2003

Spirituals: Whose Songs Are They Anyway? And Why Aren’t We Singing Them?

With race and spirituals in mind, I wanted to explore the subject for solo singers in two parts: One — why we should sing solo spirituals, although largely we do not, and two —how to make spirituals part of our singing lives. As we learn to share the joys and sorrows of a nation still coming to grips with its racial legacy, African-American spirituals provide a positive means to those ends.

Nov 01 Dr. Lourin Plant

When to Pronounce the Final ‘E’

Have you ever wondered why that final “e” in French mélodie and arias is sometimes sung and sometimes not? The basis of French poetry is the alexandrine, a line that

Nov 01 Sherri Weiler

Getting Into a Young Artist Program

Young Artist Programs are just one of the ways singers can launch a career. For those singers who fit the profile (young, super-talented, good-looking, a good "Fach" fit) a YAP can be an excellent choice to pursue.

Nov 01 Elly Erickson

Born to Sing

He started out as a lackadaisical singer. Then he left singing, and for 10 years he couldn’t figure out why his life wasn’t working. Even making $100,000 a year didn’t fix the feeling that something was very wrong.

Nov 01 Allen Riberdy

Raymond Buckingham : Noted New York Voice Teacher

On July 14, 2003, Raymond Buckingham, a well-known voice teacher who taught in New York City, passed away in Holbrook, MD. Originally from England, he first studied music at the

Nov 01 Maria Nockin

Make Your Text Come Alive! : Basic Tools of the Singer/Actor

In my studio the Eleventh Commandment is, “Thou shalt not bore the audience!” Text is the main thing that distinguishes vocal music from instrumental music, so it is extremely important

Nov 01 Diane Clark

Be A Different Diva

Indiana School of Music turns out divas; but they probably never counted on turning out a diva like Judith Barnes. She can not only sing, but makes her living now by sculpting and running her very own opera company. This is a good model for singers to follow in this brave new world of budget cuts.

Nov 01 Moira E. McLaughlin

Bulletin Board

Franco Corelli Hospitalized In September it was reported that retired tenor Franco Corelli had suffered a stroke and had been taken to a hospital in Milan. Although there was some

Nov 01 Maria Nockin

Trends in Opera

Whether you're a young artist, a seasoned pro or a teacher, it's important to know the trends in our field. Take a look.

Nov 01 Elly Erickson

Comprehensive Legal Coverage: : A Necessity for Cost Conscious Singers

Who can afford a lawyer? You can, thanks to this wonderful plan.

Nov 01 Anne Cohen

Ask Erda: How to Write an Effective Bio

Erstwhile earth goddess, with knowledge of past and future, returns to give CS readers her answers to pressing questions, this time on a practical matter of biographies that work

Oct 01 Cindy Sadler

Are You A Professional Singer

The IRS has the definition of “professional” all laid out for you— sort of! Here are some ideas to help you figure it out, sparked by a question from a singer who has just attended a summer pay-to-sing.

Oct 01 Gordon Voorhees