January Summer Programs 2025 – All Articles

Singers all know how expensive summer programs can be. Read on to continue your learning and vocal development over the summer without breaking the bank.

Soprano Mandy Brown shares her experience with breast cancer diagnosis and the transformative power of adaptability, patience, and a supportive community.

Director of the Oper Wuppertal, Rebekah Rota says, “You can be lucky only after you have been smart.” Her career trajectory from singer to administrator in the German opera theater demonstrates an organized progression in the business of singing.

Opera and musical theatre composer Jeanine Tesori recently spoke at Opera America about writing for singers.

Learn more about two summer programs—the Institute of Performing Arts International (IPAI) and the Hawaii Performing Arts Festival (HPAF).

In this installment of “The Music Major Minute,” you’ll find ways to manage your breath, from meditation to SVOT.

In this column, we explore singers to watch, celebrate new albums, note new resources for singers, and recognize other industry changes.

There are many factors to consider when you are choosing a summer program. Take time to consider the following when making your decision.

A hefty, but accessible, book on voice science makes a difficult subject more approachable.

The Franco-American Vocal Academy (FAVA) is a pillar of the summer programs for singers. Read on for more information about the approach William Lewis and Frédérique Added take with the young singers who attend.

Elizabeth Benson and Kate Rosen are on a mission to end anti-fat bias in singing spaces.

Making a career out of singing professionally is a difficult proposition, without a doubt. It comes with the highs of putting your heart and soul into the thing you love and being celebrated for the talents you possess. Conversely, the stress from both personal and public expectations of singers is significant. Let’s face it: you are expected to perform perfectly on stage or in competitions every time, you feel the urgency of finding steady income in a tough market, and then you are bombarded with constant online feedback (negative or positive). Living in such a stressful, cortisol-saturated environment where the status quo is an activated fight-or-flight response can lead to illness and, especially, depression.