ULM SNATS

*Support the Next Generation of Singers!**
The 2024 NATS Southern Region Student Auditions showcased breathtaking artistry,
with 130 students qualifying for the National Student Auditions (NSA). Many of these
talented singers need financial assistance to take the next step in their journey. 🎶
The **Southern Region Vocal Arts Scholarship Fund** provides $75 grants to eligible NSA applicants, covering their registration fees. **Our goal is to raise $2,500—enough to support 33 students.** If we exceed this, we’ll begin assisting national semi-finalists with travel expenses, ensuring they can compete on the national stage. ✨
**Your gift makes a difference!** Whether big or small, every contribution helps a young artist pursue their dreams. Please donate and share this link to spread
the word. A heartfelt **thank you** to those who have already given! Your generosity is helping shape the future of the performing arts. 💙

Support the Next Generation of Singers!**
The 2024 NATS Southern Region Student Auditions showcased breathtaking artistry,
with 130 students qualifying for the National Student Auditions (NSA). Many of these
talented singers need financial assistance to take the next step in their journey.
The **Southern Region Vocal Arts Scholarship Fund** provides $75 grants to eligible NSA applicants, covering their registration fees. **Our goal is to raise $2,500—enough to support 33 students.** If we exceed this, we’ll begin assisting national semi-finalists with travel expenses, ensuring they can compete on the national stage.
**Your gift makes a difference!** Whether big or small, every contribution
helps a young artist pursue their dreams. Please donate and share this link to spread
the word. A heartfelt **thank you** to those who have already given! Your generosity is helping shape the future of the performing arts. 🎶💙

In June 2024, ULM VAPA students and voice majors Preston Anderson, Braden Tucker, and James Wright participated in the National Association of Teachers of Singing National Students Auditions in Knoxville, TN. Each of the three students began their audition process in Fall 2023, competing at the regional level to qualify for nationals. After reauditioning at the national level in April 2024, Anderson, Tucker, and Wright were all selected as national semi-finalists, each in two different singing categories based on their year of study and age. As national semi-finalists, they were ranked among the top 12-14 singers in the country in their qualifying categories: an immense accomplishment and honor! Senior vocal performance major, James Wright, won 2nd place nationally in the Hall Johnson Spiritual category. Anderson, Tucker, and Wright are all students of Dr. Claire Vangelisti. Pictured also is Gabe Garcia: senior at Cedar Creek High School, also a national semi-finalists and student of Vangelisti.

Join our chapter of ULM SNATS on February 25, 2024, at 3:00 pm at Northminster Church for a fundraising concert that is sure to entertain audience members of all ages.

Northminster Church is located at 2701 Lamy Lane in Monroe. While there is no fee for entry, we would appreciate any donations.

Eleven ULM voice students participated in the Southern Region National Association of Teachers of Singing Student Auditions on 11.9-11.11 at Ouachita Baptist University.

Out of more than 200 students in the ARK/LA/MS, all of our students advanced to the semi-final round of their categories. We're so excited to report that we also had some finalists!

Braden Tucker:
2nd place 1st year Classical

1st place Commercial Music
Thomaneisha Little -
1st place Music Theatre

Preston Anderson -
National Qualifier in Hall Johnson Spiritual

1st place Music Theatre
James Wright -
NSA Qualifier in Classical
2nd place in Hall Johnson Spiritual
2nd place Music Theatre

Faculty members also attended:
Dr. Nancy Carey
Mr. Justin Havard
Dr. Richard Seiler
Dr. Claire Vangelisti