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The National Association of Teachers of Singing elects Randall Umstead President-Elect
Founded in 1944, the National Association of Teachers of Singing, Inc. (NATS) is the largest professional association of teachers of singing in the world, with more than 7,000 members in the United States, Canada, and more than 35 other countries. Whether working in independent studios, community schools, elementary and secondary schools, or higher education, NATS members represent the diversity of today’s music landscape, teaching in all vocal styles.
On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, the National Association of Teachers of Singing announced its slate of newly elected officers, and Furman’s Music Department Chair, Dr. Randall Umstead was elected President-Elect.
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Former Director of Bands Hicken to conduct, alum to premiere new music
Former Furman University Director of Bands Les Hicken will conducted the Greenville Symphony on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at the Peace Center’s Gunter Theatre. The concert, “With the Wind,” showcased wind instruments and featured the works of Igor Stravinsky, Richard Strauss, Kurt Weill and a world premiere composition by Furman alumnus and clarinetist Erik Franklin ’11. Journalist Paul Hyde gave a preview of the event in the Greenville Journal.
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Hutton receives 2024 SCICU Excellence In Teaching Award
Christopher Hutton, professor of music, is the 2024 South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) Excellence In Teaching Award recipient for Furman University. The honorees from each of the 21 SCICU member institutions are selected annually based on university criteria. They were recognized at an awards dinner April 9 in Columbia.
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