National Association of Teachers of Singing
San Francisco Bay Area Chapter
Our Mission
We are dedicated to encouraging the highest standards of singing in all musical styles. Through our workshops, student competitions, and continuing education programs, we create opportunities for teachers and students to collaboratively engage in excellent teaching and singing. We believe a cooperative exchange of knowledge and skill enhances our understanding of the art and craft of singing.
Edwin Barlow Scholarship and Emerging Artist Award
The Barlow Scholarship was established in 1995 as a tribute to Edwin Barlow, a local teacher, performer and NATS member who died in 1994. At the Singing Festival Winners’ Concert, participating students 25 years and older will be evaluated by SFBAC Member Teachers to identify winners of the Edwin Barlow Award.
Eleanor Cohen Award
The Eleanor Cohen Award was established in 2007 in honor of Eleanor Cohen. The award is given specifically to a deserving vocalist who began studying voice on or after the age of 35. At the Singing Festival Winners’ Concert, participating students will be evaluated by SFBAC Member Teachers to identify winners of the Eleanor Cohen Award.
Page Swift Award
The Page Swift Award was established in 2009 in honor of Page Swift. The award is given specifically to a deserving vocalist age 18 and younger. At the Singing Festival Winners’ Concert, participating students will be evaluated by SFBAC Member Teachers to identify winners of the Page Swift Award.
Kathryn Harvey Award
The Kathryn Harvey Award was established in 2009 in honor of Kathryn Harvey. The award is given specifically to a deserving vocalist between the age of 19-24. At the Singing Festival Winners’ Concert, participating students will be evaluated by SFBAC Member Teachers to identify winners of the Kathryn Harvey Award.
Click on the following to learn more about our
Code of Ethics
Bylaws
Programs and Activities
Membership
2010-2012 Officers
President, Wendy Hillhouse
Vice-President Programs, Aleicia Byrnes
Vice-President Recitals, Victoria Rapanan
Vice-President Singing Festival, April McNeely
Membership Secretary, Frank Ryken
Corresponding Secretary, Allison Collins
Treasurer, Dorothy Barnhouse
Recording Secretary, Jennifer Cowgill
Newsletter Editor, Anja Strauss
Webmaster, Meghan Dibble
Click here for Board bios.
*We are dedicated to encouraging the highest standards of singing in all musical styles. Through our workshops, student competitions, and continuing education programs, we create opportunities for teachers and students to collaboratively engage in excellent teaching and singing. We believe a cooperative exchange of knowledge and skill enhances our understanding of the art and craft of singing.
Edwin Barlow Scholarship and Emerging Artist Award
The Barlow Scholarship was established in 1995 as a tribute to Edwin Barlow, a local teacher, performer and NATS member who died in 1994. At the Singing Festival Winners’ Concert, participating students 25 years and older will be evaluated by SFBAC Member Teachers to identify winners of the Edwin Barlow Award.
Eleanor Cohen Award
The Eleanor Cohen Award was established in 2007 in honor of Eleanor Cohen. The award is given specifically to a deserving vocalist who began studying voice on or after the age of 35. At the Singing Festival Winners’ Concert, participating students will be evaluated by SFBAC Member Teachers to identify winners of the Eleanor Cohen Award.
Page Swift Award
The Page Swift Award was established in 2009 in honor of Page Swift. The award is given specifically to a deserving vocalist age 18 and younger. At the Singing Festival Winners’ Concert, participating students will be evaluated by SFBAC Member Teachers to identify winners of the Page Swift Award.
Kathryn Harvey Award
The Kathryn Harvey Award was established in 2009 in honor of Kathryn Harvey. The award is given specifically to a deserving vocalist between the age of 19-24. At the Singing Festival Winners’ Concert, participating students will be evaluated by SFBAC Member Teachers to identify winners of the Kathryn Harvey Award.
Click on the following to learn more about our
Code of Ethics
Bylaws
Programs and Activities
Membership
2010-2012 Officers
President, Wendy Hillhouse
Vice-President Programs, Aleicia Byrnes
Vice-President Recitals, Victoria Rapanan
Vice-President Singing Festival, April McNeely
Membership Secretary, Frank Ryken
Corresponding Secretary, Allison Collins
Treasurer, Dorothy Barnhouse
Recording Secretary, Jennifer Cowgill
Newsletter Editor, Anja Strauss
Webmaster, Meghan Dibble
Click here for Board bios.