November 2009 – All Articles

Jeffrey Thomas, cofounder and sitting conductor of American Bach Soloists, shares his insights on what it takes to truly excel as an early music artist.

Countertenor Mikah Meyer has always been a mover and a shaker. He first shook things up in his high school choir, singing second alto because of his extraordinary range. Then he set up a program as an undergraduate at the University of Memphis designed to help high school-aged prospective voice majors learn how to excel. His next project: making his acceptance to a top voice program in London a reality.

As the health care debate continues, perhaps we’re actually discussing the wrong things. Consider your health and this debate from a broader perspective.

CS continues its series on how the industry is responding to the economic challenges of the last year. This month read what opera companies are doing to survive and how it’s affecting singers.

Directors from the Boston Early Music Festival talk about what the festival is, how and what singers can glean from all it has to offer—including performing opportunities, and what advice they recommend for a successful early music audition.

Get the real skinny on the facts and myths surrounding early music and its required vocal technique.

Cleveland-based Baroque Orchestra, founded in 1992 in the midst of another recession, continues to strike a chord.

If you’ve ever considered delving into the mystery that is early music but felt a little apprehensive at the prospect, fear no more. This introductory guide will set you on your way.

Read up about a comprehensive treatise on vocal style and interpretation that will inform your singing from the likes of Handel to Schoenberg.

You know the old adage, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away?” Well, here are even more things to keep you well and out of the doctor’s office while also keeping the extra cash in your pocket.

While preparing this early music issue and looking for ideas, I did what any twenty-first-century, knowledge-seeking person would do: I asked for input via a status update on Facebook. The

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