The National Association of Teachers of Singing encourages 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 that 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 Professional NATS member in good standing, or a student who is a potential chapter officer, may petition the Vice President of Outreach on behalf of a group of students to grant a SNATS Chapter charter. SNATS Chapter members may be invited to local NATS meetings, and they are always welcome to attend NATS workshops, conferences, and other events at a special student registration 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, Past President of NATS
Join an Existing SNATS Chapter
Ask a local NATS member, or check our online SNATS directory to see if a SNATS Chapter already exists in your school, community or studio. If it does, join today! If not, find out how to establish a new SNATS Chapter, so you and other interested students can join in the fun.
Establish a New SNATS Chapter
If you are a student who would like to start a chapter at your university, in your studio, or in your local community, you'll need five students to begin a chapter, plus at least one professional member of NATS to act as your Chapter Advisor. Contact the SNATS Coordinator to get details on how easy it is to apply to be an official SNATS Chapter.
If you have difficulty finding an advisor, contact the SNATS Coordinator to find other NATS members in your area who may be willing to help.
SNATS chapter members are not members of NATS; therefore SNATS chapter members do not pay national dues.
SNATS Chapter Membership
Most chapters establish their own local dues to pay for the cost of programs and events. And, chapters may apply for SNATS Grants. SNATS chapter members receive a reduced $40 student rate on a one-year subscription to Journal of Singing. This scholarly journal contains articles on all aspects of singing, voice science, voice pedagogy, literature, and diction. Order Journal of Singing through your SNATS advisor. The SNATS Chapter Advisor collects the student subscription orders in bulk, and then coordinates those subscriptions with the NATS national office.
NATS Pre-Professional Membership
Although SNATS Chapter members are not required to be members of NATS, the association offer a Pre-Professional membership category. Students can become members of NATS and partake in many of the benefits that their teachers enjoy. Learn more about NATS Pre-Professional member benefits, including FREE digital access to the Journal of Singing, and become a part of community of 7,000+ teaching and singing professionals.
SNATS Virtual Summit
Each spring, SNATS Chapters have the opportunity to gather virtually for the SNATS Virtual Summit. This meeting is an opportunity for chapter leaders to share their group’s activities for the year, while also learning about other chapter’s events. See previous SNATS summits and meetings on the association's YouTube channel.
Grant Opportunities
Grants are available to assist SNATS chapters in sponsoring master classes, lectures, recitals, workshops, and other activities that enrich the professional life of SNATS members. View details.
Questions?
For more information about Student NATS (SNATS) Chapters, please contact SNATS Coordinator Nicholas Perna at
