2026 NATS Intern Program

The NATS Intern Program is an innovative and immersive experience that seeks to pair experienced and recognized master teachers with talented early-career members of NATS. Each voice intern will teach lessons to students in an intensive, dynamic setting under the supervision of a master teacher. Collaborative piano interns receive mentored coaching hours, will coach students under the supervision of the collaborative piano master teacher, and participate in lessons. All interns have the opportunity to perform in master classes, participate in educational sessions, and meet daily to discuss the lessons and coachings with their master teacher. 

Instructions

Qualifications:

• NATS member, in good standing. (Non-members may apply with the understanding that all interns who are chosen will be required to join NATS.)
• Early career teacher: less than 5 years of full-time teaching or the part-time equivalent. (Working as a graduate teaching assistant does not count toward the 5-year limit.)
• Master's degree or higher, OR commensurate experience is required.

Required Application Materials:

• Completed application form
• 150-200 word biography
• 300-word Statement of Interest
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae (PDF only). Please make sure this includes information on your experiences in teaching and types of repertoire taught. This should be more than just your performance resume.
• High-Resolution Headshot. Please upload a JPEG only labeled with your name.
•  Recordings:
  • Performances: 2 video recordings of recent performances, demonstrating contrasting styles and genre interests
  • Teaching: 1 video recording of a 15-min sample voice lesson.
    description of video should include length of study with student and lesson objective.