Central Florida NATS
A local chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing
EVENTS PAGE FOR THE CENTRAL FLORIDA NATS CHAPTER...
SAVE THIS DATE ON YOUR CALENDAR: Sunday, January 22, 2012
The Central Florida NATS Chapter is privileged to present:
A Double-Bill Master Class/Workshop
with two renowned MET National Council Judges:Who: Ruth Golden [bio link] Master Class: 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Ann Baltz [bio link] Workshop/Masterclass: 4:00-6:00 p.m.
When: Sunday, January 22, 2012
Where: University of Central Florida Rehearsal Hall [map link]
Who: CFL NATS Members and their students may participate
How Much: Costs are as follows...
Audience/Observer
Central Florida NATS members: Free
Non-members: $5 [for the entire afternoon]
Group Participant [Ann Baltz Workshop]: $5
Master Class Singer/Participant: $10[a pianist will be provided]
RUTH GOLDEN was a leading soprano with the New York City Opera from 1985 to 1991, and is currently director of vocal studies at of Long Island University. Ms. Golden has served as Guest Voice Instructor at the Chautauqua Institution, the Glimmerglass Young American Artist Program, and is Vocal Instructor at the Academy of Vocal Arts. Under the direction of Beverly Sills, Miss Golden appeared at New York City Opera as Mimi in La bohème, Marguerite in Faust, both Pamina and First Lady in Mozart's Die Zauberflöte, Zerlina in Don Giovanni, and a variety of operetta heroines in The Student Prince, The Mikado, and The Merry Widow. In addition to Live from Lincoln Center, Miss Golden has appeared in New York at Carnegie Hall (with the Oratorio Society of New York), Alice Tully Hall, Weill Recital Hall, Symphony Space, and Merkin Concert Hall. During the past few seasons, she has worked with over 2,000 high school students in New York, in clinics and master classes sponsored by New York OffStage. Miss Golden is an active member of the adjudicating panel for the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions.
ANN BALTZ is Founder and Artistic Director of the nationally acclaimed performance training program, OperaWorks. A master teacher of performance skills and operatic improvisation for opera companies, conservatories and universities, Ms. Baltz has been heralded as one of the leading opera educators in America today. She is a frequent speaker at national conventions. She is currently on the steering committee for OPERA America's Singer Training Forum in New York City, and a frequent panelist for OPERA America's national seminars Building a Career: Strategies for Success.
An inventive approach and reputation as the consummate pedagogue have made Ms. Baltz a much sought-after teacher and coach. Her students, many of them graduates of OperaWorks, grace the operatic and concert stages, and consistently reach the highest honors in national and international competition. Among her teaching positions, Ms. Baltz served as Director of Apprentice Programs for Orlando Opera, and Opera Pacific; Music Director for the Wesley Balk Summer Institute; and as Guest Director of the Opera Workshops at Carnegie-Melon University. Ms. Baltz is on the opera faculty of California State University, Northridge.
As a writer, Ms. Baltz has contributed articles for Opera America's publications Business Advice for Singers and Making Choices. Additional articles appear in Classical Singer, and Vocals magazines. She frequently serves as an adjudicator for competitions throughout the country including the Metropolitan Opera National Auditions.
The Central Florida NATS Chapter Auditions will be held Saturday, March 3
in Keene Hall on the Rollins College campus. [map link]Note: Application forms and audition guidelines will be published through this site soon...
The 2012 NATS National Conference will be held right here in Orlando, Florida!:
But wait! There's more... CFLNATS is thrilled to announce that the National Conference is coming to your back yard! The 52nd Conference will take place from June 29-July 3 at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld , and you can be a part of it!
Volunteers are needed to help with Registration, Session Support, Ticket Staffing, being a Welcome Ambassador, or Volunteer Support Staff! Any gift of time will be greatly appreciated and will ensure that you are an important part of this wonderful event.
NATS Members, SNATS Members, and students of NATS Members can volunteer by writing the National Committee Coordinating Chair, Dr. Jeanie Darnell or our chapter president and Convention Site Coordinator, Kimberly Randall.
Please click on the link in the left sidebar of this page to go to the National NATS website's announcement and updates about the convention.
Recent Central Florida NATS Chapter Events:
October 30, 2011 - CFLNATS FALL Social Event and Business Meeting at Gargi's Lakeside Restaurant.
May 5, 2011 - "Acting for Singers" Workshop with Robert Swedberg - held at the UCF Performing Arts Center - 28 High School, Rollins, Stetson, UCF, and Valencia students participated.
March 5, 2011 - Central Florida NATS Chapter Auditions - Rollins College Campus - click here for audition results
January 22, 2011 - Our Chapter sponsored a $200 “CFLNATS ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD”, given at the MET National Council Auditions held at Trinity Prep School in Winter Park. The award was determined at the judges’ discretion.
October 16, 2010 - Chapter Meeting, Luncheon, and "Body Dialogue" Workshop with Janice Stieber Rous at St. Luke's Episcopal Church
June 17, 2010 - Central Florida NATS hosted the closing reception of the 2010 NATS Intern Program, held on the Stetson University campus
April 10, 2010 - Stella Zambalis Master Class [Read more about Ms. Zambalis]
March 13, 2010 - Central Florida NATS Chapter Auditions - click here for audition results
January 16, 2010 - Schmidt Youth Vocal Competition [Read more about the Schmidt Competition]
October 20, 2009 - Pamela Coburn Master Class [Read more about Ms. Coburn]
September 18, 2009 - CFL NATS Chapter Wine & Cheese Reception & Chapter Meeting at Steve and Kathleen Miller's
September 16, 2009 - Ruth Golden Master Class– co-sponsored by UCF Opera & CFL NATS [Read more about Ms. Golden]
November 4, 2008 - Clifton Ware Master Class - University of Central Florida Campus - click here to explore books written by Dr. Ware
September 13, 2008 - Tully Hall Day-long Alexander Technique Workshop - Stetson University Campus - click here for Tully Hall's website
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