About Us

Introduction

is the Australian National Association of Teachers of Singing Incorporated.

is a professional association dedicated to serving all those who teach singing in Australia.

was established to encourage the highest standards in the art of both singing and the teaching of singing.

promotes vocal education and research in all genres and at all levels, both for the enrichment of the general public and for the professional development, advancement and interest of both singers and teachers.

maintains a register of teachers of singing who qualify for membership under the terms of the association's constitution.

presents workshops, conferences and other forums for members to meet together regularly on a national, state, territory and/or regional basis, to exchange ideas and information in the many fields of singing, voice science and pedagogy.

communicates with members through its regularly website, its tri-annual newsletter The Voice of ANATS, its annual journal Australian Voice, and other chapter-based newsletters.

maintains national and international affiliations with equivalent and related organisations.

provides bursaires, internships and other awards to encourage teachers of singing to achieve excellence in their profession.

Objectives

Drawn from Clause 3 of the ANATS Constitution

• To encourage the highest standards in the vocal art of singing and of ethical principles in the teaching of singing and to promote vocal education and research at all levels, both for the enrichment of the general public and for the professional advancement, development and interest of the talented
  
• To provide a means for all members to meet together regularly on a national, state, territory or regional basis
  
• To maintain a register of teachers of singing deemed to be qualified in terms of Clause 12
  
• To provide regular communication to members through journals, newsletters, magazines or any other means deemed appropriate
  
• To encourage teachers of singing to achieve excellence in their profession through the provision of scholarships and awards

Constitution

View ANATS Constitution online

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