Artist Series and Poster Presentations

Texoma NATS Artist Series 2026

Texoma Region NATS Members are invited to submit proposals for presentations, workshops, lecture recitals, and performances for the Artist Series held during the annual region conference.

QUICK OVERVIEW

1. The Artist Series will be live and in-person, October 29-30, 2026, at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas.

2. The submission portal is available through Google Forms: click here.

3. Application deadline: June 1, 2026 – 11:59 p.m. (CDT). Late submissions will not be considered; please apply early, allowing time to resolve technical problems.

4. Applicants may choose either a 50-minute full presentation session or 25-minute half session.

Questions regarding application content should be sent to Jessica Rosas Posada, [jessica.posada@angelo.edu], Texoma Artist Series Coordinator.

PROPOSALS

Submission packets must include the following (all in PDF and MP3 formats):

1. A presentation abstract, explaining:

        a. significance of the project

        b. interest to Texoma NATS members and students

        c. relevance of the research/topic/repertoire being presented

        d. presenter’s expertise on the topic

2. A well-organized outline of the presentation

3. For recitals and lecture recitals:

        a. A full program listing of the repertoire included in the session (required for recitals and lecture recitals).

        b. Recent audio recordings of 5-10 mins (in MP3 format) of presenter(s) singing selections from the proposed program (required for recitals and lecture recitals).

4. Presenter’s information (include all presenters). This document will not be shared with the submission reviewers. This is the only place where the presenter’s identity should be revealed and must include:

        a. Full name

        b. Email address

        c. Phone number

        d. Short bio

SUBMISSIONS WITHOUT PRESENTER’S INFO PAGE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Additional, optional submission materials, if available:

1. Performance reviews

2. Written materials (articles, handouts, etc.)

Submission Parameters:

1. Except for the required Presenter’s Information (#4, above), submission files MUST NOT include any identifying information such as names, locations, positions, etc. Submission proposals that have any identifying information will be automatically declined. Presenters should redact any materials with identifying information (such as within a performance review) by blacking out the text.

2. All submitted materials must be in the correct format; non-conforming file formats will disqualify the application.

        a. All written materials MUST be in PDF format. Other formats will not be accepted.

        b. All audio files MUST be in MP3 format. Other formats will not be accepted.

CONFERENCE & ARTIST SERIES PARTICIPATION

Important presentation reminders:

1. Full presentations may not exceed 50 minutes, and mini sessions may not exceed 25 minutes.

2. ALL participants (pianists, singers, instrumentalists) must comply with the NATS Copyright Policy.

3. Members will not be selected to present in consecutive years and may not be considered for more than one proposal in the same year.

4. 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.

5. If selected, the same presenters/performers included in the submission are expected to be the individuals participating in the Artist Series in October. Presenter/performer substitutions are not allowed except under extremely special circumstances, as determined by the Artist Series Coordinator and Region Governor.

6. Presenters may not request specific times in the conference schedule; all presentation times will be assigned by the Region Governor.

7. Artist Series presenters do not receive compensation for their presentations.

SELECTION PROCESS

A committee of Texoma members (including representatives from New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas) will perform a blind review of submissions and select presentations that reflect the diverse interests of the Texoma region members. All applicants will be notified regarding their submission for the 2026 Artist Series by August 1, allowing sufficient time for presenters to make the necessary arrangements for their presentation/performance to be a part of the Fall conference.

Artist Series proposals are reviewed and selected every year. “Rollovers” to the following year are not permitted; selected presenters must participate in the year of review, or, if unable to do so, may resubmit the proposal the following year.