April 2007
The Many Hats of Sheri Greenawald
Soprano Sheri Greenawald has graced the world’s finest opera stages—including San Francisco Opera, the Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, La Fenice in Venice, and the Bavarian State Opera. In recent years, she has also worn the hats of voice teacher and college professor and recently added the hat of administrator with her appointment as director of the San Francisco Opera Center. Greenawald will continue giving back to young singers, as a featured presenter at this year’s Classical Singer Convention.
Certified Classical Singers ’06-’07
After three intense rounds of competition among more than 200 applicants, the judges of the AudComps 2006 named 13 singers Certified Classical Singers for 2006-2007. This month, read about soprano Karen Hughes from the Emerging Professional Division and soprano Tamara Regensburger from the Professional Division.
A Devil’s Dictionary for Singers
Now for a serious article, we bring you another installment from CS’ favorite Met violinist. Before reading, follow this recipe: Go to kitchen, retrieve grain of salt, and place next to magazine. Insert tongue in cheek, and read on.
The Doctor Is In : Dr. Jahn Answers Singers' Questions
From a cervical discectomy, to a vocal hemorrhage, to the possible vocal consequences of using a CPAP machine, Dr. Jahn gives all the information you need to know. If you have a question for Dr. Jahn, e-mail jahn@classicalsinger.com.
Ask Erda : Staying Connected
Two singers ask Erda how to stay connected with the singing world while living in small towns. From reading publications, to using the Internet, to attending the upcoming Classical Singer Convention, Erda has all the answers. If you have a question, e-mail her at erda@classicalsinger.com.
Making It When You Don’t ‘Make It’
In this third installment of Michelle Kunz’s series, we meet “Anne.” Discover how Anne is finding herself—and a renewed joy in singing—at the end of a long and difficult path.
Diva of Deutschland : Soprano Andrea Huber
Andrea Huber has enjoyed a successful 20-year career in Europe, first under a Fest contract and then as a freelancer. She joins CS convention attendees this May in San Francisco to shed light on the pulse of the singing industry in Germany and the art of operetta. Get a glimpse into her career and convention presentations in this exclusive interview.
Center Stage : Megan Searles Todd, Lyric Soprano
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Letters to the Editor
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Editor’s Note : Find Your Heart In San Francisco
San Francisco’s foggy mornings, rolling hills, and spectacular bay views have inspired many a human heart. Poems, songs, novels, movies, and television commercials have centered around the city named after
Marketing Mojo at Convention ’07
Attendees of the Professional Series can take advantage of three marketing experts in special morning classes each day of the convention. Read what Jo Isom, Mark Stoddard, and Angela Myles Beeching believe singers need to know to help them succeed.
Four Strategies To Jumpstart Your Career
After years of helping musicians find success through typical and atypical career paths, career counselor Angela Myles Beeching joins CS with four terrific tips for assessing where you are now, where you want to be, and how to get there. Don’t miss the chance to sit down with her at the ProSeries of this year’s Classical Singer Convention.
Inspirazione! An OPERA Ameirca Workshop Debriefing : Make Sure Your Publicity Materials Speak For You
With the Classical Singer Convention fast approaching, to help you get your materials up to snuff and put you in the Convention spirit, Lisa Houston reports on a lively and stimulating weekend at the OPERA America Convention.
Getting to the Hart of the Matter
A frustrated singer recently wrote CS, asking for help with his vocal difficulties. Master teacher Victoria Hart (featured in the August 2006 issue) addresses his concerns, offering advice on mastering the technique of messa di voce and singing high notes. Be sure to join Victoria Hart at the Classical Singer Convention, where she will offer additional terrific advice on addressing other common vocal struggles from the perspective of both teacher and singer.
Staying Physically and Mentally Well
In conjunction with the A.M. Business Series, ProSeries attendees can also join in the A.M. Health Series classes offered each morning of the convention. Read what this year’s four presenters will offer to help you better both your physical and mental health.
Say What You Mean : Yoga for the Fifth Chakra
Suzanne Jackson continues her series on the seven chakras. This month read about the fifth chakra and how balancing and opening this chakra can affect your singing. Be sure to join Suzanne at this year’s Classical Singer Convention.
What Directors Want : Full Engagement, Honest Sharing
Past Classical Singer Conventions have featured panels of directors from opera companies around North America answering specific questions about what directors want, and this year’s convention will be no exception. Two general directors who will join Professional Series attendees in San Francisco this May sat down with CS’ Kresha Faber to discuss what they look for in the singers they hire and rehire. Don’t miss your opportunity to sit down with Valéry Ryvkin, Robert Swedberg, and other general directors and get the answers for the questions you want to ask!
Learning from the Pros
When hundreds of singers descend upon San Francisco for the fourth annual Classical Singer Convention, San Francisco Opera will be in the final throes of preparations for Don Giovanni, one of four operas featured in its summer season. SFO has agreed to open its doors to convention attendees for a typically closed rehearsal. Daniela Amini sat down with members of the “Giovanni” cast to discuss the upcoming production.
Headquarters: San Francisco
Classical singers are always on the road, but we have to call somewhere home. Where do you want to headquarter your career? In this second installment of Classical Singer’s city spotlights, we highlight San Francisco, the host city of this year’s Classical Singer Convention, set for May 24-26. Read what the denizens of this musical hotspot have to say about singing in one of America’s most beautiful cities.
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