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The Right European YAP or Summer Program for You
It is not too late to make plans to attend one of the many Summer Programs in Europe. Back in December 2018, I wrote an article also addressing this topic
Bringing Opera “To the People”
While Alex Stoddard of CS Music was in New York City he perchanced upon a unique performing group – Pop-Up Opera at Anita’s Way. CS Music is always looking to
Music Should Mean Something : Advice from George Shirley
Music should mean something. Sound should mean something. Know what and why you are singing and your sound will come from somewhere amazing. Venerated tenor and voice teacher George Shirley has
How to Lose the Desperation and Find Your Power
Did anyone ever say, “I’ll give you a banana if you sing this for me. I’ll give you two bananas if you sing it on roller skates. I’ll give you
The Expansive Career of Baritone Rolando Panerai
Read about the influences and inspirations of a singer whose career span has included sharing the stage with Maria Callas to a Gianni Schicchi performance in 2011.
News and Notes from the Community
According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the New York Festivals International TV & Film Awards has announced the presentation of its award for excellence to Pittsburgh Festival Opera (PFO) for its
Summer Program Spotlight: La Musica Lirica
We like to Spotlight noted Summer Programs and one that keep rising to the top of the list is La Musica Lirica, so here’s a brief Q&A with its director
Freelance Singer’s Survival Guide : Filtering Feedback
We’ve all been there… The conflicting information and comments. The confusing or unsolicited advice. Let’s take a brief look two common scenarios, and ways you can filter through all the
Option Up or Option Out? When to Stick with the Score
If you’ve ever listened to an original Broadway cast recording while following along with the printed music, you may have noticed some differences between what you hear and what you
Where I Last Got Paid to Sing : Soprano Kelsea Webb Has Her Cake and Eats It Too
Scheduling flexibility, greater performance training, and earning income are benefits found in the heart of production as a chorister.
Classical Concrete: A Review and Guide to the NYC Music Scene
Classical Concrete: March 2019 March 7, 2019 | Wine & Food Tasting 7PM | Show 8PM American Baritone, Lucas Meachem, and his wife, pianist Irina Meachem, bring Mahler’s Kindertotenlieder to a
The Fabulously Fit Singer: Yoga
Take a closer look at yoga and the benefits vocalists experience by accessing the core and pelvic floor.
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