February 2011 – Page 2

Each year as we prepare our annual family issue, invariably the word “balance” shows up in the title of at least one article. Balance certainly has become a popular buzzword.

Are you selfish enough to be a professional singer? Especially a professional singer with a family? Cindy lays out the important things to consider here.

For years experts have said that the number one cause of divorce is money. There are ways to avoid the stresses and arguments surrounding finances. Olivia Giovetti lays them out here.

Eric Whitacre is one of the most popular composers living today, as his over 45,000 Facebook fans will attest. Soprano Hila Plitmann is a sought-after new music specialist who recently added a Grammy award to her long list of credits and accomplishments. So how did this husband/wife team come together and, perhaps more importantly, how have they managed to stay together? New music’s power couple reveals the secret to thriving careers and a thriving marriage.