As I stand at a crossroads in my vocal career, I have to ask myself that all-important question: Why do I sing? My schooling is complete, at least for now.
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For tenor Joseph Calleja, exercise and athletics were an everyday part of his youth on the island of Malta off the coast of Italy. But when he found his voice, the time spent throwing a discus and playing basketball was now spent vocalizing and learning repertoire. Then, when a burgeoning career consumed his twenties, exercise really fell by the wayside. But at age 30 something changed, and Calleja is now proving that you don't need a private investigator to figure out the rules of staying fit.
Boston Symphony Orchestra Launches Education Program The Boston Symphony Orchestra began a pilot program called the Academy School Initiative at an elementary school in Brighton, Massachusetts, in October, reports the
Carroll Freeman’s ultra-energetic, joyful, uninhibited nature is infectious. Thriving on giving young singers confidence to push themselves beyond their notions of their capabilities, he seems to be everywhere, doing everything well, and all at once.
What do you do if life’s events have caused you to take a hiatus from pursuing a singing career? How do you get back in the game? Cindy Sadler shares eight suggestions for ways to get your career back into shape.
CS continues its new series featuring singers of the past. This month learn more about the career of soprano Claudia Muzio, why to know her is to love her, and how and where you can hear her now.
Singers Kyle Ketelsen, Cynthia Hanna, Vale Rideout, Catherine Cook, and David Adam Moore weigh in on their favorite exercise regimens.
Robin Flynn recently completed the prestigious Merola Program with San Francisco Opera. And while there, she also competed in a 25K trail race and swam a 1.5-mile race in the San Francisco Bay. Some might call this singer and endurance athlete crazy, but Flynn has some sound reasons for her obsession with athleticism, which she shares here with eloquence and inspiration.
A singer and busy young mother of two shares how she found her way out of her exercising slump in an exciting, fun class that combines stretching, aerobics, and strength training. She also tells of her goals for the next few months and how she will share her progress with CS readers.
From feeling like you’re on vacation to always eating out, being on the road can cause havoc to your regularly scheduled meal plan. Seasoned singers committed to healthful eating share their tips for nutritional eating while away from home.
