National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) records
Collection
0122-SCPA
The National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) was established in 1944 as an educational and collaborative resource for the profession. Through workshops, conferences, events, and publications such as the Journal of Singing, NATS supports the teaching of singing worldwide. The NATS records contain documents, publications, recordings and memorabilia representing the history of the Association since the idea for the organization came into being in 1943.
The collection is open for research use. Materials from this collection must be used in the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library's Irving and Margery Morgan Lowens Special Collections Room during SCPA’s operating hours. Please contact the curator for an appointment or if you have questions related to digital access of the materials.
28.00 Linear Feet
English
The NATS records contain documents, publications, recordings and memorabilia representing the history of the Association since the idea for the organization came into being in 1943.
The National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) was established in 1944 as an educational and collaborative resource for the profession. Through workshops, conferences, events, and publications such as the Journal of Singing, NATS supports the teaching of singing worldwide. The organization came into being in 1944 as an offshoot of the Music Teachers National Association. NATS organizes the NATS Artist Awards (NATSAA) competition, sponsors Student Auditions and workshops, publishes the Journal of Singing, and provides semiannual conferences for its membership.
The NATS records are arranged into 10 record groups:
Transferred from NATS in 2000, with periodic accessions.
Part of the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library