The 2018 NATS National Conference will feature several major Master Class sessions. Self-recommendations or recommendations of students to participate in the sessions are welcome. Deadline for Master Class recommendations is Tuesday, May 1.

This year’s Master Class sessions will include:

• Breath Bootcamp with Deborah Birnbaum (Pre-Conference Workshop, June 22) – Six singers at any level. Required repertoire: operatic arias or song literature.
• Master Class with Stephanie Blythe and Christine Brewer (June 22) – Four singers who are young professionals. Required repertoire: operatic arias or song literature; one must be in English.
• Master Class with Alton Fitzgerald White (June 24) – Four singers who are young professionals.
• Performing the Great American Songbook with Singers, with collaborative pianist Craig Terry (June 24) – Two singers requested.
• Collaborative Piano Master Class with Craig Terry (June 25) – Three singer/pianist duos who are young professionals. Required repertoire: song literature only.
• Edrie Means Weekly - Legit Singing in Musical Theatre (June 25) – Two singers. Male/Female preferred.

All selected participants must be registered to attend the conference at a minimum for the day on which their session takes place. Very attractive rates are available for students.

To recommend a Master Class participant – whether a student or yourself – click the link below to complete the online application.

SUBMIT RECOMMENDATION

Be sure to note the requirements for each session and complete all required fields in order to complete a recommendation. All applicants must provide an audio sample of appropriate repertoire, maximum 4 minutes (MP3 is the preferred audio format).

For more information on the 55th NATS National Conference, click here.