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Fall General Meeting
Sunday Sept. 24th, 2017 at 2:00pm Spirit of Life Lutheran Church 375 W 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC. (Corner of W 10th and Yukon). Guest Speaker: Ms Sandra Head Topic: “Teaching Honest Acting in the Context of a Song”. As teachers, we all would like our students to be able to communicate the text in their songs more effectively. Ms Head will focus not just on general ideas but the specific of the text. Whether it is classical repertoire, musical…
Find out more »Fall Student Recital
An opportunity for young and learning singers to perform for a supportive and encouraging audience. This recital is specifically for acoustic performances. A coffee house type event for amplified performances is in the planning stages.
Find out more »Making Friends with the Microphone
Learn about the basics of sound systems and using the microphone to your advantage. An opportunity for singers to practise what they have learned with Steve Maddock, one of Canada's finest jazz singers. Click the link for details. $20 for voice teachers and performing singers. $15 for all others. Mic Technique info
Find out more »NATS Student Auditions
Start time and venue TBA. See the "Student Auditions" tab for information on this competitive event.
Find out more »Spring Student Recital
All that repertoire you've been working on since September? It's time to perform those songs for a friendly, supportive audience. See the "Recitals" page for information on how to sign up for this event.
Find out more »Songfest 2018
Our annual chapter singing festival and the focus of our student scholarship program. Registration and syllabus will appear here early in the new year
Find out more »Annual General Meeting: NATS Vancouver Chapter
For the first time ever, a general meeting on the south side of the Fraser River! Combined with the Winners' Recital from our recent Songfest competition. Meeting at 3 pm, recital at 5 pm with light refreshments at 4:30 (earlier if the meeting allows). Please do bring cookies, squares or other finger food to share.
Find out more »Fall Student Recital
A new venue in the heart of Burnaby. Lots of parking and no Vancouver traffic to contend with.
Find out more »Alexander Technique and the Singer: A mini-workshop
Join Regional Governor Marieke Schuurs for a brief workshop on aspects of Alexander Technique helpful for singers, followed by a demonstration of the application of Alexander Technique with three young singers. Ideal for teachers and singers alike. All interested people welcome to attend. As a courtesy, RSVP to groberts@capilanou.ca or 604 818 2508 (text or voice message) greatly appreciated. Please note: no on-line payment available for this event - please pay by cash or cheque at the door. Parking available…
Find out more »National Student Auditions
Details TBA. This event is early in the new year due to deadlines set by the NATS national office so if you are interested in competing, start preparing your repertoire now.
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