When I was growing up, my father had a lot of typical “dad” expressions. When we were driving in the car, if another driver failed to yield, turned in front
I typically do not watch reality TV shows. In spite of their titles, the shows feature very little real-life content. So my recent fascination with a new reality show, The
It’s that time of year again, when singers, general directors, managers, university and high school students, and professors all converge together in one location to network, learn, sing, and share.
In the recent January issue of CS, Cindy Sadler wrote the following about summer programs: “Many of the people you meet and work with, both faculty and students, are going
Years ago, I was staying with a dear friend during a particularly difficult period of my life. One morning while staying with her, I awoke feeling depressed and utterly buried
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.
There are few things more stunning in nature than a glorious full moon. I love looking up and seeing that bright globe in the sky with its happy face shining
While looking for singers to feature in this issue on health and wellness, I first turned to Google. I typed in “fit opera singers” and hit Enter. Google immediately replied,
One of the casualties of my current occupation is that I never know what month it is. In September, I am in the final stages of preparing the November issue
While an undergrad my theory teacher told our class about a revolutionary new choral and orchestral composition he had heard that had, in his words, changed his life. This piece
An unforgettable two days of amazing classes with managers, general directors, singers, and more made up the Professional Track at this year’s Classical Singer Convention. Read about it here and then start planning to attend next year’s big event in May 2011 in sunny Los Angeles.
A talented young singer entering her final semester of her undergraduate work told me recently about her rather unexpected journey. She had attended a performing arts high school and was
