2005 – Page 8 – All Articles

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.

Recently, as I was leaving a grocery store, I happened to walk past a car with four young children in the back seat. I couldn’t hear what was going on

It wasn’t at the Met, but it was for the Mets, and 11 Classical Singer Convention attendees had the time of their life singing not just the national anthem, but an encore to boot!

Singers need to know how to ask for feedback, and when to either accept or reject it. For the singer who also teaches, you find yourself on the other end – giving the feedback. Maria Zouves explores both angles here, using summer programs as a model.

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.

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In J.K. Rowling’s acclaimed children’s series about the adventures of the young wizard Harry Potter, the opening session of the first school term at Hogwarts ends with the entire student

Take a look at a great new tool that every singer, whether techno connoisseur or novice, should know about.

Classical Singer’s 2004 Coach of the Year, Joan Krueger, cited this article as “one of the most inspiring” she has ever read. In honor of our 2005 Coach of the Year, here are excerpts from a written master class by Ms. Dornemann, reprinted from the CS Archives, January 2004. For the full article, visit our archives at www.classicalsinger.com.

This month we honor New York’s own Joan Dornemann. Read about her journey to coachhood, her years at the Met, and the passion for her job that has transformed her into a superb coach who makes a real difference in singers’ lives.

From what to wear, to how to handle your manager, to questions of ethics, the singing business can be fraught with dilemmas. But never fear, Erda is here with some answers!

Knowing just how much physical acting to do during an audition can be a challenge. Richard Crittenden's detailed interpretation of Menotti's 'Monica's Waltz' outlines general dos and don'ts that can be applied to any audition aria.