National Association of Teachers of Singing
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 nearly 30 other countries. Internationally, NATS is represented in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, China, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom, with the number of countries growing every year.
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 nearly 30 other countries. Internationally, NATS is represented in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, China, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom, with the number of countries growing every year.
Mission Statement
To encourage the highest standards of the vocal art and of ethical principles in the teaching of singing; and to promote vocal education and research at all levels, both for the enrichment of the general public and for the professional advancement of the talented.
To encourage the highest standards of the vocal art and of ethical principles in the teaching of singing; and to promote vocal education and research at all levels, both for the enrichment of the general public and for the professional advancement of the talented.
Notice: The process for becoming a new NATS member may take 2-4 weeks once paperwork is submitted. In order to participate in our chapter auditions, you must be an official member of NATS and SCNATS in good standing prior to the audition application deadline for SCNATS Student Auditions, leaving time to complete your applications by the deadline. SCNATS Chapter Dues are paid thru the National Website. After your National Membership is approved, you will be encouraged to join a local chapter. Options to pay chapter dues are available only on the National Website. If you are already a National member and need to change chapter affiliation, please contact the National office.
National Dues: $120
SCNATS Chapter: $25
Fall Auditions: Dues must be paid by September 1st
Spring Auditions: New and lapsed members dues must be paid by December 1st. All other members must be paid by January 2nd.
National Dues: $120
SCNATS Chapter: $25
Fall Auditions: Dues must be paid by September 1st
Spring Auditions: New and lapsed members dues must be paid by December 1st. All other members must be paid by January 2nd.