07/11/2026
Now that the results of this year’s National Student Auditions have been publicly released, Covenant College is thrilled to share that rising sophomore Danny Hill was named a National Semifinalist in the 2026 National Student Auditions (NSA), hosted by the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS).
This accomplishment follows an outstanding series of competitive performances at both the regional and national levels.
After placing third in his Musical Theatre category at the NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) Southeast Regional Auditions—representing Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands—Hill advanced to the national preliminary round. From a pool of nearly 1,200 student-singers submitting over 3,700 video auditions, he was selected as one of just 15 semifinalists in his division: lower post-high school men (college freshmen and sophomores) specializing in musical theatre.
This semifinal round just took place in person July 3–5 in San Antonio, Texas, as part of the NATS National Conference, with singers representing regions across the United States, Canada, and an international cohort spanning four continents.
While Hill did not advance to the final round of three, his selection as a semifinalist places him among the top 15 competitors in the nation in his category—an exceptional distinction at a level where differences between finalists are extraordinarily narrow.
A student of Professor James Richardson, Danny Hill represented Covenant College with distinction on the national stage.
We are so proud of you, Danny!
