In the September/October 2026 issue of the Journal of Singing, Randall Umstead—in his first editorial as president—lays out a vision for NATS’s future. Reflecting on the personal impact of many music educators and considering nearly three decades of involvement with NATS, Umstead emphasizes the significance of mentorship, service, and continued organizational evolution in shaping the profession. While today’s environment presents new challenges, many of these issues resemble those faced by early NATS leaders. Connecting with these historical parallels underscores the ever-present need for unity, shared responsibility, mutual support, and active participation, reminding readers that NATS’s future lies in both individual contributions and collective efforts.

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