A successful bass shares how a congenital disorder has shaped him and his work on the opera stage as well as how greater inclusivity in casting will help shape operatic productions into resembling the present day.
Three attributes can help with the complex assembly of the many pieces in the classical vocalist’s life.
Life is a journey full of firsts and lasts. Beginnings and ends. Starts and finishes. And all of the wonderful, hard, sad, good, happy, difficult, messy, normal, and extraordinary stuff
Uncle Tony offers his advice for students returning to the classroom this month. Read his thoughts on how studying music at the university level requires using both the left and right hemispheres of the brain and much more.
We asked college professors what students should and shouldn’t do in their in-person voice audition. Find out what made the top 12 here.
When considering electives to complete your degree, a musical theatre acting class might be just the thing to take your performance to the next level. That’s what happened for one New York City-based singer.
When choosing recital repertoire, it is common for students to gravitate toward the most well established songs. Composers who receive the lion’s share of ink in music history textbooks and
A new book provides a greater context for neglected French vocal literature.
Blocking, choreography, entrances, exits, lines, and timing are crucial for any musically staged production. But how do you prepare for unexpected missteps? Learning how to go off script is an important skill that will not only benefit you but also your colleagues.
Making time for daily physical activity can be a challenge, especially when you’re in the throes of earning a college degree. But getting and staying fit really is paramount for singers whose instrument is their body. To help you get motivated, here’s a look at the benefits of yoga and physical activity for the voice.
For the singer who can’t wait to fulfill those mandatory choir credits or the one who dreads it, recent studies reveal some unexpected and profound benefits of choral singing.
The Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University has long had what is considered one of the top 10 vocal performance programs in the country. This year the school celebrates 70 years of its opera program. Read about the history of the program as well as its future and the great things to come.
