ll in all, it’s been a great year for the summer programs. CS has received very few complaints about the programs, and the complaints that have come in have been minor. As always, we refer singers, teachers and administrators to the January 2002 issue for warnings about a few problem programs. PLEASE READ THAT ISSUE CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING UP FOR A SUMMER PROGRAM NOT LISTED HERE. The issue is in the archives on the classicalsinger.com website, which now has a search engine, giving you the power to search by word, by phrase or by issue date.
Neil Semer’s summer program and master classes across the country are well known. Here he speaks of the possible role that musical theatre can play in the life of a classical singer.
In the November 2003 issue, Classical Singer brought you Part One of this intriguing two-part series. We hope you've had time to think about Part One- and we hope you are getting ready to program spirituals in your next recital. Part Two gives you the hlep you need to perform convinvingly.
Classical Singer often brings you cover stories of world-renowned artists, but sometimes we like to bring you artists who are on their way up, so you can see how it happens—and that is does happen! Indra Thomas is on her way up and she’s someone to keep an eye on! (You can hear sound clips of her recent performance After January 1 at classicalsinger.com/thomas). Daniel Vasquez was able to catch up with her busy career during her recent performance of Aida while home singing in her hometown of Atlanta, Ga.
Austin, William W. “Susanna,” “Jeanie,” and “The Old Folks At Home;” The Souls of Stephen Foster From His Time to Ours. Urbana [Ill.]: University of Illinois Press, 1987.” Blassingame, John
Dear Editor: Thank you for trying a different way of sending out the e-mails for the Classical Singer Community. This is the first one I’ve received. As an older, but
Richard Miller’s The Structure of Singing is required reading for young singers in many schools. Most voice teachers have, or should have, studied it. But a lot of us missed out on a book that is considered one of the bibles of singing. If you want to be a great singer or a great teacher, you better find out what all the fuss is about
AFTRA and recording companies reach Health Care Agreement Representatives from the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists have reached a tentative agreement with major recording companies, which, when ratified,
