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Published on Saturday, 03 December 2011 17:05

Written by Vaida Falconbridge

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 National Association of Teachers of Singing

 Redwood Empire Chapter

 Northern California Region

From the President

Welcome to the website of NATS—Redwood Empire chapter!

You’ll find top-notch collegiality, along with plenty of pedagogical and artistic stimulation in this group!  

Following the example of our national organization, we offer locally, several events and programs each year.  This gives our students at all levels, opportunities to perform, to learn and grow as singers.  These events include the annual Scholarship Auditions/Winners Recital in February, as well as spring/fall master classes and seminars presented by nationally known experts in various styles and areas of expertise (recent examples include Dave Stroud with Speech Level Singing, Singers’ Gym coaches Ben Bernstein and Kathy Cathcart, Lisa Popeil and the Total Singer vocal technique, the late Lorenzo Malfatti, Italian lyric diction coach, and Dr. Alan Smith of USC). 

Our biggest event is our fall fundraiser “High Tea and High C’s” concert.  Chapter members present musical entertainment along with an elegant formal high tea; everything, including antique tea settings, table linens, and fabulous finger foods, is provided by our own members and students.  Needless to say, it sells out every year!

Our chapter offers teachers ideas and resources on repertoire, venues, accompanists, health care professionals in our area, and access to all master classes and workshops.  We strongly promote professionalism and a unified code of business ethics among local voice teachers.

Please feel free to peruse the rest of our website for more information on upcoming chapter events, our photo gallery, and our membership directory.  And please let us know if we can assist you in finding a voice teacher to meet your needs and objectives.  That’s what we’re all about!

Best wishes for lifelong vocal health and enjoyment,

Vaida Falconbridge

Chapter President