Music Majors Recognized at Local NATS Chapter Conference
November 11, 2022
Six students from the Department of Music represented the voice program at the Central
Region National Association of Teachers of Singing Fall Conference and Student Auditions
on Oct. 21-22 at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Illinois. Five students
advanced to the semi-final round and two to the finals. All who received recognition
for their vocal accomplishments are now eligible to enter the National Student Auditions.
Lower College Treble — Classical
- Elizabeth Button — Honorable Mention
- Keira Quintana — Honorable Mention
Lower College Treble — Musical Theatre
- Elizabeth Button — Honorable Mention
Upper College Treble — Classical
- Whitley Foehner — Third Place
- Kelly Beekman — Honorable Mention
Advanced Musical Theatre
- Heather Martin — Second Place
Webster faculty members Martha J. Hart and Nancy Mayo attended the event with the Webster students. Mayo served as collaborative pianist and played for the six participants in all categories. Karen Kanakis and Leann Schuering were also involved with the event. Jeffrey Carter is Governor of the National Association of Teachers of Singing Central Region.
About the National Association of Teachers of Singing
Founded in 1944, National Association of Teachers of Singing, Inc. (NATS) is the largest professional association of teachers of singing in the world with more than 7,000 members in the United States, Canada and more than 35 other countries. Whether working in independent studios, community schools, elementary and secondary schools, or higher education, NATS members represent the diversity of today’s music landscape, teaching in all vocal styles.
Illinois, Iowa and Missouri constitute the Central Region of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS).
To learn more about the National Association of Teachers of Singing visit nats.org.