January 2011 – All Articles

M. Ryan Taylor continues his account of his journey to become half the man he was, telling how the best laid plans of mice and men will not be derailed by long show runs or unforseen catastrophes.

Last month you read about Jazzercise and this busy singer and mom of two's goals to use her newfound exercise program to get fit. Read about Clara's progress and the challenges she's facing now.

Jennifer Porto Continues her first-person account of what it's like to be a fest singer in Germany. Learn about the different kind of Fest contracts and why it can pay off to have an agent in your court come contract-signing time.

Economic times are still tough and a two-month summer program just might not be in your budget. Read about a handful of more economical summer programs and fire up your curiosity about what's available within your price range.

Random Acts of Culture Hit the Streets On a weekend in November, a group of 650 singers who had been disbursed among crowds of shoppers burst out in a performance

A new book by David Cutler offers real-life examples and tools to help singers make a living doing what they love.

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

Don’t let limited finances hold you back from summer programs or any other career dreams. You just might qualify for one of the many grants available to classical singers.

Casting directors weigh in on the pros and cons of audio vs. visual demos.

If you have ever wondered what summer program administrators think-from the application process to the audition to the end of the program and beyond-read on. Make sure you make the right impression at your summer program through attention to detail and proper preparation.

Composer Jake Heggie has had long relationships with singers. In his early days working in administration for San Francisco Opera, Heggie began what would be lengthy collaborations with the likes of Frederica von Stade, Thomas Hampson, and Renée Fleming. Now one of the major composers of the current generation, Heggie continues to champion singers. He teaches masterclasses at universities and programs around the country, including such summer programs as SongFest and Ravinia. Find out what has led to his success, what he looks for in a singer, and why he loves to write for the voice.

Nestled in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Colorado resides a summer program that has long been providing a rich musical experience for musicians. Read about its offerings for singers in this in-depth look at the Aspen Music Festival and School's Aspen Opera Theater Center.