Are there advantages to getting a music degree at a technical school? Faculty and alumni with firsthand experience discuss the benefits of this well-rounded education.
Why studying music in Germany is today’s best-value vocal education.
Mentors can help guide classical vocalists on the path toward a successful and thriving career. Find out what makes a good mentor and how to create your own circle of important advisors to guide and assist you along your career path.
Dr. Jahn remembers a legendary and influential otolaryngologist who treated many singers for many years. Read about this doctor’s early life and his education in pre-World War II Austria in this first of a two-part tribute to Dr. Eugen Grabscheid.
Read a detailed look at University of Notre Dame’s master of sacred music in vocal performance, an exciting new program preparing singers for church jobs and more.
What is the difference between a school of music and a conservatory? A department of music and a school of music? Professors at all types of schools outline what prospective students can expect at these various institutions.
American mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato continues to be one of the most sought-after singers of our time. But in addition to her work on the stage, she is also becoming one of the most sought-after educators in the business. Her teaching moments in masterclasses and commencement addresses have gone viral. And in her very personal blog on her website, as well as in this Classical Singer exclusive interview, she reaches beyond the stage to take on the social questions of our time.
What do you do when problems arise on the job? What protection is available for singers who work as independent contractors? From getting a contract to what the contract should say to holding the other party to said contract, find out how to protect yourself and your interests.
If you’re a vocal performance major, a senior recital is in your future. Learn how to program an interesting recital that will best showcase you as well as discover helpful tips for preparing during your recital semester.
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Three singers who hold a doctorate of musical arts discuss the benefits, misperceptions, and challenges surrounding this degree.
Once upon a time, singers with jobs other than performing weren’t considered serious. But is that perception changing? Four singers with successful singing careers discuss their “other” jobs as arts administrators and how they make it all work.
