A university education can be one of the most important experiences in a singer's life. However, too many young singers and their parents don't prepare early enough, don't research thoroughly enough, and then plunge headlong into too much debt without thinking of consequences. If you work with young singers, or you're in debt and need help, this is important reading.
ºDear Editor: CS is a must-have for singers young and old. It’s always full of useful, informative and inspirational information. It’s a survival/planning guide for college singers. —Kenneth Kellogg, Ann
It started out as a Saturday morning diversion. But these former college students have managed to create a new market niche and set a great example on how to thrive in today's tough arts economy.
Actors’ Equity and AGMA Agreement, The Actors’ Equity Associa-tion and The American Guild of Musical Artists have announced a ground breaking agreement that resolves many jurisdiction questions pertaining to a
In March of 1999, CS did an entire issue on the topic of mental health using Kay Redfield Jamison’s book, Touched With Fire, which discusses the creative personality’s penchant for depression or bipolar illness. It’s all too common for singers to suffer with depression or other mental illnesses that make it difficult to keep going—and the stress of the business makes it that much harder for the artistic temperament to survive. Linda McKay revisits the topic here with a surprising twist that links the modern artist’s depressive tendencies with ancient Mayan legend.
