Binghamton University Student Wins 1st Place in Vocal Competition

BINGHAMTON, NY (04/05/2013)(readMedia)-- Binghamton University student Charles Hyland from Binghamton, New York participated in the National Association of Teachers Singing Vocal Competition, held March 15-17, in Ithaca, New York.

Over 150 students from approximately 20 schools participated in the competition.

Hyland was honored a 1st place prize in the Graduate Lower Division.

The Eastern Region of NATS is made up of six Districts: Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Quebec and West Virginia.They are one of the largest divisions in the Association and they offer many workshops and student auditions at the District and Chapter levels. In addition, there is a Regional Conference and Student Auditions every year.

Binghamton University is one of the four university centers of the State University of New York. Known for the excellence of its students, faculty, staff and programs, Binghamton enrolls close to 15,000 students in programs leading to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. Its curriculum, founded in the liberal arts, has expanded to include selected profession and graduate programs.