APPLY TO THE ATC!
Dates to know:
May 28 - June 28, 2025 Early Bird Application Fee ($25)
June 29- August 19, 2025 Reduced Application fee ($40)
August 20 - September 30, 2025 Regular Application fee ($60)
September 30, 2025. All applications due by midnight PST for ATC 2026.
November 12, 2025. All applicants informed as to their status with ATC 2026.
February 16 - 20, 2026. 33rd Annual American Traditions Vocal Competition.
Photo by Stephen B. Morton, 2022.
An example of our exact scoring sheet that each judge uses:
Selection of recent performances of note:
Example Scoring Sheet - This is how our judges evaluate performances. An abbreviated version is used for Preliminary Auditions with the same rubric and focuses, formatted in an excel document to allow for the high volume of applicants each year.
Applications for the 2026 American Traditions Vocal Competition
will close at Midnight PST | Tuesday, September 30, 2025