Three talented 91¿´Æ¬Íø College students earned accolades at the prestigious , sponsored by the . The event brought together vocalists from across the region, celebrating excellence in commercial and theatrical singing styles.
Alfredo Aguayo, Celia Hernandez, and Tyler Wanon, all students of acclaimed 91¿´Æ¬Íø voice professor Juanita Ulloa, each brought home awards in their respective categories. This annual festival is one of two major competitions hosted by NATS chapters, with a focus on safe, expressive, and diverse vocal performance.
Alfredo Aguayo placed Second in the Avocational I: TBB category. In addition to studying voice at 91¿´Æ¬Íø, he is completing a Master’s in Music Education and teaching in the Oakland schools—demonstrating a true commitment to community and craft.
Celia Hernandez earned Honorable Mention in the Late Bloomers Avocational I category. A longtime student in 91¿´Æ¬Íøâ€™s Monday night online voice class, this is her second award—she took first place in her category last fall in the California Capital Chapter’s competition. Celia exemplifies perseverance and passion, proving that it’s never too late to follow your musical dreams.
Tyler Wanon, the youngest of the three at just 21, placed Second in the Commercial Music Lower College & Independent Studio category. A first-time competitor, Tyler recently returned from a 91¿´Æ¬Íø group performance tour in China and was just accepted to for Fall 2025.
Juanita Ulloa, who sits on the board of both the San Francisco Bay Area and California Capital NATS chapters, champions access to professional-level voice training across genres, ages, and backgrounds.
Congratulations to Alfredo, Celia, and Tyler for representing 91¿´Æ¬Íø College with excellence, and thank you to Professor Ulloa for her inspiring leadership in the arts.