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Whether you’re a teacher, a performer, or both, this well-known pedagogue’s latest book is a valuable resource for every singer. Here’s a quick overview to help you decide if it belongs on your bookshelf.

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in an audition or competition? Or what the judges have to say once you leave the room? Cristina Necula got an inside look at part of the combined audition/competition AudComps at this year’s Classical Singer Convention. From her insights, as well as those of two of our distinguished judges, you can learn what to do—and what not to do—at your next audition.

The School of Music at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, B.C., is the largest school of its kind in western Canada. Eighty-six of the nearly 300 students in

Are inhibitions about your dancing abilities holding you back on the stage? Don’t despair! It’s never too late to learn, as Richard Gere’s character in “Shall We Dance” showed on the big screen recently. Here are some helpful hints to inspire even your two left feet.

Our Met violinist returns, this time with a new word to add to your vocabulary: biffing. These stories are sure to make you laugh out loud, and bring to mind your own experiences with biffing (we all have them!). We’d love to hear about them. Go to www.ClassicalSinger.com, click on “curtain call” and confess your favorite biffing moment.

Do you want to be known for the individual you are, not as a mere number in large-class settings? Do you want all of your classes and applied lessons to

Q: What do you call a person who hangs out with a group of musicians? A: A singer! We like to make fun of each other, and of ourselves, and

A demo CD, part of every singer’s package, often makes that first impression for you. Make sure it’s a good one by following Erda’s advice— and learning from her mistakes.

In an issue dedicated to voice teachers, it seems appropriate to present a Dr. Jahn column on a clinical team that is essential to the long-term survival of the singer—the voice teacher and the laryngologist.

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Audra McDonald’s varied career has spanned classical and Broadway genres alike. One common thread, however, runs through every type of music she chooses: Audra McDonald sings what speaks to her soul. In this candid Classical Singer exclusive, Ms. McDonald shares her thoughts on getting over her hatred of classical music, how she balances career and family, and her future plans on the operatic stage, including Houston Grand.

Detroit Back In the Classical Radio Fold As of July 1, according to the Detroit News, residents of the motor city again have classical radio, a service they have had