Shirlee Emmons Leaves Major Bequest to NATS
Friday, 04 March 2011 00:00

NATS 2011 Member SurveyLong time NATS member and beloved teacher, Shirlee Emmons, ensured that her legacy would continue after her death by making a major bequest in her will to benefit NATS. This significant bequest establishes the Shirlee Emmons/Berton Coffin Endowment Fund. Proceeds from the endowment will be earmarked to fund speakers at national conferences and workshops, with preference for funding speakers on voice pedagogy. “Shirlee’s legacy through her singing, teaching, and writing has had a significant impact on the teaching of voice,” remarked Allen Henderson, NATS Executive Director. “With this gift, Shirlee entrusted NATS with continuing her legacy of supporting voice pedagogy research and education.” Former students and colleagues who have expressed interest in contributing a gift in memory of Shirlee can contribute to this fund by donating online or sending a check to the NATS Executive Office or to the NATS Foundation.