Celebrating and preserving all classic styles of American music

 
 
 
 
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Authentically American, charmingly Savannah.

Unbelievable vocal talent in the South’s most inviting city.

 
 
 
 

2023 Judges Capathia Jenkins, Cyrille Aimée and John Devlin pose with 2022 Gold Medalist Andrea Ross, Emcee Bex Odorisio and ATC Board Member, Danny Cohen

Professional ATC

The event that started it all. Since our first competition in 1994, we have been celebrating American music and all of the lives it has touched through our international singing competition. Truly incredible vocalists, serious judges, the warmest audience around and prizes of almost $40,000. Come see this uniquely Savannah event and cheer on your new favorite singer!

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2023 Junior ATC Finalist, Tamarious Jackson lost in song. Photo by Salvador Andrade.

Junior ATC

With investment by the City of Savannah, funding by Gulfstream and the support of our community, Junior ATC is the premiere showcase for regional high school vocalists to take the stage, stretch themselves and show their love of classic American song.

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An enthusiastic crowd before our Star-Crossed Lovers event at Ships of the Sea Museum. Photo by Salvador Andrade.

Events

Our programs are full of great music, lots of fun, and familiar faces of our beautiful Savannah community. We hope you will join us for one of our upcoming events this season

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Grammy-winning Jazz Artist and ATC Winner, Nicole Zuraitis, asks for volunteers to learn how to vocally improvise.

Education Services and Junior ATC

American Traditions Vocal Collection offers educational programming in music for students of all ages, musical education and therapy for older adults, free concert events in downtown Savannah and masterclasses in the community and at our local colleges and universities.

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