APPLY TO THE ATC!
Dates to know:
April 15-June 15, 2026 Early Bird Application Fee ($25)
June 16-August 15, 2026 Discounted Application fee ($40)
August 16 - September 15, 2026 Reduced Application fee ($55)
September 16-September 27, 2026 Regular Application Fee ($65)
September 27, 2026 All applications due by midnight PST for ATC 2027.
November 15, 2026 All applicants informed as to their status with ATC 2027.
February 8-12, 2027 34th 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 2027 American Traditions Vocal Competition
will close at Midnight PST | Sunday, September 27, 2026