JoAnn Ottley taught one of the most popular classes at the CS Convention last year giving singers an emotional and spiritual “high” discovering the real power of their voices. She will be at the 2005 Convention and has asked that participants read her two articles before attending her class. Both articles are available in their entirety on the open access area of the CS website, www.classicalsinger.com. Below are excerpts from Part 2, as printed in March 2004.
Catherine Heiser will be helping singers with their audition and concert looks at the 2005 Classical Singer Convention May 27-30 in New York City as well as displaying her designs in a fashion show just for classical singers. See page 38 for convention information.
At a critical junction in my career, I found my way to Janet Bookspan who quickly moved me past a serious performance block and onto my “singing feet” for the very first time. She taught me how to find my singing soul and express it. I’m in debt to her for much of what I became as a singer. She will be at the CS Convention (May 27-30) working with singers. —Editor
Can you imagine starting a vocal studio from scratch in an urban area? Valerie Williams has done it successfully four different times and she's coming to the CS Convention to tell you how. Here are a few tips to get you started.
The Singers’ Convention, YOUR Convention, is coming up Memorial Day Weekend in New York City. Singers and opera luminaries will finally be connected in an intense, information-packed weekend designed to
Headlining the Classical Singer Convention, Timothy Noble is also a wonderful case study for singers looking to build their career. Read this story to find out how to move your own career ahead.
Italian Opera History for Sale! The Palazzo Orlandi in Busseto, Italy—where Giuseppe Verdi wrote Rigoletto, Il trovatore, Luisa Miller and Stiffelio—is for sale. The composer lived there with Giuseppina Strepponi,
Dear Editor: Keep up the great work! You provide a great service for all of us singers! Thank you! — Thomas Fallon, Arlington, MA Dear Editor: Is there any possible
I have been so inspired by the letters that have been coming in from those of you who have gone out there and not only tried to make things happen
This singer and other musicians who are just like you raised more than $11,000 for the tsunami victims. Can you do the same? Yes! Write us and we’ll help you learn how. Send an email to aubrey@classicalsinger.com!
Singers want information on non-traditional healthcare but too often, they can't rely on what they hear. Here it is from our own Dr. Jahn
Have you dealt with monster conductors or have they all been angels? Les Dreyer from the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra has had both.
