Coon Rapids student named NATS finalist

ST.PAUL, MN (11/15/2011)(readMedia)-- Six Northwestern College music students recently performed and named finalists at the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Minnesota State Auditions. Michelle Seiffert (Lindeman), daughter of Richard and Jan Lindeman of Coon Rapids, received First Place in the college women through age 20 division. Seiffert is a junior majoring in Vocal Music Education at Northwestern. She is a 2009 graduate of Coon Rapids High School.

Students were accompanied by Northwestern voice teachers Carol Eikum, Doreen Hutchings, and Catherine Larson. NATS audition participation has become a tradition in the Northwestern Music department for a number of years, providing students an opportunity to congregate with other area musicians and develop their knowledge and learning in the field.

Below are full audition results for Northwestern:

FINALISTS

  • Julia Pagh, First Place, College Women Division - through age 19
  • Michele Seiffert, First Place. College Women Division - through age 20
  • Anthony Potts, Second Place, College Men Division - through age 18
  • T. Hastings Reeves, Second Place, College Men Division - through age 20

SEMI-FINALISTS

  • Maria Moua
  • Lindsey Dammar

About NATS/Student Auditions

Each year NATS' chapters and regions host Student Auditions, an experience where singers perform and receive written feedback about their performances. At these events singers meet and hear other singers, NATS teachers get to know their colleagues better, and everyone has the chance to hear a variety of songs.

Typically the event begins with a preliminary round, in which students sing only for a panel of adjudicators and perhaps a small audience. Finalists in the adjudications usually perform again for everyone present, and many chapters and regions offer prizes for their winners.

Visit nwc.edu/music for more information about the Department of Music and the various musical opportunities and programs provided to students.