber Piano Adventures Exam

April 12

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Spring Art Competition & Gallery

Submission deadline - April 19
Gallery Opening - May 9
Awards Ceremony - May 31

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Premier Showcase

May 9-11
May 16-18

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New Song School of the Arts Web Design

School closures

2024-2025 Holiday Closure Schedule

NSSOTA provides year-round instruction. We are closed on the following dates: 

  • November 25-December 1
    • Thanksgiving Break
    • Lessons will resume December 2
  • December 23-January 5
    • Winter Break
    • Lessons will resume January 6
  • March 10-16
    • Spring Break
    • Camp will still be held
    • Lessons will resume March 17
  • July 4
    • Independence Day
    • Closing early at 1:00pm