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2012 NATS Intern Program Participants

2013 NATS Intern Program

DATE: June 12 - 20, 2013
LOCATION: Vanderbilt University, Nashville
DEADLINE: December 15, 2012
Donald Simonson, Director of the NATS Intern Program
Jonathan Retzlaff, On-Site Coordinator

MASTER TEACHERS:
Kenneth Bozeman, Lawrence University Conservatory of Music
Karen Brunssen, Northwestern University
Allen Henderson, Georgia Southern University
Edrie Means Weekly, Shenandoah University Conservatory of Music/Independent Studio

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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.


The 2012 NATS Intern Program was a life-changing experience.  I completed the program feeling inspired, exhilarated, artistically challenged, and exhausted!

-Meredith Ziegler, 2012 NATS Intern


Each intern will teach four lessons to two students (preferably one male and one female) and perform in a master class under the supervision of a master teacher. In addition, the master teachers, our vocal literature liaison, Cynthia Vaughn, and special guests will present special lectures and demonstrations.


I loved every second I spent in the internship and hope it continues for many years to come. Learning, growing, and being stretched in a supportive and positive environment once you’ve become a professional is a rare opportunity, and was one of the highlights of my career thus far.

-Chuck Chandler, 2012 NATS Intern


The master teachers will include collegiate and independent studio teachers who specialize in 'classical' singing, in 'non-classical' styles, and who have experience in the needs of the private studio. Interns will be assigned to work with the master teacher in the area of the Interns' area of specialization. Independent studio teachers are strongly urged to apply.


The warm and supportive atmosphere gave us permission as interns to try new things and take risks in the lessons we were each teaching.  I was truly blown away by the master teachers, and also learned so much from my colleagues.

-Meredith Ziegler, 2012 NATS Intern


Interns chosen will be responsible for their travel expenses, though they may request financial assistance from their NATS chapters or regions as well as from their institutions of employment. NATS, Inc. and the NATS Foundation provide tuition, housing, and meals.

Read more first-hand accounts from previous NATS Intern Program Participants


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