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.
College is a much bigger pond than high school. The big city is a bigger pond than a small town. World-class opera companies are in a bigger pond than community theater. Bigger, however, isn’t necessarily better. The environment that is right for your greatest happiness and fulfillment may end up looking very different from your original idea of success.
Networking opportunities abounded at this year’s Convention. I made quite a few connections with fellow singers, for instance, and because my picture was in the January issue of Classical Singer,
Cindy answers a young singer’s question about how to put your best foot forward and come across like a professional. Do you have a question for Cindy? E-mail it to erda@classicalsinger.com.
I enjoyed many masterclasses and presentations at this year’s Convention. Ellen Rievman was very dynamic and energizing, very insightful and helpful in her suggestions and coaching comments. She worked very
For a voice student, attending a university often means taking a pedagogy class and learning anatomy. Whether you’re currently enrolled, teaching the class, or studying the material on your own, Dr. Jahn provides helpful hints for remembering the names and functions of the anatomical parts that makes up your voice.
For me, the Convention was smashing chiefly because of the presence of the truly great artist and Metropolitan Opera coach Joan Dornemann. I have read her book, Complete Preparation, which
Deciding when and how to leave the stage is a painful and difficult journey, with no road maps along the way. Most singers just don’t talk about it, and so CS has decided to begin the dialogue. In the first of a series of articles, one singer who enjoyed a long career shares how she knew it was time to end her professional career, and tells us about all the heartache that went along with that decision.
Three attendees share their reviews of the Classical Singer Convention ’08 held at the Brooklyn Bridge Marriott Hotel May 29-31. Read about the fantastic events at this year’s Convention, and
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Performing, performing, performing. That’s the name of the game as a young singer working to build a résumé. But what if your college or university falls short in providing these opportunities? Don’t sit on your hands feeling sorry for yourself. Consider other possibilities for creating your own performance opportunities.
I recently learned that Motto magazine named my alma mater’s maxim one of the top 10 best college mottos in the country. I used to drive past the words, etched
