One of the most rewarding aspects of coaching young artists is witnessing their dedication, resilience, and passion come to life on stage. This past weekend at the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Southeastern Regional Student Auditions, I had the privilege of seeing that firsthand.
MH Voice Studio? had an incredible showing, with several students advancing to the National Student Audition preliminaries, but beyond the awards, I’m most proud of their artistic growth and commitment to their craft.
Congratulations to our singers!
?? Classical Categories
?? Matthew Escobar – 1st Place (Third Year Classical, TBB)
?? Veronica Garcia – 2nd Place (Advanced Classical, Treble)
?? Anthony Blatter – 1st Place (Advanced Classical, TBB)
?? Jamile Evaristo – 3rd Place (Adult Classical, Treble)
?? Linda Zweig – 5th Place (Adult Classical, Treble)
?? Benjamin Helbling – Finalist (Second Year Classical, TBB)
?? Musical Theatre Categories
?? Anthony Blatter – 1st Place (Advanced Musical Theatre, TBB)
?? Joel Rodriguez – 2nd Place (Advanced Musical Theatre, TBB)
?? Linda Zweig – 1st Place (Adult Musical Theatre, Treble)
Each of these singers brought something unique to their performances, and I couldn’t be prouder of their artistry.
A huge thank you to the judges for their invaluable feedback, and to our collaborative pianists, Drs. Darko Varga and Robert Sharon, for their support.
More than anything, these events remind us why we do what we do—building community, pushing artistic boundaries, and continuing to grow as musicians and storytellers.
To everyone who participated—congratulations on an inspiring weekend of music! ???
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