Students Win Awards in National Singing Competition

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Dec. 1, 2021 — West Liberty University music students came away winners at the recent NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) Tri-States Chapter Student Singing Competition Finals, held virtually on November 20.

“Students can enter in classical, musical theater, or contemporary music categories, by gender and by age group. Seven WLU students entered the competition, and six were named finalists in their respective categories.

“We are very proud of our students and pleased to share this good news,” said Dr. Linda Cowan, who is the chair of the Department of Music and Theater and a professor of music.

Students winning awards include:

Students of Dr. Cowan

• 1^st place: Kamryn Mayhew, Wellsburg, W.Va., freshman treble classical
• 2^nd place: McKenzie Fittro, Clarksburg, W.Va., freshman treble classical

  

• 3^rd place: Charlotte Dotson, Jane Lew, W.Va.,sophomore treble classical
• 2^nd place: Emma Gragan, Burgettstown, Pa., junior treble classical

Students of Dr. Angela Day, adjunct faculty member

• 1st place: Alexis Scott, Rayland, Ohio, lower college musical theater treble
• 1st place: Josephine Jarrett, Benwood, W.Va., upper college musical theater treble

NATS Tri-States Chapter is an organization that encompasses members from the states of West Virginia, western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio universities and private studios. 

Competition categories range from youth/middle school through high school, collegiate, advanced/graduate and adult. 

The Division of Music at West Liberty University offers undergraduate degrees in Music Education, Music Performance, and Music Technology.

Among its many ensembles are the WLU Singers, the Wind Symphony, University Band, WLU Community Choir, Hilltop Opera, Choral Scholars, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, African Drum and Dance Ensemble, Steel Band and Electronic Music Ensemble.

West Liberty University offers nearly 70 undergraduate majors and a growing number of master degree programs. For more information, please call 1.866.WESTLIB or visit wlibertydev.wpenginepowered.com/.  

NOTE: Kamryn Mayhew’s photo is unavailable.