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The night before an important nationally televised singing engagement, I tossed and turned, unable to sleep. Even after I got to sleep, I awoke nearly every hour to stare anxiously

Last month we brought you a review of the third anthology in a Spanish art song series. This month we bring you more news on the push by many to bring this relatively unknown music to light. Read about two advocates of Spanish song and exciting events happening in New York City this month.

Most musicians wear many hats, including that of business owner and operator. That means managing money—and for many a right-brained singer that can be a challenge. Lynnette Owens continues her financial series with great tips for monitoring and managing your cash flow better.

What do you do when your best-laid plans for the summer don’t manage to come to fruition? One singer shares nine things she does to make the most of summer months.

This month we meet “Karen,” who has been challenged with a number of health problems that might have derailed her singing altogether at any number of steps along the way. With determination and focus, she shows us how—even in the midst of extreme physical difficulties—we can always find ways to let our talents shine, if we remind ourselves that doing our best is a measure that changes from moment to moment.

The final volume in the Canciones de España—Songs of Nineteenth-Century Spain anthology series was released in February 2007 (Scarecrow Press). The three volumes, published in high and low keys, make

During the last century many composers of vocal art-music tended to use the voice merely as another instrument, often stripping away some of the most wonderful qualities inherent in the

Musical theatre requires a combination of talents—singing, dancing, and acting. Director John Doyle has added one more requirement to the list—playing in the onstage orchestra—in several recent Broadway revivals. Janette Goleme sat down with five of the classically trained singers from his latest creation, Stephen Sondheim’s Company.

In our January issue CS featured an article on the Feb. 10 world premiere of a new opera, The Grapes of Wrath. Now we take the opportunity to talk with composer Ricky Ian Gordon and baritone Brian Leerhuber (Tom Joad) one month after the opera’s Minnesota Opera premiere and just prior to its Utah Opera opening.

The Fach system is often a source of grief for many singers. From knowing what Fach you belong to, to switching Fachs as a result of incorrect classification or a maturing voice, Rachel Antman addresses many of the challenges of Fach classification, and how to manage what can seem the overwhelming prospect of switching Fachs.

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While attending several First Round Regionals of Classical Singer’s High School Competition this past spring, I heard some fine singing from well-prepared students singing age-appropriate repertoire—with a few exceptions. One