Now that 2020 is behind us and there is hope on the horizon with a vaccine, join us as we discuss planning within the singing ecosystem for the second half of 2021. Our panel will discuss what changes we anticipate in regards to teaching, casting, and school as well as our predictions for the performing arts as a whole. This free NATS webinar will be streamed live from 3:30 to 5 p.m. EST this Thursday, February 4 on the Official NATS YouTube channel. No registration required.

WHO:

• Ian Howell, New England Conservatory faculty
• Matthew Edwards, artistic director, CCM Pedagogy Institute at Shenandoah University
• Kristin Cowdin, president and artist manager for Sempre Artists 
• Alexa Smith, chief of staff and assistant vice president for special initiatives at Manhattan School of Music
• Nathan De’Shon Myers, singer/conductor
• Allen Henderson, executive director, National Association of Teachers of Singing
• Jenny Ravitz, casting director, Jonathan Strauss Casting
• Alex Brightman, writer and Tony-nominated actor

WHAT: Free webinar discussing planning for second half of the year

• Based on what we know now and have learned, what do we think fall will look like for various segments of the singing industry?
• What has the pandemic taught us about our industry?
• What are some things we have learned and implemented that we might retain even after post pandemic life is reset?
• What are some things we have shed that we hope will not return?
• This and much more will frame our conversation.

WHEN: Thursday, February 4 from 3:30-5 p.m. ET / 2:30-4 p.m. CT / 12:30-2 p.m. PT

WHERE: Official NATS YouTube channel