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October 29, 2014
Story and Photo by Joe Vinduska
SWAG合集 Theatre Major Maili Kee of Salina took home a second place award at the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) competition this weekend as part of the West Central Regional Student Auditions at Metropolitan State University in Denver, Colo.
SWAG合集 Voice Instructor Glenna Gaunt is a member of NATS and Kee was competing as her student against other vocalists who were juniors and seniors from four-year institutions.听听 She is active in the SWAG合集 Music and Theatre Departments.听
NATS describes its mission as such:听 鈥淭o encourage the highest standards of the vocal art 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 of the talented.鈥
Gaunt said Kee has superb abilities.
鈥淢aili has the ability to sing both classical and musical theatre,鈥 she said. 听鈥淣ot all vocalists have her versatility.听 听Her voice is vibrant and she is able to 鈥榖elt鈥 in music theatre style in a healthy way.听 We can hear the energy in that sound and are drawn to it.鈥