International Initiatives
International Initiatives Committee (stated in the NATS Board Policy Manual on Committees)
The International Initiatives Committee will work together to encourage mutually beneficial musical and pedagogical relationships, experiences, and connectivity with established international voice associations, other voice-oriented organizations, their members, and others. An International Advisory Panel of members with international perspectives will support the committee as needed. Current goals for this committee include updating the charge and evaluating the effectiveness of this consortium.
NATS International Region
If you live outside of the United States or Canada and would like to join or participate with NATS, check out our International Region.
Past Activity: NATS Transatlantic Pedagogy Trip to England
June 1-12, 2023
Travel with fellow NATS members and friends on this truly unique cultural and educational journey to expand your horizons! You’ll have the opportunity to share pedagogical perspectives, hear from English and European pedagogues and researchers, plus visit the sites of London, Windsor, Cambridge, Guildford, and Eton. Together, we’ll experience an Evensong, see a West End show, and attend several concerts. You’ll even have the option to take in an opera at Garsington Opera with dinner on the grounds. We’ve also planned free time to explore, including a trip to Harrods — the world’s most famous department store! DETAILS
Past Activity: NATS Transatlantic Pedagogy Trip to Germany
June 7-18, 2019
In celebration of the 75 anniversary of NATS, members, spouses and guests traveled on a voice pedagogy tour of Germany! This unique cultural and educational journey was an opportunity to expand horizons; share pedagogical perspectives with each other; hear from German pedagogues and scientists; and visit the sites in Leipzig, Dresden, Potsdam and Berlin.The itinerary also included the first weekend concerts of Bach Fest Leipzig 2019. DETAILS
Past Activity: A Kaleidoscope of Vocal Pedagogy — Berlin
June 8, 2019
This one-day Mini-conference was the start-off of the NATS Transatlantic Pedagogy Trip to celebrate their 75th Anniversary. It’s a great opportunity to share thoughts on the way forward for singing education on both sides of the Atlantic. The event was a cooperation between BDG and NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing).
