Vocal Kids Win @ NATS!
Vocal Music Students Receive Honors At Competition
Lauren Albano, Kieva Banks, Julian Revell, Treshor Stirgus
NOCCA Vocal Music students received awards in their divisions at the annual National Association of Teachers of Singing Southern Regional Competition held at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. NOCCA students placed first, third and fourth place in the high school division, with 8 of the 11 students making it to the semifinal round. The competition was open to high school and college students from Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas.
The National Association of Teachers of Singing encourages the highest standards of the vocal art and ethical principles in the teaching of singing; and promotes vocal education and research at all levels, both for the enrichment of the general public and for the professional advancement of the talented.
Winning NOCCA students include:
Name………………………………. sending school………………………………… city, zip category
Julian Revell…………Academic Studio………………………Metairie, ……… First Place High School Men
Treshor Stirgus……..Academic Studio……………………….New Orleans ……… Third Place High School Women (tie)
Kieva Banks…………. Academic Studio………………………. Harvey ……… Third Place High School Women (tie)
Lauren Albano……..Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies…Metairie …… Fourth Place High School Women
Middle and high school students who are interested in learning more about the application and audition process to NOCCA are encouraged to visit www.nocca.com.