NATS Intern Program

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 experience or less of teaching singing are urged to apply for NATS intern programs.

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 and PICTURES!

DATE: June 9-19, 2009

LOCATION: Shorter College, Rome, GA

DEADLINE: APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE NATS EXECUTIVE OFFICE BEFORE DECEMBER 15, 2008

Announcment and Information

Application form

YOUNG LEADERS AWARD

DESCRIPTION: YOUNG LEADERS AWARD, Sponsored by the National Association of Teachers of Singing, Inc. and the NATS Foundation

A grant program for young teachers of singing, The Young Leaders Award will offer winners from specific regions up to $1,000 each to cover expenses for travel, housing, registration, food, and other related costs to use for attendance at NATS National Conferences.

In 2010, seven winners will be drawn; one each from the Cal-Western, Mid-Atlantic, Mid-South, New England, Southeastern, Southern, and Texoma Regions. They will attend the 51st National Convention in Salt Lake City, UT, July 2 - 6, 2010. Informational flyer coming soon. Please check back later!

Send all required materials in one envelope to:
Joan Adams, NATS, Inc.
9957 Moorings Drive, Suite 401
Jacksonville, FL 32257

info@nats.org

Young Leaders Award Application

DEADLINE: Submission Deadline is January 11, 2010. Completed applications with all required materials must be received in the NATS Executive Office by the deadline date. Late entries will not be considered for the award.

2010 Young Leaders Award Informational Flyer

Past Young Leaders

STUDENT NATS CHAPTERS (SNATS)

DESCRIPTION: The National Association of Teachers of Singing has fostered the formation of student chapters in order to advance knowledge about the Association and the professions of teaching and singing. A Student NATS (SNATS) Chapter is an organization of students who can meet, hold events and discussions, participate, practice, and learn more about voice teaching as a profession.

In order to form a SNATS Chapter, a Full or Associate NATS member in good standing may petition the SNATS Coordinator on behalf of a group of students to grant a SNATS Chapter charter. The Vice-President for Discretionary Funds & Field Activities will serve as the SNATS Coordinator. SNATS Chapter members may be invited to local NATS meetings, and are always welcome to attend NATS workshops, conferences, and other events at a special student registration rate. Order the Journal of Singing today through your SNATS advisor for a discounted student rate!

"A tremendous gap exists between the student years and the professional teaching years. SNATS Chapters mentor young singers into the profession at a grass roots level, and provide opportunities for supplementary information and education within NATS."

--Dr. Kathryn Proctor Duax
Former Vice-President for Discretionary Funds & Field Activities of NATS and SNATS Coordinator

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