Texoma NATS Poster Presentations
Texoma NATS welcomes proposals for poster presentations at the regional conference. NATS members, as well as undergraduate and graduate students of NATS members are also encouraged to apply. Submissions of 250 word abstracts will be due by August 1, 2025. Details on where to submit are to forthcoming. Submissions will be reviewed by a panel and notifications will be made by Sept. 1, 2025. The Poster Presentation session will be held on Friday, November 7 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Baylor will be able to provide a limited number of easels. Posters should be able to fit and stand on a standard presentation easel.
Texoma NATS Artist Series 2025
Applications are closed
Texoma NATS Members are invited to submit proposals for lectures, recitals, programs, and/or performances for the Artist Series held during our annual conference. All events will be live and in person.
Questions regarding application content should be sent to Jessica Rosas Posada, jessica.posada@enmu.edu, our Texoma Artist Series Chair. Application deadline: June 1, 2025 – 6:00 p.m. (CDT).
Applicants can choose from the following presentation formats and pick the one that best suits their topic: lecture, lecture recital, recital, half-session.
Submission packets should include the following (all in PDF and MP3 formats):
1. An abstract explaining:
a. Significance of the project
b. Interest to Texoma NATS members and students
c. Relevance of the research/topic/repertoire being presented
2. A well-organized outline of the lecture, lecture recital, or mini session that demonstrates the presenter’s expertise on the topic.
3. A full program listing of the repertoire included in the session–required of recitals and lecture recitals.
4. Additional supporting materials including:
a. Recent audio recordings of 5-10 mins (in MP3 format) of presenter(s) singing selections from the proposed program–required of any presentations that will include live performances (recitals and lecture recitals).
b. Reviews–optional/when available
c. Written materials (articles, handouts, etc)–optional/when available
5. A PDF with each presenter’s info (include all presenters): full name, email address, phone number, session title, short bio (this is the only place where the presenters’ identity should be revealed, this document will not be shared with the judges).
*ANY SUBMISSIONS WITHOUT PRESENTER’S INFO PAGE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Submission Parameters:
1. Submission files MUST NOT include any identifying information (except for the required info page) such as names, locations, positions, etc. We will immediately dismiss submissions that have any identifying information. You may “scrub” any materials of identifying information (such as a review) by blacking out the text.
2. Any written materials MUST be in PDF format. We will not accept or distribute written files in any other format.
3. All audio files MUST be in MP3 format. We will not accept or distribute audio files in any other format.
4. Nota bene: Submission of non-conforming file formats will disqualify your application.
Important presentation reminders:
1. Full presentations may not exceed 50 minutes, and mini sessions may not exceed 25 mins. 2. ALL participants (pianists, singers, instrumentalists) must comply with the NATS Copyright Policy.
3. Presenters may not request specific times in the conference schedule; all presentation times will be assigned by the Texoma Artist Series Chair in collaboration with the hosting school and Governor.
4. Members will not be selected to perform in consecutive years and may not be considered for more than one proposal in the same year
5. All voice professionals living within the boundaries of the Texoma region who are listed in the application will need to formally register for the conference.
6. Late submissions will not be considered (apply early! In case of tech problems).
Selection Process:
A committee of Texoma members (including representatives from Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma) will perform a blind review of submissions and choose presentations that reflect what our region members are most interested in learning about, provide the most informative, relevant, and diverse scholarship, and allow for a varied program. All applicants will be notified regarding their submission for the 2025 Artist Series by August 1, allowing sufficient time for selectees to make the necessary arrangements for their presentation/performance to be a part of the Fall conference.
Artist Series presenters do not receive compensation for their presentations. All NATS members in each proposal must register for the conference to participate on the Artist Series. Beyond registration, we encourage NATS members to be active participants in the conference. As a reminder, the 2025 Texoma Regional Conference will be hosted in-person by Baylor University, November 5-8, 2025.