NATS ​Mission Statement:  To encourage the highest standards of the vocal art and of ethical principles
in the teaching of singing; and to promote vocal education and research at all levels, both for the enrichment
of the general public and for the professional advancementof the talented.

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The National
​Association of Teachers
​of Singing, Inc. (NATS) 
was founded in 1944 and is now the largest association of teachers of singing in the world -- over 7000 members in the United States, Canada and over 30 countries. (Read more about the history of NATS) Our membership consists of teachers of singing who hold positions at colleges and universities, maintain private studios as Independent Teachers, collaborative pianists, and voice scientists. Fourteen regions are organized in the United States and Canada, and the North Central Region has chapters in five states/provinces: Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. For chapter officers and links to chapter websites, click on the "North Central Region Officers" tab above.
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A Message from your Regional Governor...
Warm greetings to you from Wisconsin!​ As your Regional Governor, I'd like to welcome you to our North Central website, and encourage you
to visit it and the National Website often. There you'll find links to important information about upcoming auditions, workshops and national conferences, membership instructions for new and renewing members, education advancement through sites such as Vocapedia, and the complete archives of the Journal of Singing, the latest job postings and more.
​I invite you to get in touch anytime you have a question or concern. My contact information can be found in the North Central Regional Officers tab above.  All the best in your musical endeavors!
​
Kathy
Kathleen Otterson
Coming up -Register now for best rates!

June 25-30, 2020
​   
NATS National Conference
75th Anniversary Celebration
Knoxville, TN
more information

CONGRATULATIONS!   2020 NATSAA WINNER
Laura Basse, soprano
(click on Laura's name for more information!)

Teaching in the Time of Corona Virus

.YOUR Professional Association is responding to the needs of its members in this time of "social distancing!"
  • Check out this NATS CHAT "Calming the CoronaVirus and Taking Your Teaching Online" Detailed descriptions and instructions for several platforms are discussed.
  • Other NATS CHATS will deal with "Teaching Lyric Diction Online" and other topics. Stay tuned!
  • APPcompanist is offering NATS members and students a 30-day free trial beginning March 15. If your students need access to accompaniments for the things they are working on, this is the place to go!
  • The NATS Members-Only Facebook page has up-to-the-minute conversations, suggestions, and tutorials posted to assist you'​
NATS is fortunate to have incredible leadership - especially in this time of crisis. Thanks to Executive Director Allen Henderson, NATS President Karen Brunssen, 
​and Competition and Auditions Coordinator Mark McQuade. Just click on their name to send a quick THANK YOU
​for all they are doing!

Welcome, New Members!

North Central welcomes the following new members to NATS
and our region!
(as of February, 2020)
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Samantha Laumann (MN)
Amy Morrison (SD)
Lisa Rumpel (MB)
John Clodfelter (MN)
Karen Hamilton (ND)
Jennifer Haugen (MN)
Tanner Larson (MN)
Kalli Sonnenburg (ND)