Austin's Own Kaiah Gibson Shines, Heads to National Singing Contest

Riverland Community College is acknowledging the achievement of Kaiah Gibson, a first-year music student from Austin, who has qualified for the national competition in classical voice and musical theatre. Her qualification follows a successful performance at the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) regional competition, held in mid-February. The event drew participants from several states and provinces, including Minnesota, Wisconsin, the Dakotas, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.

Kaiah is studying for an Associate of Arts with a Music Emphasis at Riverland. She entered the regional competition with video submissions of her performances, which were evaluated by NATS members. Her performance placed her among the top talents in the college freshman female categories.

Outside her studies, Kaiah is active in the local arts community. She plays the bass in the Austin Symphony Orchestra and performs in local churches and community organizations. She is also skilled in playing the double bass and piano. Kaiah plans to pursue further education in vocal performance at a four-year conservatory after her time at Riverland.

The national preliminary round submissions were completed on April 12, and Kaiah is awaiting the results, expected in mid-May. If she advances, she will participate in the semi-final and final rounds at the NATS National Conference in Knoxville, TN, from June 27-29, 2024.

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