DESCRIPTION: The NATS Intern Program is an exciting and innovative venture that seeks to pair experienced and recognized master teachers of voice with talented young members of NATS. Within a format designed to promote the dynamic exchange of ideas and techniques, the goal is to improve substantially the studio teaching skills of these promising young teachers. Each intern will teach four lessons to two students (one male and one female) and perform in a master class under the supervision of a master teacher. In addition, the master teachers, Cynthia Vaughn (vocal literature liaison), and special guests will present lectures and demonstrations.

Interns chosen will be responsible for their own expenses, although financial assistance will be available through the NATS Foundation for housing and meals. Interns may also request financial assistance from their NATS chapters or regions as well as from their institutions of employment for travel. The interns' tuition expenses for this program are completely covered by NATS, Inc., and the NATS Foundation.

All NATS members with five years or less of experience teaching singing are urged to apply for NATS intern programs.

DATE: June 7-17, 2011

LOCATION: University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire

DEADLINE: APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE NATS EXECUTIVE OFFICE BEFORE DECEMBER 15, 2010

2011 Intern Program Announcement and Requirements

Intern Program Application Form

Hosting a Summer Intern Program
If your school or facility would be interested in coordinating/hosting a future NATS Summer Intern Program, please contact the Intern Program Coordinator for details and facility requirements.

Supporting the Summer Intern Program
If you are interested in contributing to the support of the Summer Intern program, donations may be made to the James McKinney Memorial Fund through the NATS Foundation.

Past NATS Interns