SNATS

I have mentioned to some of you the possibility of starting a chapter of SNATS, which is a Student National Association of Teachers of Singing organization. As you may or may not know, NATS is the national organization that teachers of voice, like Ms. Dodd, Ms. Veazey, and I belong to, and it is dedicated to the teaching and study of voice. SNATS is an opportunity for us to have a student organization related to singing study, professional singing, professional teaching, etc. in a way that the Music Therapy and Music Education areas have student groups dedicated to their areas of study.

I know you already have a few questions, so I will answer them.

1) Will it cost me anything? - There are no national dues for SNATS, but the chapter might have to have a fundraiser or charge miniscule dues to cover small costs like photocopying etc - but this will be determined by the group and not by an outside body. Also, there might be cost associated with trips or other such activities.

2) What will we do? - That will of course be up to you in large part, but I have sent you all a letter from the SNATS national coordinator that talks about suggested activities like discussion of topics, trips to see performances, and other activities.

3) How often will we meet and how much time will this take? - That also will depend on you, but I would think one meeting a month would probably be what happens.

If you haven't already, read the letter I sent you from the SNATS Coordinator that offers more information about SNATS. We will need five members plus a sponsor (me) to start an official chapter. We will have a brief meeting after Voice Hour tomorrow (11/30) to determine the level of interest and to elect officers for the group, and then the officers will have a chance to think about stuff over the holidays before we really get rolling in the Spring.

Please email me with questions or post comments on this page,

Dr. T