National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS)

🎉 Congratulations to all 2026 National Student Auditions Semifinalists! 🎉

What an incredible accomplishment. We can’t wait to welcome you to San Antonio this July for the National Semifinals and Finals.

As you prepare for Nationals, please take time to carefully read all email correspondence from NATS. Important deadlines, registration requirements, scheduling information, and event details are included throughout these communications.

✅ Read every email thoroughly
✅ Complete all required registrations and forms
✅ Mark important deadlines on your calendar
✅ Explore everything happening at the National Conference

While you’re planning your trip, don’t miss one of our featured conference events:

🎭 The Great American Songbook starring Caroline Bowman & Austin Colby
📅 Sunday, July 5, 2026
🕢 7:30 p.m.
📍 San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter, Salon I
🎹 Benjamin Rauhala, Music Director

Broadway stars and real-life husband-and-wife duo Caroline Bowman and Austin Colby will take the stage for an unforgettable evening celebrating America’s greatest songs. (Separate ticket required.)

We look forward to celebrating your artistry, dedication, and achievements in San Antonio. Congratulations again, semifinalists—we’ll see you soon!

🎹 Collaborative Pianists: NATS would like to hear from you. NATS is launching a new "Voices from the Field" webpage series designed to welcome and support the many perspectives and lived experiences that shape the teaching of singing profession.

We are beginning with collaborative pianists — essential partners in the vocal ecosystem whose artistry, preparation, flexibility, and musical partnership help singers learn, grow, and perform with confidence.

If you are a Collaborative Pianist AND A CURRENT NATS member, we invite you to share your experiences working with singers, voice teachers, students, auditions, rehearsals, performances, and other music-making spaces.

Selected testimonials may be featured on the NATS website as part of this new webpage series. Share your voice and help us build a stronger, more connected professional community.

ACCESS TESTIMONIAL FORM HERE:
➡️https://form.jotform.com/natsstaff/vftf-collabpianist

San Antonio is calling…
are YOU coming? ✨🎶

The countdown is officially on for the National Association of Teachers of Singing 59th National Conference, happening July 3–7 in San Antonio, and this year’s lineup is HUGE. 🤯

✔️ 200+ presenters
✔️ 75 breakout sessions
✔️ The latest in voice research, repertoire & pedagogy
✔️ Incredible live performances
✔️ National Student Auditions semifinal & final rounds
✔️ Expert plenary sessions
✔️ Riverwalk fun, networking & unforgettable memories

And don’t forget the extras:
🚤 River barge tour
🎤 Headliner concert
🥂 Conference banquet celebration

If you’re attending, now’s the time to finish your checklist! 👇

📌 Register by June 15 to lock in regular rates
📌 Add your headliner concert + river tour tickets
📌 Book your hotel room by June 6 for best availability

Whether you’re a longtime member or attending your first national conference, this is one of the biggest opportunities of the year to connect, learn, and be inspired alongside the voice community. 💙

🎟️ Register now and start planning your San Antonio experience!

San Antonio 2026 - Program | National Association of Teachers of Singing 2026 NATS National Conference San Antonio Program

Congrats to our April
Referral Champion 🎉

✨ Natalee Louise McReynolds ✨
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Nataee has 14 years of teaching experience and a passion for helping young performers shine!

Last year, she opened the Louise School of Music in Knoxville, TN.

Though classically trained in voice, her heart belongs to Musical Theatre, and that’s what the majority of her students study with her today.

She also created a one-of-a-kind voice curriculum designed especially for young singers ages 8–12, helping budding performers build confidence and good technique from the start.

Natalee is a big fan of the learning and connection opportunities through NATS, from education articles and NATS chats to national presentations and student auditions.

The magic of our NATS National Conference doesn’t happen by accident… it happens because of passionate people who step up, jump in, and help create an unforgettable experience for our community. 💙💚

Volunteering is one of the BEST ways to connect, network, gain behind-the-scenes experience, and truly become part of the heartbeat of conference week.

If you’re a Pre-Professional NATS student member, we’d love to have you join us in San Antonio for the 59th NATS National Conference, July 3–7, 2026! ✨

🎶 Build meaningful connections
🎶 Gain valuable professional experience
🎶 Support the voice community
🎶 Be part of something bigger

Volunteer opportunities are limited, so don’t wait!
Deadline: application due June 1st, 2026

👉 Learn more + apply here: nats dot org /volunteer