NAAS Audition Intensives

The National Alliance for Audition Support's (NAAS) Audition Intensives offer mock auditions, lessons, masterclasses, and performance psychology training to Black and Latinx musicians. NAAS will provide flights (including cello or other large instrument costs if applicable), per-diem, ground transportation to/from the airport, and shared accommodations for all NAAS Audition Intensive Participants. In order to accommodate as many participants as possible, NAAS artists will be housed in double rooms at no cost to the participant. If there are medical pre-conditions that preclude you from sharing accommodations during the intensive, you will be asked to provide documentation supporting the request for special accommodations.

The National Alliance for Audition Support is excited to welcome back the U.S. Navy Band as a returning  partner to host our Audition Intensive for Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion participants! The United States Navy Band is the premier musical organization of the U.S. Navy. Comprised of six primary performing groups as well as a host of smaller ensembles, "The World's Finest" is capable of playing any style of music in any setting. 

Additionally, NAAS will continue its partnership with The New World Symphony and feature an intensive in Miami Beach, Florida for Strings and Harp participants.

 
 
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Application Information

Applications for the NAAS Online Audition Intensive are processed through our online Acceptd portal.

For eligibility and application requirements, please review the information below.

Applications are now open! Apply by April 1, 2024

 
 

 

2024 Faculty

U.S. Navy Band Intensive for Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion

  • Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion members of the U.S. Navy Band

New World Symphony Intensive for Strings and Harp

  • Violin: Alex Kerr, Violin, Concertmaster, Dallas Symphony Orchestra

  • Viola: Andrew Francois, Viola, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra

  • Cello: Britton Riley, Cello, National Symphony Orchestra

  • Bass: Christian Gray, Bass, Philadelphia Orchestra