2002 – Page 10

CS Profiles Singer Groups around the Country

Artists have been discovering greater fulfillment in their careers and their lives using The Artist's Way, since its publication in 1992. Described in its cover notes as "a course in discovering and recovering your creative self," the book was the culmination of author Julia Cameron's years of presenting workshops to people from all walks of life across the country. It presents readings and tasks for a 12-week time period, with each week focused on a different aspect of creative recovery.

This article is in response to a request in the March issue from bass Andrew Semegram of New Jersey. Thanks to Joseph Smith for his fast response.

WHAT IS YOUR GROUP’S PURPOSE? Begin with people you already know in the industry and conduct an informal “needs assessment.” Brainstorm the different ways you could meet community needs. Read

Tenors who want help with their upper passaggio should spend time with these recordings.

9/11 Memorialized by New Home for New York City Opera? As the Lincoln Center renovation battle continues, things are looking up for NYCO. While NYCO has not announced anything official

Baritone Dwayne Croft has risen to the top ranks of the international operatic world with a brilliant career encompassing twenty-two roles, more than two hundered performances on the Metropolitan Opera stage, including seven telecasts, including the title role in Billy Budd, productions of Madame Butterfly, The Marriage of Figaro and Fedora.

Dear Editor: The reality of Vinson Cole’s words regarding opera companies telling his management that “they would not have a black tenor singing opposite a white soprano” can be as

The Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics will be long gone by the time you read these words, but as I write, they are happening right in my back yard.

Our three singers made good progress this month with their 2002 resolutions.

IRS Enrolled Agent Gordon Voorhees with tips on maximizing the benefits of singer expenses.

Organize those receipts as Gordon Voorhees gets the classical singing community ready for April 15th.