NATS- LA Spring Symposium

“Spanish canciones and zarzuela”

featuring

Anthony León

&

Melodee Fernandez

Sunday, April 21, 2024

1:00 - 6:00 PM PDT

Whittier College

13445 PHILADELPHIA ST.

WHITTIER, CA 90601

Deadline for singer applications - extended to April 8!

NATS-LA STUDENT AUDITIONS: COLLEGIATE DIVISION

BOTH MUSICAL THEATER & CLASSICAL DIVISIONS

Saturday, March 9, 2024

LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY

1 Loyola Marymount University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90045

2024 NATS-LA Collegiate Auditions Timeline

Jan. 9: Registration Opens

March 1: Registration Closes

March 5: Judging Schedule sent to Teachers

March 5: Audition Schedule sent to Students

March 9: Collegiate Auditions at Loyola Marymount University

Schedule for March 9:

8:00 AM: Student and Teacher/pianist check-in (courtyard of Burns Fine Art Center)

8:30 AM:  Teacher Meeting* in "hospitality room" (directions given at check-in)

*pianists, judges, teachers, volunteers & admin all called!

9:10 AM-1:45 PM Student Auditions (4 rooms posted on schedule)

1:45-3:30 PM Lunch (hospitality room and outside)

3:30-4:30 PM Finals Recital (Murphy Recital Hall)

4:30-5 PM Awards Ceremony (Murphy Recital Hall)

Join us as we to celebrate the winners of our NATS Student Auditions - Los Angeles Chapter - Student Evaluation Program - with our “SEP Extravaganza Recital”,

This season, the SEP auditions were held on Saturday November 4th, 2023, at Fullerton College, in Fullerton.  

1st place winners in each division are invited to perform in this separate showcase recital - our SEP Extravaganza. Here, you will be presented with the accomplishments of some of our best singers, representing all age groups, in Classical, Musical Theater, Contemporary Commercial Music (Pop, Jazz. etc.) and Hall Johnson Spiritual categories.

This year’s SEP Extravaganza will be held at:

MEMORIAL CHAPEL AT WHITTIER COLLEGE

13445 PHILADELPHIA ST., WHITTIER, CA 90601

Reception to follow

Admission is FREE

For more info, visit https://natslachapter.org/sep-extravaganza

Ebell Club of LA and NATS-LA Present

Live in the Lounge: Music from the Parlor

Michele Patzakis and John Sawoski in Concert with guest artist Isabella Adad

Celebrate the spirit of song! Join us at The Ebell of Los Angeles and allow the melodies that once graced parlors past to transport you through time. Acclaimed soprano and Ebell Member Michele Patzakis pays homage to the musical soirée with treasured songs of the Victorian Era, the Golden Age of the American Songbook, and Tin Pan Alley. Joined by pianist John Sawoski and soprano Isabella Adad, Michele's "Music From the Parlor” will take you on a journey through time with the songs that have inspired generations. Perfect for music and history lovers of all ages, this performance and sing-along is not to be missed! RSVP to reserve your spot today.

Tickets and more information available at

https://ebellofla.org/event/live-in-the-lounge-music-from-the-parlor-11-29-23/

NATS-LA Presents

Fall Symposium

“All Things Auditions”

Saturday, November 11, 2023

with our chapter General Meeting

during the lunch hour (12:00 - 1:30 PM)

"All Things Auditions" will offer two public masterclasses where singers will have the opportunity to practice auditioning! One masterclass will be for young artist/professional singers looking to audition for young artist programs and opera companies.

The second masterclass will be for collegiate singers who are entering undergraduate or master's degrees, or transfer auditions between colleges.

The young artist/professional panel will be comprised of Josh Shaw (Pacific Opera Project), Shira Renee Thomas (Valley Opera & Performing Arts) and Lucy Yates (UCLA/Teatro Nuovo).

The collegiate panel will be comprised of Thomas Michael Allen (USC), Dr. Marc Callahan (Chapman University) and Dr. Alexander Hahn (CSULB).

Our collaborative pianist will be Sky Haneul Lee.

Register to attend at https://natslachapter.org/fall-symposium-2023-register

More info at https://natslachapter.org/fall-symposium-2023

The purpose of our Student Evaluation Program (SEP) is to provide an opportunity for student singers of all age groups to perform before a panel of outstanding NATS adjudicators in a positive and constructive format, in Classical, Musical Theater, Commercial Music (Pop, Jazz, etc.) and Hall Johnson Spiritual categories. 

Singers receive written evaluations to assist them in growing as performers and musicians.  Outstanding participants are selected to perform in a Special Recognition Awards' Recital on the day of the event.  

Registration open from September 25 - October 16.

For registration info and more, visit https://natslachapter.org/sep-1

NATS-LA is proud to announce this exciting event sponsored by The Opera Buffs, with additional prizes for the vocalists sponsored by NATS-LA and the Perfect Day Music Foundation.

Grammy® Award-winning baritone Lucas Meachem, one of the most accomplished, and in-demand singers of the moment, is hosting a free masterclass on Sat., Sept. 30th at 1 PM at MiMoDa Studio.

Meachem will be working with six classical vocalists (5 of which will have applied and been selected by Meachem, and the sixth will be chosen from a lottery during the masterclass). All singers will receive cash prizes.

This event is FREE and open to the public, RSVP required as seating is limited.

Doors open at noon, masterclass runs 1-4 PM, and then there will be an after party until 5 PM.

MiMoDa is attached to Paper or Plastik Café. Come early and enjoy lunch or grab a drink. Food & drink allowed in the performance venue as well.

AND, don’t miss Lucas Meachem, as he returns to the title role in LA Opera’s production of Don Giovanni, Sept. 23-Oct. 15.

NATS-LA PRESENTS

The Gwendolyn Roberts

Young Artist Auditions (YAA)

Winner’s Recital

FEATURING

VERONICA ROBINSON

WITH COLLABORATIVE PIANIST

Dr. Clara Cheng

Saturday, September 23, 2023

RECITAL 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Saint Jude’s Catholic Church

32032 LINDERO CANYON RD

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361

Reception to follow

Click here for more information.

GWENDOLYN ROBERTS YOUNG ARTIST AUDITIONS 2023

SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2023

10:30 AM – 3:00 PM

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY IRVINE

1530 CONCORDIA

IRVINE, CA 92612

Registration: March 27 - May 4, 2023

The purpose of the Gwendolyn Roberts Young Artist Auditions of NATS-Los Angeles (NATS-LA) is to select those singers whose artistry and ability indicate that they are ready for a professional career.  The winner will demonstrate exceptional artistry and ability which include differentiation of musical style and languages, vocal and physical expressiveness that sets them apart from their peers.  

AWARDS  

FIRST:

$1,500 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: CERTIFICATE OF AWARD; AND A “YOUNG ARTIST OF THE YEAR” PUBLIC SHOWCASE RECITAL SPONSORED BY NATS-LA CHAPTER.

SECOND:

$500 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD; CERTIFICATE OF AWARD.

THIRD:

$300 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD; CERTIFICATE OF AWARD.

All award winners will participate in a masterclass with Elizabeth Hynes on Saturday, May 20 from 2:00-4:00 PM at Concordia University, Irvine (Borland-Manske Center; Zhang Hall), 1530 Concordia, Irvine, CA 92612.

The collaborative pianist for the masterclass, provided by NATS-LA, will be You Zhao.  (Applicants must provide their own accompanist for their audition and for the recital, should they win First Place.)

Application Form

More information

NATS-LA STUDENT AUDITIONS: COLLEGIATE DIVISION

NEW! INTRODUCING NEW, MUSICAL THEATER DIVISION IN ADDITION TO CLASSICAL DIVISION

Saturday, April 1, 2023

SCRIPPS COLLEGE

CLAREMONT, CA

Registration: February 1 - March 22, 2023

“A Versatile Toolbox” featuring two joint Master Classes with brothers

CRAIG & KEITH COLCLOUGH

with Collaborative Pianist, David Wilkinson

Register to attend online or in-person

Program of Singers

For more information, visit https://natslachapter.org/winter-symposium

Los Angeles-based Soprano, Claire Pegram, student of Elizabeth Hynes, earned the Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance at the A.J. Opera Institute in North Carolina, and the Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance at the University of Michigan. Ms. Pegram sings with both the LA Opera Chorus and the Los Angeles Master Chorale, recently performing Mozart's Great Mass in C minor, Beethoven's Ninth Symphony and more great works under the batons of Esa-Pekka Salonen and Gustavo Dudamel at Disney Concert Hall. Some opera roles Ms. Pegram has enjoyed singing are Sophie in Massenet's Werther and Tisbe in La Cenerentola. NATS-LA warmly congratulates Ms. Pegram as she presents her YAA winner's recital!

Reception to follow.

More info at https://natslachapter.org/yaa-recital

NATS-LA presents international opera star Susan Graham in two master class sessions at the San Marino Community Church. This is a HYBRID event (people may attend live or online.) For more information, masterclass submissions, reservations and ticket sales, please visit https://natslachapter.org/winter-symposium

WHAT IS SEP?

Don’t miss the SEP Awards Recital  (our NATS Student Auditions - Los Angeles Chapter - Student Evaluation Program 2021 event) on Saturday, November 13. Two recitals - 1:00 and 1:45 PM Pacific Time.

Results and recital info can be found at https://natslachapter.org/sep-results.

Barbara Bonney Master Classes for Collegiate Auditions 

Barbara Bonney is widely recognized as a superlative recital and concert artist and as one of the great Mozart singers of her generation. She has made over 90 recordings with the most important conductors and orchestras in the world today. Ms. Bonney has appeared at major opera houses all over the world. Among her "signature" roles are Sophie in Der Rosenkavalier, Pamina in Die Zauberflõte and Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro. She has performed regularly under Seiji Ozawa, Riccardo Muti, Claudio Abbado, André Previn, Trevor Pinnock, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, and John Eliot Gardiner. She received an honorary Doctorate degree, from her Alma Mater, the University of New Hampshire, an honorary Doctorate from Bowdoin College in Maine, and an honorary Doctorate from the Royal Academy of Music in London. In 2007 she was appointed a Professor at the Mozarteum University in Salzburg.

Barbara Bonney Master Classes for Collegiate Auditions 

Barbara Bonney is widely recognized as a superlative recital and concert artist and as one of the great Mozart singers of her generation. She has made over 90 recordings with the most important conductors and orchestras in the world today. Ms. Bonney has appeared at major opera houses all over the world. Among her "signature" roles are Sophie in Der Rosenkavalier, Pamina in Die Zauberflõte and Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro. She has performed regularly under Seiji Ozawa, Riccardo Muti, Claudio Abbado, André Previn, Trevor Pinnock, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, and John Eliot Gardiner. She received an honorary Doctorate degree, from her Alma Mater, the University of New Hampshire, an honorary Doctorate from Bowdoin College in Maine, and an honorary Doctorate from the Royal Academy of Music in London. In 2007 she was appointed a Professor at the Mozarteum University in Salzburg.

Mid-Semester Zoom Check in

Saturday, October 17, 1-3pm

This will be another casual gathering over Zoom to catch up with each other and "talk shop" as we all continue to learn about new resources and tools for navigating our current teaching reality.

Grab your favourite pumpkin-flavored item ('tis the season!) and join us on Zoom!

We are stronger together and we hope to see you there.

This event is FREE for all NATs-LA members

ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTER HERE.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

NATS-LA SUMMER SIESTA:
Singing into the Future with NATS-LA

Zoom Membership Meeting

This event is FREE  for all NATS-LA members,
BUT ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020
1:00-3:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Please use the link below to register in advance for this meeting:

https://cccconfer.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAvdu-vqjgiHNRYuJdp4FaMJbbGZWwlCGLL

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
 

We hope you'll join us Saturday, August 22 at 1PM-3PM for our Summer Siesta: a casual and informative gathering of NATS-LA members to share ideas and thoughts on various learning opportunities we've had over the summer.

From the NATS Virtual Conference to the Classical Singer Convention and numerous other virtual offerings, there is so much knowledge to be shared. Included in this event will be a time for all NATS-LA members to share their own personal findings and experiences, as well as a panel discussion on effective practices for online teaching, featuring NATS-LA members Crystal Barron, Aram Barsamian and Melissa Treinkman, moderated by Joel Balzun.
 

Grab your favorite iced beverage and join us on Zoom! (See link below)  We are stronger together and we hope to see many of you there.

Joel Balzun
Vice President and Programs Chair, NATS-LA