Classical Singer Magazine

Your Sinuses : Their Care and Feeding

With changing weather and changing schedules, Dr. Jahn tells you how taking care of your sinuses just might keep you well.

Nov 15 Anthony Jahn, M.D.

The Entrepreneurial Career : What Was That?

When promoting yourself or organizing a production, keeping your message simple will help ensure your success.

Sep 01 Amanda Keil

Home Bass : Samuel Ramey Returns to His Alma Mater as Artist-in-Residence

Legendary bass Samuel Ramey began his operatic training at Wichita State University. Now decades later, after an international career for the record books, Ramey is returning to where it all began, this time as teacher rather than student. Find out what led him to approach WSU about a professorship, what WSU did to make his teaching position possible, and how faculty and students feel about the new addition to their teaching staff.

Sep 01 Brian Manternach

Bulletin Board : News, Tidbits, Musings, and more

Barton Wins BBC Cardiff Singer of the World Contest On Sunday June 23, 2013, American mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton conquered four other finalists in David’s Hall in Cardiff, Wales, to win

Sep 01 Maria Nockin

From the Editor : A Fresh Start

I was first introduced to Anne of Green Gables via the hugely popular PBS movie made in the 1980s starring Megan Follows and Colleen Dewhurst. My love affair with the

Sep 01 Sara Thomas

Distant Voices : Risë Stevens

Learn more about this extraordinary artist who will be honored this month by the Met, including how she was the first mezzo-soprano to make the same fees as sopranos and tenors.

Sep 01 Dean Southern

Ask Erda : Crowdfunding Etiquette

Social media has made asking friends, family, and even strangers for needed funds ubiquitous. But just because everyone is doing it doesn’t mean you should too. Find out when and how to use what can be a powerful fundraising tool.

Sep 01 Cindy Sadler

Excellence in Programming

Is a recital in your future, at the college level, professionally, or anywhere in between? Avoid common pitfalls of boring programming by considering new ways to think about song selection, grouping and, perhaps most importantly, audience enjoyment.

Sep 01 Joanie Brittingham

Sing Well, Work Hard, and Listen

Tenor and professor Lawrence Vincent shares what he sees as the secrets for success for students he teaches at Brigham Young University—the same secrets of his successful 10-year career in Germany and Austria.

Sep 01 Doc Taylor

How to Start Your Own Opera Company

Are you discouraged by the lack of performing opportunities available? Sometimes the best solution to no opportunities is to take matters into your own hands and create your own. In this five-article series, the founder of OperaModa walks you through how to start your own opera company.

Sep 01 Genevieve Thiers

Thoughts on Gradudate Schools

So you think you want to pursue a master’s degree in voice, but will it make the difference between a career or no career? And what factors should you consider when choosing a school? Read on to find the answers to these questions and more.

Sep 01 Zachary Peterson-Bernhard

A Wide New World : Professional Choral Singing

Singers sometimes resent the college requirement to sing in a choir while getting their education. But choral singing has a lot to offer, including post-graduation job opportunities.

Sep 01 Kathryn Mueller