Classical Singer Magazine

From The Editor : 'Hooray For Hollywood'

It’s that time of year again, when singers, general directors, managers, university and high school students, and professors all converge together in one location to network, learn, sing, and share.

May 01 Sara Thomas

Read Up! : Remembering Callas

Read up on a book and CD set that reveals in full detail everything about the life of Maria Callas and what it was about her voice, performances, and persona on and off the stage that changed the face of opera forever.

May 01 Shawna Gottfredson

The Tech-Savvy Singer : The Velvet Business Plan

Keeping track of the small details of your career is a challenge for every singer. And yet, having and sorting that information could be critical to your success as a singer. Find out why it’s so important and read about a new tool that is making it easier than ever.

May 01 Amanda White

The $50 Week : Producing for a Pittance

If you’re looking to produce your own project, you don’t need to break the bank. Singers turned successful producers share how they put up top-notch productions while keeping an eye on the bottom line.

May 01 Olivia Giovetti

Why I Sing : Jayme Alilaw

To share your story of why you sing e-mail editorial@classicalsinger.com.

May 01 Jayme Alilaw

Finding the Silver Lining: : One Singer’s Journey through Infertility

A singer shares her experiences dealing with her intense desires to be a mother coupled with the realities of infertility. Read about her courageous journey and the ways she is mothering now.

May 01 Deborah Bertling

Bulletin Board : News, Tidbits, Musings, and More

Don’t Forget to Watch Your Valuables! Violinist Min-Jin Kym was having lunch at a London sandwich bar when two teenage boys caught her attention. What she did not realize at

May 01 Maria Nockin

Classical Singer Convention Schedule

Find all you need to know for the 2011 Convention, including hotel maps, class schedules, and class descriptions. Download the schedule and descriptions.

May 01 CS Staff

Festing: The Double Cast

Jennifer Porto continues her chronicles of what it’s like to be a full-time Fest singer in Germany. This month read how two casts and no covers means little to no stage time and the real challenges that presents.

May 01 Jennifer Porto

Where Are They Now?

As high school singers from around the country prepare to compete in this year’s Classical Singer Vocal Competition, read about four former competitors to find out what they are doing now and how the competition impacted their college careers.

May 01 Kathy Kuczka

The Think Method : Does It Really Work

Every singer has felt the practice room burnout, both from frustration and real vocal fatigue. Rather than giving up practicing altogether, consider another method: the art of visualization.

May 01 M. Ryan Taylor

Beauty Comes from Within : Under Cynthia Munzer’s Direction, Students Learn How to Unleash Their Voices

Find out what this mezzo-soprano who once traveled the globe singing is now doing in her studio and masterclasses to help singers free not only their voice but also their passion.

May 01 Greg Waxberg