NATS Victoria Chapter
Social corner for members of the National Association of Teachers of Singing/Victoria Chapter from Greater Victoria, Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.
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 over twenty-five other countries. Internationally, NATS is represented in Australia, Austria, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Ko
10/18/2025
Last day for the Early Bird rate!
https://www.northwesternnats.com/nw-regional-conference-2025.html
08/30/2025
NATS Victoria Chapter Meet and Greet
10-11 am, Saturday Sept 20
Yanik Giroux Performing Arts Studio, 131 Skinner St, Victoria, BC
Come meet other prospective members, learn about NATS and the upcoming regional conference here in Victoria this November! Our chapter meeting will commence at 11:00 following the meet and greet.
P.S. There will be coffee, tea and goodies!
08/06/2025
I.C.V.T in Toronto was a blast!
We never stop learning!
Where will the next one be in four years? TBA...
06/19/2025
We're kind'a busy these days.
Planning ahead, moving forward!
β¨ Your NATS Boardβhard at work, learning, planning, and dreaming together! π»πΆ
Weβre kicking off the 2025 Annual Board Meeting with purpose and passion during our virtual synchronous sessions, this week. π‘
From big ideas to detailed strategies, this incredible team is shaping the future of vocal education and advocacy.
π³ Roll call: Weβre signed in and showing up!
It's HERE! It's HERE!
Welcome to the Northwestern Regional Conference 2025, November 8-9 in Victoria!
I've been working hard these past two months to put all the pieces together to create the perfect weekend for learning, yes, but also for some fun!
Full conference open to all NATS members.
Some sessions, including both masterclasses, open to students, teachers and community singers!
Please view and SHARE our Facebook Event:
https://www.facebook.com/share/16pAbjdzFt/
For all conference information, schedule, speakers and registration, please visit our Conference Hub on our https://www.northwesternnats.com/nw-regional-conference-2025.html
05/09/2025
Pacific Opera Victoria is holding auditions for two young singers to play Miles and Flora in our upcoming October 2025 production of The Turn of the Screw by Benjamin Britten.
This is a rare opportunity to perform alongside professional artists and the Victoria Symphony on the Royal Theatre stage.
We're looking for performers who:
βοΈ Have stage experience
βοΈ Can memorize music and movement
βοΈ Have sung solo repertoire
βοΈ Love storytelling and performance
π€ All genders encouraged to apply!
π Learn more and apply: pacificopera.ca/about-us/careers-auditions
Help us find our Flora and Miles!
04/14/2025
Dear Victoria members,
You will receive the official invite in your inbox, but thought I would share it here as well.
This is a quick 5-questions survey regarding the feasibility of our upcoming NW Regional Conference in Victoria BC that's already in the work, facing the recent political changes affecting our region's activities on either side of the border.
It also affects our Regional NATSAA competition.
Thank you all for your input that will help us in making the best decisions for all!
Yanik
PS... Should the event go ahead, we will need all our Canadian members to participate to make this a successful event!!! :)
NW Regional Conference & NATSAA Survey - April 2025 Thank you for taking the time to answer the short following 5 questions regarding the planning and feasibility of our biannual Northwestern Regional Conference planned for November 8-9 in Victoria BC, along with NATSAA on Friday November 7. The current plan is: Friday November 7: NATSAA, Auditions 1...
03/26/2025
π 10th Annual Northwest Voice: The Art and Science of the Performing Voice Conference
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April 25β26, 2025 | Seattle, WA
π Keynote Speakers Include:
Ingo Titze β Acclaimed voice scientist
Lucian Sulica β Renowned laryngologist
Leda Scearce β Clinical singing voice specialist
Kevin Wilson β Nationally respected pedagogue and masterclass presenter
This is a truly interdisciplinary conference bringing together voice teachers, singers, SLPs, laryngologists, and researchers for two powerful days of exploration, insight, and connection.
π Early-Bird Registration β Now through April 1!
Teachers & Performers: $125
SLPs (with CEUs): $150
Students: $25
π Register now at northwestvoice.org and donβt forget to add a reception ticket!
π FINAL PROGRAM ANNOUNCED!
π Congratulations to our selected presenters!
π 10th Anniversary Reception Celebration
π Walker Ames Room, Kane Hall (UW campus)
π
Friday, April 25 | 5:00β7:00 PM
Enjoy a buffet, live music by registrants, and a cash bar.
π Tickets: $15 (available during registration)
β οΈ Reception is for registered attendees only. Seating is limited.
π Reception Ticket Deadline: April 10
π¬ Join us in Seattle to celebrate a decade of vocal artistry, science, and collaboration.
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02/13/2025
The Journal of Singing is looking for a new Editor-in-Chief.
Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Singing - National Association of Teachers of Singing | National Association of Teachers of Singing Category: Other State/Province (or you can select Remote): remote, Remote Position: Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Singing Deadline: February 19, 2025 Posted: January 28, 2025
01/26/2025
Thank you to those who came to the meeting today.
I'm happy to pass on my Chapter President hat to Adam.
But don't worry, I'll still be around to poke at you as your NorthWestern Regional Governor! :)
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