Rachel Antman

Is there a place for opera singers in the new a cappella fascination storming the land? The writer of the a cappella musical In Transit answers that question and more.

Sit down with a hot cocoa on a February day and read this true story of how a dedicated group of musicians saved the opera company they loved.

Twelve years ago pianist and coach Susan Morton decided to assemble an entire cast of singers to do an opera sing-through to help one of her students learn a role. That moment of inspiration has turned into a full-fledged program helping singers to achieve a more thorough and complete preparation.

Hearing beautiful music live is a huge perk of this profession. But what if being in so close a proximity to such music could actually damage your hearing? Find out ways to protect your ears, before it’s too late.

Singers discuss how they decided to call it quits, what it meant to leave the stage, and how they are now finding fulfillment in life after singing.

Not all ventures into social media turn out well, but one 12-episode podcast did—for both the creators and the audience. Find out what made it a success story.

Few social media efforts are as successful as Studio 113’s Notes from the Bench (see p. 46). Those that generate new business often have experts behind the scenes who determine

Ageism is a reality in opera, however many singers are doing the seemingly impossible—finding success as singers later in life. Discover what they did to find that success, including setting realistic goals, managing expectations, and focusing on the possible instead of the impossible.

The stress of putting a show together combined with artistic sensibilities can sometimes lead to less-than-ideal
behavior from directors and performers. Learn how to cope when anger erupts—in either yourself or a colleague.

Former singers share why they decided to leave professional singing and how they are finding creative fulfillment in the new careers they have chosen.

Cultural differences can prove challenging when traveling abroad. There are ways, however, to make sure your time overseas is smooth sailing.

Identifying sexual harassment and knowing how to deal with it when it does happen is a tricky business, especially in the opera industry. A stage director, the president of AGMA, and singers offer their experiences and advice here.