Is a college diploma really necessary for becoming a successful opera singer? General director Dan Montez responds to this question with some surprising answers. Learn how to get the education you need to make your dreams a reality.
The business side of singing is becoming more and more important in an ever-changing market. What are universities doing to prepare singers? Career counselor Angela Myles Beeching tells CS how a number of universities are addressing this need and discusses how alumni and schools alike can better help the next generation.
Styles are getting more and more casual these days, but is it really OK to show up for studio class in jeans and flip-flops? Or should student singers be more conscientious about their attire in a university setting?
Several universities have fostered good relationships with local opera companies, choral groups, chamber groups, and symphonies—and their students are reaping the benefits.
For financial, scholastic, or other reasons, not all singers start out at four-year schools. What are the pros of starting at a two-year college, and how can you prepare yourself in those two years to move on to a bigger school? Professors and students weigh in on the issue.
Mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade has thrilled audiences world-wide for nearly four decades. She continues to give back to the next generation of singers, offering masterclasses at universities around the country each year. A consummate artist, von Stade is known not only for her masterful interpretations of operatic, concert, recital, and musical theatre repertoire, but also for her grace, humanity, and non-diva attitude. She shares those qualities with CS readers in this exclusive interview.
Soprano Ana María Martínez brings her own insights to a term singers throw around often: “networking.” Consider a few networking ideas you might not have thought of before.
As you wait for features about our new Certified Singers in upcoming issues of Classical Singer, here’s a report on what our past winners are doing now.
When it comes to the question of opera versus musical theatre, singers can emerge dually victorious in an ever-changing market. Wherever you are in your career—just starting college, considering a master’s degree, auditioning for YAPs, or singing professionally—this discussion on crossover from teachers and general directors will give you food for thought.
The AudComps Final Round Concert continues to be a favorite event for Classical Singer Convention attendees. Read about the winners of the 2008 AudComps here.
A good mailing list is critical to marketing yourself successfully. Tech-geek Amanda White takes you through the technical how-tos of setting up a list and offers suggestions on generating names for your list. In addition, she discusses using good e-mail etiquette to make sure you don’t offend your friends, contacts, or the law.
The High School Competition and College Expo continue to be exciting events each year at the Classical Singer Convention. Read what participants had to say about the 2008 Competition, and find out how to make sure you or your students participate in 2009.
