Converse Vocalists Triumph at Statewide NATS Competition; Advance to Regionals

The following Petrie School of Music students and Lawson Academy students received high scores at the Saturday auditions for South Carolina NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing), making them eligible to advance to the Regional NATS Auditions in March:

Students of Susan Lyle:
Lindsey Brakhage, Winner, Advanced College/Independent Studio Women
Caroline Worthy, Winner, 1st Year College/Independent Studio Women

Students of Rebecca Turner:
Natalie Longobardo, 4th Year College/Independent Studio Women
Katie Jo O’Neal, 4th Year College/Independent Studio Women
Grace Frazor, 3rd Year College/Independent Studio Women
Lisa Louw, 2nd Year College/Independent Studio Women

Students of Valerie MacPhail:
Hannah Hancock, Advanced College/Independent Studio Women
Caroline Bosworth, 2nd Year College/Independent Studio Women
Shannon Ferguson, 1st Year College/Independent Studio Women

Student of Cathy Siarris:
Meredith Foster, Upper High School Women

Student of Laura Thomason:
Ellie Fulmer, Lower High School Women

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