November 2005 – Page 2

Dear Editor: My family and I evacuated from New Orleans and are now temporarily in Orlando, Fl. We are lucky, compared to others, and therefore are not in need of

The onset of winter often brings an increase of problems for those who suffer from asthma. Dr. Jahn offers his sound advice for detecting and treating the affliction.

Years ago, while living in Italy, I never ceased to be amazed by the reaction I got when I answered the question, “What do you do?” When Italians found out

Singers spend a lifetime working to improve their dramatic and interpretive abilities for their art. Sometimes those carefully honed skills can seep into other aspects of life, with negative results. Michelle Kunz suggests some ways to draw the curtain between the stage and your personal life.

To fully understand the present, we must have an understanding of the past. Our Met violinist takes us down memory lane as he reminisces about his final evening in the pit at the old Metropolitan Opera House. The great singers of the past laid a great foundation for those who follow.

Last month CS featured a book review highlighting the connection between singing and the Alexander Technique. This month read about one singer’s practical experience with the technique in her first ever Alexander private lesson.

Singers usually love the spotlight—but doing a radio or television interview can be terrifying. For one thing, talking—rather than singing—is the main event, and secondly, there’s no script! Learn a few tricks of the trade to help calm your nerves and make your interview a success.