Annie Powell and Grant Farmer present “What We Say Is What We Get: Addressing our speech as teachers to achieve the desired outcome for students”
Our accuracy of instruction leads to accuracy in students’ execution of body mapping and intentional use of tools.
Chad Spears presents “The Art of Collaboration: Tips for Pianists, Singers, and Choral Educators”
I’ll be discussing collaboration from multiple angles in the presentation today – specifically, tips for pianists in working with singers, tips for singers in working with pianists, and tips for choral educators in working with pianists!
Sean Kane presents “Building Bridges: Voice Instructors and Choir Teachers Unite” at Fall 2023 Mini Conference
Sean Kane, director of choirs at Timberline High School facilitated a discussion on how choir teachers and voice instructors can collaborate to strengthen students. Here are his slides.
Dr. Errik Hood presents Master Class at College of Idaho’s Langroise
Dr. Errik Hood from NYU Steinhardt presented a vocal master class on January 27-28, 2023 at College of Idaho’s Langroise Recital Hall.
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Announcing new TVNATS leadership board starting Fall 2022
TVNATS just closed elections for the new leadership team. The following individuals were voted in to the following positions: Allison Linton, president; Annie Powell, vice president; Jerusha Baker, treasurer; and Keith McCauley, secretary. The nomination committee submitted these four individuals to the general membership for their votes. The four individuals were unanimously voted into their positions, and the updated by-laws were unanimously accepted as our governing rules. Their terms will begin Monday, September 19, 2022. All members and prospective members…
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Students place in Intermountain Region level of National Student Auditions
TVNATS is proud to announce that 5 students from 2 TVNATS Chapter member studios have placed in the Intermountain Region level of the National Student Auditions! These auditions were held virtually. These students will be eligible to participate in the National Student Auditions at the NATS Summer Workshop, July 7-10, 2021. This workshop will also be held virtually. From TVNATS member Serena Jenkins Clark’s studio: Elena Crofts, High School Treble VoiceDarby Koziol, Lower College Music Theatre Treble VoiceKatie Hansen, Lower…
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Using Venmo to simplify studio billing
The actual voice lesson is the fun part. You’re sitting at the piano, your student is standing nearby (or on your video conference screen), and you’ve got a plan: warmups, vocalizes, posture and alignment, and then the lit. Oh, and let’s not forget about the few minutes of catching up and group therapy. You’re excited about what discoveries you and your student are going to make today. The lessons concludes and then there can be this odd moment of handling…
What are you making today?
What are you making today? Artistically, I mean. What will you be making … for yourself, for someone else, or both? Maybe that seems an obvious inquiry, but I think it’s worth asking routinely. What pops into your consciousness in response to the question? If you pay close attention, you may catch fleeting inspirations that can all too easily flit away. So … be quick! Take a photo, make a note, leave yourself a voice memo. Any idea that pops…