Junior Grant Kozisek of Leawood, KS was awarded Second Place in the Commercial Music category at the 2026 National Association Teachers of Singing (NATS) National Student Auditions (NSA) held in San Antonio, Texas. Grant advanced to the NSA after earning first-place honors in both the Kansas NATS Student Auditions and the NATS West Central Region Auditions, qualifying him to compete at the national level.
This outstanding achievement reflects Grant’s exceptional artistry, dedication, and commitment to excellence. Grant will begin his junior year this coming fall and is majoring in Theatre, Communication Studies and Philosophy. Grant is the voice student of Cheryl Richt.
The NATS National Student Auditions represents one of the highest levels of collegiate vocal competition in the United States, bringing together top performers who have advanced through multiple rounds of regional competition.
