This past weekend, K-State Voice Division students traveled to Laramie, Wyoming to compete in the 2025 West Central National Association of Teachers of Singing (WC NATS) Auditions. NATS celebrates the art of singing through a series of competitions and auditions designed to showcase the talented singers, performers and composers who are the rising stars in the profession.
In addition to the vocal honors, K-State collaborative pianist Dr. Songhwa Chae was awarded Pianist of the Year.
The following students earned honors as finalists.
Classical 5A – First Year Post-High School Treble
Lucy Meek – 5th Place
Sarah Cline – 4th Place
Paige Levendofsky – 3rd Place
Madison Jenkins – 2nd Place
Muscal Theater 5 – Lower Post-High School Treble
Aubrianna Smith – 2nd Place
Classical 6 – Lower Post-High School Tenor/Baritone/Bass
AJ Hoffman – 2nd Place
Evan Beaty – 1st Place
Musical Theatre 6 – Lower Post-High School Tenor/Baritone/Bass
Randall Marcum – 5th Place
Classical 7A – Third Year Post-High School Treble
Calista Stegner – 1st Place
Classical 7B – Fourth/Fifth Year Post-High School Treble
Sarah Chase – 2nd Place
Classical 8 – Upper Post-High School Tenor/Baritone/Bass
Trigg Galle – 5th Place
Classical 13/14 – Adult Non-Traditional
Cheryl Savage – 5th Place
