A major factor for prospective students when selecting a college is finding a good teacher. When making that important decision, should gender and voice type factor in? Or can good teachers effectively teach across genders and voice types? Singers and teachers weigh in.
Esteemed American composer Dominick Argento celebrated his 85th birthday this year, and to honor him, the University of Maryland hosted a week-long celebration of his life and music. Read about the events and learn about this remarkable man and his legendary music.
During a semester abroad in the opera-loving city of Vienna, one university student received a second education over and above his regular classes at the IES Abroad Vienna Center. Find out what he learned after spending one-third of his evenings in Vienna at the opera.
It’s a diploma program! It’s a YAP! No, wait—it’s both!
Nestled nearly halfway between Boston and New York City, Yale University has long been a beacon of quality higher education. But does their School of Music offer that same level of excellence to prospective professional singers? Olivia Giovetti answers that and more here.
The musical notation software, Finale, can be a great tool for any musician. But the software navigation, as well as a hefty price, can be real deterrents. But should they be? Find out here.
Uncle Tony offers his advice for students returning to the classroom this month. Read his thoughts on how studying music at the university level requires using both the left and right hemispheres of the brain and much more.
Are student loans a current reality or in your near future? Consider these ideas for staying in control of your student loan debt as well as your financial future.
Opera Tour . . . on Bicycles! Five young Canadian singers who are members of The Bicycle Opera Project spent part of this summer cycling around the province of Ontario
Growing up, whenever I would ask my parents why they didn’t pay me for my good grades like some of my friends’ parents did, they would always remind me of
Since winning the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions nearly two decades ago, tenor Richard Croft has enjoyed a busy and varied career in the U.S. and abroad. From Mozart to Wagner to Philip Glass, the tenor’s repertoire spans not only centuries but a diversity of styles as well. Adding to this diversity is Croft’s longtime post as professor at the University of North Texas. And with Texas style, Croft speaks candidly here about his successes and failures—and his vision for the next generation of Americans.
Ever have doubts about your musical endeavor? There are crazier ideas out there.
