NATS has curated four mini-recitals as part of the breakout sessions for the 58th national conference in Knoxville, Tennessee. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience a diverse array of musical styles and repertoire during these sessions.

These mini-recitals offer attendees the chance to experience new literature, or delve into less-familiar repertoire, which can be used in their studios or serve as inspiration for upcoming performances. The themes for the 2024 mini-recitals include: art song from Japan, China and Korea; Afrikaans art song; Cajun and Creole French poetry and songs; music from female composers; the music of Mexicana and Latin-American female composers; as well as Mexican art song.

Below is the list of mini-recitals, along with their dates and times. All sessions are included with conference registration. To take advantage of the early-bird registration discount, attendees are encouraged to register by Monday, April 1.

Saturday, June 29, 2024, 9-10 a.m.

Mini-Recital Series:

• Songs of East Asia: art songs from Japan, China, and Korea. Presenters: Mutsumi Moteki and JungWoo Kim
• Accessing early 20th-century art songs from Japan: Introducing seldom-performed works by Japanese composers into voice studios. Presenters: Sahoko Sato Timpone, Natalie Sherer, Mutsumi Moteki, and Marc Callahan

Sunday, June 30, 2024, 9-10 a.m.

Mini-Recital Series:

• Illuminating IDEA in Afrikaans Art Song Literature. Presenters: Bronwen Forbay, Christian Bester, and Vivian Hamilton
• The Preservation of Cajun and Creole French Through Musical Settings of Recently Discovered Poetry and Songs. Presenters: James Eakin III, Ida Nicolosi, and Jeremy Mims

Sunday, June 30, 2024, 5-6 p.m.

Mini-Recital Series

• Women’s Voices: Songs for Mezzos and Contraltos by Living Female Composers. Presenters: Eileen Downey and Renee Tatum
• Heart Inventions: A Lecture-Recital Exploring Musical and Textual Meaning in Lena McLin’s Art Songs on Love. Presenters: Khyle Wooten and Sakinah Davis

Monday, July 1, 2024, 4-5 p.m.

Mini-Recital Series:

• Mexicana Hermosa. Presenters: Amy Canchola and Noe Garcia
• Complete Canciones by Manuel M. Ponce Vol.1. A publication by Ponce Project Foundation. Presenters: Jessica Posada, Charbel Yubaile, Omar Herrera, and Eric Posada

The stage is set for you — and your students!

Expanded Networking ⬩ Curated Breakout Sessions ⬩ National Student Auditions ⬩ World-Renowned Talent

A terrific lineup of plenary sessions, featured performances, and learning opportunities galore awaits. Make plans today to join us in Knoxville for our 58th national conference. Browse our program pages to see what’s in store.

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Early-bird registration deadline is April 1.