Winter Workshop January 7-9, 2027

Loyola University New Orleans

Early registration opens August 12, 2026

The Intersection of Jazz and Opera

Step into the electrifying heart of New Orleans for the intersection of jazz and opera. Explore the immersive, high-energy experience where the pulse of jazz meets the power of opera! Enjoy live performances, dynamic cross-training masterclasses, and genre defying voice pedagogy sessions. Top industry professionals will ignite your passion as they reveal how jazz has shaped new classical works, Broadway hits, and popular music.

- Featuring -

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Dominique Eade

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Alexis Davis Hazell

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Earl Hazell

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Marci Rosenberg

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Kevin Wilson

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Liz Johnson

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Kanisha Kellum

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Ollie Watts-Davis

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Lara & Robert Brooks

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Alison Crockett

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Zoe Leger

A Note From the Vice President of Workshops

It is my pleasure to invite you to the 2027 NATS Winter Workshop in festive New Orleans, LA. This year’s conference,"At the Intersection of Opera and Jazz," promises an unforgettable, immersive three-day experience. Join us for inspiring live performances, cross-training tools, innovative pedagogy for versatile vocal development and aesthetic navigation, and deep dives into the rich history and artistry connecting contemporary classical voice, gospel, and jazz. Join us for a celebration of voice with an award-winning, esteemed faculty of your NATS colleagues! - Kevin Wilson