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Event 

Title:
NATS 2012 Winter Workshop: Opera, Art Song, and the Ages of the Voice
When:
01.05.2012 - 01.08.2012 
Where:
Memphis Marriott Downtown - Memphis
Category:
National Events

Description

NATS 2012 Winter Workshop - Memphis Mix: Opera, Art Song, and the Ages of the Voice - January 5-8, 2012 at Memphis Marriott Downtown in Memphis, Tennessee - Featuring Ricky Ian Gordon, Karen Brunssen, and Robert Thomson
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National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS)
In collaboration with the National Opera Association (NOA) Annual Convention
Present:

Memphis Mix: Opera, Art Song, and the Ages of the Voice

Featuring Ricky Ian Gordon, Karen Brunssen, and Robert Thomson

January 5 – 8, 2012

Memphis Marriott Downtown, Memphis, Tennessee

NATS Workshop Attendees will be able to attend the NOA Convention sessions
in addition to the sessions presented by NATS.

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Featured Topics:

  • Composing, the Voice, and Lyric Italian for the Opera: Panel Discussion with Ricky Ian Gordon, Karen Brunssen and Robert Thomson (Moderated by Allen Henderson)
  • Voice Master Classes: Tag-Team Style with Ricky Ian Gordon and Karen Brunssen
  • Italian for the Opera with author Robert Thomson
  • The Ages of the Voice with Karen Brunssen
  • The Triple Threat Composer: Ricky Ian Gordon's Operas, Art Songs, and Music Theater Works — His Style and Motivation

 

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Call for Posters

2012 NOA CONVENTION/NATS WINTER WORKSHOP
"Creating without borders: an unconventional idea"
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
JANUARY 5-8

As part of the National Opera Association's commitment to the advancement of excellence in opera performance and pedagogy, the Memphis convention will include a poster session highlighting current research projects on topics related to the performance, pedagogy, composition, and production of opera.

Abstracts should be submitted electronically to Kay Payn, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
DEADLINE: EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

 

Call for Session Proposals

If you would like to be considered for presenting a session, please download and This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it a Session Proposal Form to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 


 

Past NATS Workshops

  • July 28 - 30, 2011 Guys and Gals of Broadway: Music Theater Summer Workshop, Charlotte, NC - Download Workshop Resources
  • March 26 - 30, 2011 Let's Make Music Together: The Art of Collaboration, Milwaukee, WI
  • January 7 - 10, 2010 First the Words, Then the Music, Atlanta, GA
  • June 6 - 9, 2009 Singers at Spoleto!, Charleston, SC
  • January 8 - 11, 2009 Singers on the Beach, Miami, FL
  • January 4 - 6, 2008 From Studio to Stage, Los Angeles, CA
  • July 12 - 14, 2007 Tools for Singers, Newport, RI
  • January 4 - 6, 2007 Around the World, San Diego, CA

Venue

Memphis Marriott Downtown
Venue:
Memphis Marriott Downtown   -   Website
Street:
250 North Main Street
ZIP:
38103
City:
Memphis
State:
TN
Country:
Country: us

Description

Escape to a stunning Memphis, Tennessee hotel located in the heart of the city, boasting exceptional service in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The Memphis Marriott Downtown, the largest hotel in Memphis, Tennessee, is situated on the Memphis Trolley line and is conveniently located near exciting area attractions such as the National Civil Rights Museum, Graceland, AutoZone Park and the FedEx Forum.

Relax and unwind in one of 600 stylish downtown Memphis hotel rooms and suites featuring luxurious Revive Bedding and magnificent views of the city. Feast on savory regional cuisine at the delectable Magnolia Grille, or enjoy a drink with friends at the charming Trolley Stop Bar.

Showcasing 12,000 sq ft of versatile event space, this unique hotel in downtown Memphis connected to the Memphis-Cook Convention Center is perfect for productive business engagements, as well as elegant wedding receptions. Depart from the ordinary and experience the extraordinary at the Marriott, an unforgettable downtown Memphis, Tennessee hotel.


How To Get the Exclusive $109 Room Rate

The preferred method for reservations is online via the dedicated hotel booking website for this NATS/NOA event, where you will be able to make, modify, and cancel your hotel reservations online, as well as take advantage of any room upgrades, amenities, or other services offered by the hotel. However, phone reservations can be made directly with the hotel 901-527-7300 or, as a last choice option, at the Marriott reservation number 888-557-8740.

The block is held under National Opera Association, and the event code (though probably not needed, unless calling the toll-free number) is M-2NK3A1.

Online and phone reservations will be accepted from 06/17/2011.


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More to See and Do in Memphis

Near the Marriott Hotel (on the trolley line):
Historic Beale Street
National Civil Rights Museum
Memphis Rock and Soul Museum
Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art
Center for Southern Folklore
The Cotton Museum

A short drive from the Marriott Hotel:
Stax Museum of American Soul Music
National Ornamental Metal Museum
Sun Studio
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Graceland

Tunica Casinos are less than an hour away.