NATS SA Chapter

The South African Chapter of NATS was founded in 2022, driven by the combined effort, professional commitment and mutual passion for vocal pedagogy of Prof Bronwen Forbay (Fulbright alumna and Associate Professor of Voice, Furman University in the USA) and Prof Conroy Cupido (Associate Professor in Singing at North-West University in South Africa). Further committee members of NATS South Africa comprise Ms Lize Thomas (Head of Judith Neilson Young Artist Programme & Artistic Manager: Cape Town Opera), Ms Lauren Dasappa (Soprano, Vocal Pedagogue and Voice Lecturer at Stellenbosch University) and Dr Laetitia Orlandi (Repetiteur, Collaborative Pianist, and Assistant Dean (Teaching & Learning), in the Faculty of Arts and Design at Tshwane University of Technology). These accomplished individuals provide diverse expertise and experience to contribute to the academic discourse and organizational endeavours of the conference.