The National Association of Teachers of Singing holds a musical theatre-themed event each fall. Soloists perform up to 3 pieces, adjudicated by vocal professionals in their local area, giving them the chance to experience an audition environment and receive useful feedback they can use to grow. This year the event is at Western Oregon University.
Collaborative pianists make the trek to the host school, often reserving the whole day to be flexible for the performance time of multiple students. This year David has 7 students to accompany, ranging from high school through adult ages.