Senior Division Auditions

As a parent, I’m thrilled to have found a program of quality and vision that I feel nourishes our son, as he is exposed to the very best of an art form that is central to his being. The NCC is a very big part of his identity and he treasures his place in the organization. Seeing him come to life on stage and witnessing his talent shine are wonderful gifts our family shares at each concert. The NCC is an organization of the highest caliber supporting children’s musical education in extraordinary ways.

The NCC is unlike any other arts program, helping to shape me into who I am today. The important creative and life skills that were nurtured during my time there have been invaluable, and continue to inspire me to succeed.

The NCC has already made such a difference in my son's level of self-confidence and maybe more importantly, it serves as a source of happiness for him. Over the last few months, he has dealt with the inevitable growing pains of being a nine-year-old boy. On days when I know that he is a bit sad or overwhelmed, he goes up to his room or out to the backyard and SINGS! It is clearly something that brings him comfort and joy, and as his mom, when I hear a sweet French lullaby, rather than angst or frustration, it’s more than music to my ears. It lets me know that no matter what he faces, this gift of music will be a resource for him throughout his life. After successfully performing twice on stage with NCC, he volunteered(!) for a lead role in his class play. His idea of what he can do has expanded because of his success at the NCC.

Given our daughter’s Selective Mutism, what NCC has meant for her (and us) has been nothing short of miraculous. At every concert, we watch her in awe as she sings with a wide smile on her face. The instructors’ dedication and expert tutelage has inspired, challenged, and motivated her at every step. I know this must be the case in general, but we know this to be true through our personal experience, that NCC is about children finding joy, power, and pride within their voices and their progress as students of musicianship.

The NCC introduced me to my love of classical music. The community and intense work ethic has inspired me to be a strong leader and strive for excellence in everything I do.

Our daughter has been a part of the NCC since its arrival and it has been nothing short of a transformative experience for her. She has worked hard and has benefitted enormously from the consistent professional guidance and unending support and encouragement. The NCC experience has taught her discipline, voice control, and performance skills. It has made our daughter’s lifelong love of singing a wonderful growth experience and one which she treasures every single day. It has been a joy for our daughter and all of our family to be part of the NCC.

I can’t say enough about the experiences I’ve had at the NCC. Now I’m looking at a career in music. I’m not yet sure what I want to do, but I know I have the skills to do it. I was recently accepted to both USC and UCLA for Vocal Performance. Honestly, it’s because of the training and musicianship skills that I’ve learned from my time at the NCC that’s made it all possible.