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2011 NATS Intern Program Participants
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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.
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The NATS Intern Program is, without a doubt, the most beneficial post-graduate training a young voice teacher could receive.
-Holly Wrensch, DMA, 2011 NATS Intern
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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.
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The NATS Intern program was the ideal learning environment in which to grow. Working alongside a group of brilliant peers while interacting with generous master teachers created an education of intense, dynamic and insightful proportions.
-Jared Schwartz, 2011 NATS Intern
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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.
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My experience attending the NATS Intern program was tremendously fulfilling. At the same time that I was challenged to stretch myself as a voice teacher, singer, and academic, I felt affirmed in my particular strengths as a vocal pedagogue and performer.
-Jennifer Farrell, 2011 NATS Intern
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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
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Download Intern Program Application Form 
Download Intern Program Application Requirements 
