Brian Manternach

Brian Manternach

Brian Manternach, DM (he/him), is an associate professor at the University of Utah Department of Theatre and a research associate at the Utah Center for Vocology, where he is on the faculty of the Summer Vocology Institute. He is an associate editor of the Journal of Singing, and his research, reviews, articles, and essays have appeared in numerous voice-related publications. brianmanternach.com / drbrianmanternach.blogspot.com / bmantern@gmail.com

Behind the Scenes with YAP Director Robert Ainsley : Cafritz Young Artists of Washington National Opera

As the director of a high-level Young Artist Program, Robert Ainsley is always on the lookout for capable and ambitious young singers looking to launch successful careers. As both director

May 21 Brian Manternach

John Chest : A Budd-ing Career Centered on Signature Roles

John Chest’s career path did not initially go where he wanted or expected. But now, with a repertoire rich in European experience, he has returned to the U.S. to debut a roll that has been following him from the beginning of his studies. With a young family in tow, the mentors, teachers, and opportunities that presented themselves to Chest are not necessarily the path he would have chosen, but they have led him toward a career that is catching the attention of the classical singing world.

May 17 Brian Manternach

Working with Technology : When it's not about the technology

Working with technology when it's not about the technology.

Apr 22 Brian Manternach

The Singer’s Library : Music by Women

Two authors advocate for equal representation, encourage change, and offer solutions when programming the works of women composers.

Apr 09 Brian Manternach

Failure Is the ONLY Option

It’s not fun to fail. It can be disheartening, both in the moment and in the immediate aftermath. But, when developing vocal skills, not only is failure an option, it appears to be a crucial component of eventual success.

Feb 14 Brian Manternach

Stages of Learning and How It Affects your Singing Progression

In recent years, motor learning theory has taken a more prominent place in vocal pedagogy. The theory itself is described in depth in Vocology by Ingo Titze and Kittie Verdolini

Jan 16 Brian Manternach

The Singer’s Library : College Prep for Musicians

High school students can begin now to prepare for their music degree by avoiding any misinformation and getting answers straight from the experts in a new publication.

Jan 08 Brian Manternach

The “So You Want to Sing” Series Continues

The So You Want to Sing series, sponsored by the National Association of Teachers of Singing and published by Rowman & Littlefield, is almost complete. Series editor Matthew Hoch is

Dec 05 Brian Manternach

The Singer’s Library: Auditioning for College Musical Theatre Programs

The Singer’s Library column in the November/December issue of Classical Singer highlighted the book College Prep for Musicians, which offers information about applying to college music programs. But what about

Nov 05 Brian Manternach

Crossing Over: The Search for Stylistic Authenticity

Several articles in the May 2019 Classical Singer issue explore the topic of “crossover”—classical singers delving into musical theatre. In the cover article, Elizabeth Stanley details the path from her

Oct 11 Brian Manternach

The Singer’s Library : Pedagogical Practices

Two books explore and preserve the ideas of renowned voice teachers who have left a lasting impact on the singing world.

Aug 01 Brian Manternach

Conquering Performance Anxiety

Performance anxiety. It sounds so serious. While most performers would admit to feeling nerves before going on stage, or perhaps even a degree of “stage fright,” the words “performance anxiety”

Jun 21 Brian Manternach

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