28 K-State students competed at the West Central Regional Student Auditions at the University of Nebraska in Kearney, NE. The National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging the highest standards of singing through excellence in teaching and the promotion of vocal education and research.
Kansas State students performed very well! Please congratulate these students for their accomplishments!
Dr. Songhwa Chae was honored with the Collaborative Pianist of the Year award.
Classical Masterclass performer:
Claire Severance (Richt)
Semi-finalists
Belle Chavey
Emma Holman
Ella-Nuelle Mesumbe
Ella Wellman
Kiara Islam
Anthony Belin
Trigg Galle
Miguel Hulbert Jr
Carter Keesecker
Corbin Montenegro
Claire Severance
Finalists (all received a certificate and monetary award)
Freshman Classical Treble:
1st: Devlyn Jochum (Pittman)
3rd: Addison Zeiler (Rosine) & Calista Stegner (Thompson)
4th: Dylan Dean (Pittman)
Sophomore Classical TBB:
1st: Jason Casey (Rosine)
Sophomore Classical Treble:
4th: Sarah Keary (Pittman)
Sophomore Music Theatre Treble:
3rd: Sarah Keary
Upper Division Classical Treble:
4th: Amaya Dungan (Pittman)
Upper Division Classical TBB:
5th: Matt Crank (DeHoyos)
Upper Division Musical Theatre TBB:
1st: Ethan Irons (Pittman)
Advanced Classical TBB:
1st John (Chris) Melton