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Master Class with Jennifer Larmore
Monday, January 28, 2007
6:30 to 9:30 pm
Recital Hall at DePaul University
804 W. Belden, Chicago

Chicago Chapter NATS is very excited to be sponsoring this year, along with DePaul University, a Master Class with Jennifer Larmore. Jennifer Larmore is a highly acclaimed mezzo-soprano who has performed in prestigious opera houses and concert halls throughout the world. Monday, January

The observation fee is $15 for students and NATS members; $25 for community members and teachers.

This event sponsored in part by a
National Association of Teachers of Singing Discretionary Funds Grant.


Healthy Musical Theater Performing
October 20, 2007 | 10:00-1:00
Lake Forest College, Reid Chapel
550 Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, Illinois

$15 for students & NATS members
$20 for community members & teachers
Lake Forest students are free with ID

Dr. Pam Phillips
will discuss how resonance changes in a music theatre voice, what the position of the larynx is while singing, healthy beginning and advanced belt exercises and songs. She will demonstrate these methods working with the speaking voice and the singing voice. A question and answer session will conclude this workshop.

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2007 Vocal Auditions             Click here for CNATS Audition Winners 2007
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Moody Bible Institute, 820 N LaSalle Blvd, Chicago, Illinois

Audition Chair: Lisa Griffith - president@chicagonats.org
Schedule Chair: Kathleen Van De Graaff - auditions@chicagonats.org

Audition Guidelines
It is the responsibility of all teachers and students to familiarize themselves with audition guidelines.

Registration
Registration for the 2007 CCNATS Student Auditions is now closed. All registered students will be contacted via email with their registration time and accompanist information. CCNATS participating teachers will receive information for all divisions via email. Please direct any questions to the audition or schedule chair (see above)."

Purpose
Each year the Chicago Chapter of NATS hosts Student Auditions to provide an opportunity for singers to perform and receive written feedback about their performance. This annual event also provides a chance for Chicago-area singers to meet and hear each other sing, allows for NATS teachers get to know their colleagues better, and gives everyone the chance to hear both standard and new repertoire. How to join CCNATS


Joint Meeting/Workshop
Chicago Singing Teachers Guild and Chicago Chapter NATS

Date: Saturday, March 3, 2007
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Northwestern University, Evanston
              Room 109, Music Administration Building, 711 Elgin Road.


“Technology in the Voice Studio”
Presentations and workshops on audio and video recording, acoustic voice analysis, music notation software, computer accompaniment software, and more!

This workshop is free and open to members of CCNATS and CSTG. Dinner will follow the workshop at a local restaurant. More information will be emailed directly to CCNATS members.


2007 Satellite Master Classes

DePaul University
Saturday, January 27, 2007
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Master Teachers:
Pamela Hinchman and David Smalley
St. Xavier University
Saturday, February 10, 2007
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Master Teachers:
Karen Brunssen and Stacy Eckert
The Lake Forest Symphony School
Saturday, February 10, 2007
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Master Teachers:
MaryJean Allen and Robert Heitzinger
  • Participation Fee: $20 per student (includes accompanist.)

  • Observers free.

  • Each participant works with Master Teacher for 20 minutes.

  • Please indicate teacher preference on application.

NOTE: All applications must be postmarked no later than January 20, 2007 for any location.

MORE INFO: Click links for Introductory Letter | Information Packet


Singer/Actor Workshop with Dan Dressen

Date: October 7, 2006
Time: 10am-2:30 pm (w/lunch break)
Location: Vail Chapel

Jeanne Vail chapel at Northwestern University is located just EAST of Alice Millar Chapel. There is an archway over a small courtyard that connects them. Note: Vail is not inside Millar. Parking should be in the parking structure which is accessible via Clark street or Church street -  just east of Chicago Avenue.
More info            Workshop singers list

This event made possible in part by a grant from the Discretionary Funds of the National Association of Teachers of Singing.


Chicago Chapter NATS 2006 Student Auditions

The 2006 Auditions took place on Saturday, April 8, 2006, at Moody Bible Institute. To view the results, click here.

Annual Joint Meeting
CCNATS and Chicago Singing Teachers Guild (CSTG)

Date: Saturday, February 4, 2006
Location: Elmhurst College
4:15 Lecture by Aaron Johnson: "What is Vocology?"
5:15 Discussion
6:00 Dinner

Chapter Open House
Spanish Diction Workshop with Suzanne Draayer

Date: Saturday, October 22, 2005
Location: North Park University
1:00-2:00 Chapter Open House (a time for socializing and networking with colleagues)
2:00-4:00 Spanish Diction Workshop
More info

 

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