Vocal Cross Training from Every Direction - NATS NW Regional Conference 201...
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Description
Vocal Cross Training
from Every Direction
Keynote speakers:
NATS President, Dr. Norman Spivey (Cross Training in the Studio: Enhancing Vocalism by Working in Both Classical and Music Theatre Styles)
Greta Matassa (Trust Your Ears: Spontaneous Songwriting aka Improvising)
Blake Lewis (American Idol Style)
Other presenters:
Dr. Mari Hahn (Singing From Your Bones: Alexander Technique for the Voice)
Dr. Kari Ragan (Vocal Health for the Cross Training Performer)
Erin Guinup (Ladies of Lyric & Song: Female Composers and Lyricists of the American Musical Theatre)
Once again, this NATS Northwestern Regional Conference will be a wonderful weekend learning opportunity for all NATS teachers, students and colleagues.
Three days of learning sessions with a special Saturday evening Banquet Dinner with live entertainment followed by the NATSAA finals* held at the beautiful Seattle Airport Marriott .
*NATSAA Preliminary round in the morning, with final round in the evening.
Conference Schedule
Friday March 4
- 6:00pm-7:00pm - Reception/Registration
- 7:00pm-7:45pm - American Idol Style with Blake Lewis
- 8:00pm-9:00pm - Ladies of Lyric & Song: Female Composers and Lyricists of the American Musical Theatre. Performance by Erin Guinup
Saturday March 5
- 9:00am-10:30am - Vocal Health for the Cross Training Performer by Dr. Kari Ragan
- 10:30am-10:45am - Break
- 10:45am-12:30pm - Cross Training in the Studio: Enhancing Vocalism by Working in Both Classical and Music Theatre Styles by Dr. Norman Spivey
- 12:30pm-1:30pm - Lunch Break
- 1:30pm-2:00pm - National/Regional Meeting
- 2:00pm-3:45pm - Cross Training In The Studio: Masterclass with Dr. Norman Spivey
- 3:45pm-4:00pm - Break
- 4:00pm-5:00pm - Singing From Your Bones: Alexander Technique for the Voice by Dr. Mari Hahn
- 6:00pm-7:30pm - Dinner Banquet with Entertainment, featuring pianist Justin Cormier
- 7:30pm-9:30pm - NATSAA Finals
Sunday March 6
- 9:00am-9:45am - Panel Presentation: Pedagogy Unique to CCM Singing
- 9:45am-10:15am - Breakout Sessions: Canadian NATS, Cross Training in the Collegiate Studio, Vocal Work with Transgender Singers
- 10:15am-10:30am - Break
- 10:30am-11:55am - Trust Your Ears: Spontaneous Songwriting aka Improvising by Greta Matassa
- 11:55am-12:00pm - Closing Remarks
NATS NORTHWESTERN REGIONAL CONFERENCE page
FAQS
Where to stay?
The conference will be held at the beautiful Seattle Airport Marriott, steps away from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. A special conference center with excellent dining, native Northwest decor, heated garden atrium and indoor swimming pool, the Seattle Airport Marriott is the perfect place to feel like you've had a vacation without leaving the region!
The hotel is located only a 1/4 mile walk from the airport light rail station that serves downtown Seattle or 5 miles from the Amtrak Cascades Tukwila station, meaning that travelers from all parts of our region can fly or take the train to the conference and leave the car at home.
Book your room directly with the hotel at our NATS Conference Rate of 109.00USD/night plus tax. This discounted rate is only available for March 4 - 6 and rooms must be booked by February 19 to be included in our special room rate.
BOOK WITH THIS LINK TO GET THE NATS DISCOUNTED PRICE
Are there any meals included in the Full Program registration fee?
No meals are included. The hotel offers options for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and has a coffee house on site. Nearby food options are also available.
in & around Marriott food options
Please note that the Banquet is a separate fee and is not included in the Full Program registration fee.
Can I register at the door the day of the event?
Yes, we will take registrations at the door. Payments by check or Paypal transaction (including credit cards payments) will be accepted.
What if I can't attend after I registered and paid?
Registrations are non-transferable, but refunds will be offered until February 29th.
You will have to contact the hotel directly for room refunds under their refund/cancellation policy.
Need to contact us?
For online registration questions/issues: northwesternplanning@outlook.com
For all other questions: northwestern@nats.org
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