MENU
Program Special Events Marketing Hotel/Transportation Registration
Pre-Conference Events/Special Tours
Pre-Conference Workshops (additional ticket purchase required to attend)
Acoustic and Perceptual Voice Pedagogy: From impulse and affect to pedagogy and performance • Voice and Hearing Health for Singers and Voice Teachers • Teaching the Singer Songwriter • Emotional Safety on Stage, In Rehearsal and In the Studio • When Pedagogy Meets Profession
Social Gatherings
Grand Opening Reception • GRAND songSLAM • Intern Program Reunion • President's Reception •
Pub Crawl - NATS ROCKS KNOX! • NATS Leadership Luncheon • SNATS Gathering • Gala Celebration Banquet
Recitals
NATSAA • NMTC • Art Song Composition Recital • American Spiritual Ensemble • Lawrence Brownlee
Competition Finals
National Student Auditions
Other Special Events
College Showcase & Expo
Tour departs the Knoxville Convention Center at 8 am and returns to Knoxville at approximately 3 pm.
Experience the beauty and history of Cades Cove - Nestled in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, you’ll find Cades Cove. It’s an area lush with history, wildlife and some of the most beautiful views you’ll find in the park. An expert guide will take you on a memorable and educational experience perfect for a day tour.
Whether you’re a regular visitor to Cades Cove or this is your first time, there’s always something new to learn or see. Discover the history of the Cove and share in the personal stories of its people. You’ll also learn about the ecology, flora and wildlife of the region.
A tour through Cades Cove will offer you a rare chance to turn off your phone and reconnect with nature in one of the Smokies’ most popular spots. Take a journey into the past as you explore the lives of those who once lived in the Cove and witness its natural wonders in the flora and fauna that grow there.
Make sure you bring your camera!
Thursday, June 25, 2020 – Dinner Cruise – Details coming soon!
Address: 300 Neyland Dr, Knoxville, TN 37902
This authentic paddle wheeler is United States Coast Guard approved for 235 passengers. The main deck seats 144 passengers and is fully enclosed, air conditioned, and heated for year-round comfort. The vessel is equipped with two (2) bars, a dance floor, band stage, and is exquisitely decorated for the most elegant dinner and entertainment available.
THE HISTORIC TENNESSEE RIVER
The Tennessee River is one of the most beautiful rivers you will ever cruise. While cruising, you will enjoy one of the most breathtaking views in Knoxville. Not only will you see some of the history of the river, you will most certainly be relaxed by the river’s beauty.
TENNESSEE RIVERBOAT STAFF
The riverboat is licensed by the United States Coast Guard and conforms to the rigid requirements for passenger safety. All of our captains and deckhands are trained in firefighting, CPR and safety procedures. Our reservationist, sales staff, food and beverage staff and wait staff are fully trained in providing quality customer service. We take pride in providing friendly service and will ensure all your needs are met.
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Ballroom EFG
Time: 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Location: Ballroom ABC
We are excited to have Sparks and Wiry Cries at the conference to collaborate with NATS on the first ever Grand SongSLAM? What is a SongSLAM? It is a unique event for emerging composer/performer teams to premiere new art song. In the poetry-slam tradition, audience members vote on their favorite performances, and cash prizes are awarded. Be in the room when teams from across the country who have written new art song especially for this event present their work. Vote on your favorite and determine the prize winners! Better yet you can also visit the teams at the booth in the exhibit hall and purchase their works.
This event is by invitation only.
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: 301 DE
This event is for all NATS Board of Directors, Foundation Board Officers, and all NATS District Governors and Chapter Presidents. This event is an important opportunity for chapter and district leadership to receive training in how NATS works as well as to provide input to national leaders and staff on the work of NATS. This will be your opportunity to network with other officers, ask questions, and learn!
This event is by invitation only.
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: 301 DE
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Pavilion Ballroom - Holiday Inn
Introduced by:
This event is an opportunity for all those who have participated in past Intern Program events to gather together and catch up with one another. All past interns and master teachers are encouraged to attend. Everyone is encouraged to bring a lunch to the meeting; NATS will provide a drink and dessert.
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
Location: Grand Pavilion Ballroom - Holiday Inn
This will be an opportunity for all SNATS members and their advisers to get together to network, ask questions and talk about future plans for their chapters. Attendees will need to bring a lunch, and NATS will provide a drink and dessert. Presided by Alison Feldt, Vice President for Outreach.
Time: 7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Location: Ballroom ABC - additional ticket purchase required to attend
Come join us for our Gala Celebration Banquet featuring the presentation of the NATS Lifetime Achievement Award, a dinner buffet and dancing! Presiding: Karen Brunssen, NATS President.
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Presenters: TBA
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Tennessee Theater(offsite) - additional ticket purchase required to attend
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
Location: Lecture Hall
42 singers from around the world will advance to national semifinal and final rounds
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Pavilion Ballroom - Holiday Inn (Drawing for prizes at 6:45 p.m.)
Our NATS College Showcase & Expo will feature dozens of schools showcasing their undergraduate and graduate programs. There’s no better time for students – as well as parents and teachers – to learn more about what these colleges and universities have to offer. Plus: Join us for a drawing for prizes at 6:45 p.m.!
Back to Knoxville 2020 Home Page
National Association of Teachers of Singing • 9957 Moorings Drive, Suite 401 • Jacksonville FL 32257
Phone: 904-992-9101 • Fax: 904-262-2587 • Email:
© 1944-2019 National Association of Teachers of Singing, Inc.
Reproduction without explicit permission is prohibited. All Rights Reserved.
Privacy Policy | Site Map | Contact Us
Connect with us