Redwood Empire NATS

08/27/2025

https://mailchi.mp/2f9b825c11f7/redwood-nats-notes-for-a-thriving-season-ahead

We had a wonderful afternoon gathering at Susan’s home for our in-person chapter meeting. It was such a pleasure to connect and share ideas face-to-face. For those who weren’t able to attend, I wanted to send along a summary of what was discussed so you’re up to date.

08/19/2025

Teachers, check your email for details on our upcoming membership meeting on August 23! Hope to see you there!

03/11/2025

Our fantastic finalists at the 2025 Singing Festival.

03/10/2025

Congratulations to all the finalists—and to EVERYONE who sang today!
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Studying voice and performing in public takes incredible courage and dedication, and each of you should be proud of the hard work you put into preparing and sharing your music.
A heartfelt thank you to Sonoma State University, its faculty, and staff for collaborating with our NATS chapter to make this festival possible.

Huge thanks to our incredible collaborative pianists, whose artistry and support elevated each performance.

We also extend our gratitude to the teachers and volunteers of this chapter for their dedication, and to our adjudicators for sharing their time and expertise.

Today was truly a labor of love, a celebration of music, and a testament to the importance of keeping the arts alive.

NATS NEW

03/05/2025

We are so excited for our singing festival this weekend! We got a great turn out :)

Come see our final recital at 7PM in Schroeder Hall - FREE to the public. Guest Choirs - The Petaluma Women's Chorus.

02/03/2025

https://mailchi.mp/4d41f7d3998b/march-8th-singing-festival-registration-now-open

Students should indicate on their audition form whether they will be using tracks for one or both songs. Once registered, we will follow up with details on how to submit and use their tracks.

01/15/2025

Thinking about our fabulous concert last fall!

01/09/2025

🎤 Attention Students of NATS Members! 🎶

Get ready for an exciting opportunity to showcase your talents at the 2025 Singing Festival!

📅 Date: March 8, 2025
📍 Location: Sonoma State University

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details coming soon! Applications open January 25th.

✨ Want to get a head start? Check out past festival info to prepare: https://www.natsredwoodempire.org/singingfestival.html

We can’t wait to see you shine on stage! 🌟

01/09/2025

🎶✨ Exciting News for Sonoma County! ✨🎶

The Redwood Empire Chapter of NATS and Sonoma Sings are thrilled to bring you a special event this February:

🎤 A Vocal Masterclass with San Francisco Opera Adler Fellow Nikola Printz
📅 Sunday, February 2, 2025
💰 Tickets: $20

This is an incredible opportunity for young singers in Sonoma County to learn from the amazing Nikola Printz, a celebrated San Francisco Opera Adler Fellow and aerialist. Whether you're participating or attending, this masterclass promises inspiration, artistry, and unforgettable performances.

🔗 For more info and tickets: https://gmc.sonoma.edu/nikola-printz/

Spread the word and join us for this extraordinary event! 🌟

01/09/2025

📢 Attention Redwood Empire NATS Teachers!

Mark your calendars! 🗓️ Our first chapter meeting of 2025 is happening on Sunday, January 19th. 🎶

If you’re a registered member and didn’t receive the email invitation, please reach out to us at [insert email address]. We want to make sure everyone stays in the loop!

Let’s kick off the new year together. See you there! 🎤✨

11/13/2024

Join us this Sunday!

09/17/2024

📢 Exciting Workshop Alert! 🎭🎶

The Redwood Empire Chapter of NATS is thrilled to bring you the Fitzmaurice Voicework® Workshop in Santa Rosa!

📅 Date: Sunday, September 29th, 2024
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Santa Rosa Junior College, Forsyth Hall, Rm 105
(1501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa)

This workshop is open to all NATS teachers, students, and community members—no cost to attend, but we suggest a donation of $15-$20.

🔹 What to bring:

Comfortable clothes
A yoga mat, beach towel, or blanket for floor work
A piece of text (from a song or monologue) you're working on
Fitzmaurice Voicework® connects body, breath, imagination, and voice to enhance meaningful communication for singers and actors alike! 🎤🎭

✨ Meet Your Instructor:
Elana Kepner (she/her) is a Certified Assistant Teacher of Fitzmaurice Voicework® and the Education Director for Marin Shakespeare Company. She’s an expert theatre teaching artist, voice, dialect, and text coach, and director with a passion for unlocking your voice’s full potential!

🌟 Don't miss out! For more information and to register, visit: NatsRedwoodEmpire.org

We can’t wait to see you there! 👏