February 1999
Life under a Double Rainbow
Soprano Maureen O'Flynn and Baritone Claude Corbiel on their life together
An Expression of Joy : Singing as an Act of Love
Our motivations for singing depends on who we are, where we are, and what moves us on a deeper level. Jean del Santo paints a moving portrait of one singer's search for her identity as a performer and as a person
Singers On the High Seas : Cruise Ship Entertainers
Imagine traveling to exotic ports of call, singing for a captive audience, while earning $4,000 a month, with free food and housing. Cynthia Vaughn interviewed Christopher Alan Graves and Amy Van Wyke aboard Carnival Cruise’s Destiny cruise ship, somewhere in the Caribbean.
Because I’m a Teacher, That’s Why!
Mezzo-soprano Lisa Squiers White paused during finals week and vocal juries to share her experience as a first-time university voice teacher.
One Singer’s Tax Deduction Checklist
Louise Pierson, the most financially-savvy singer we know, sent us a list of her deductions for this year. You might find some items you hadn’t considered.
“Recitativo Secco” : Diuretics and Dehydration
Coping with dryness is a familiar feeling for almost all singers. Dr. Jahn discusses how diuretics, a common medication for blood pressure and other ailments, can affect the voice and what to do about it.
So How Much Are YOU Getting Paid? : Resources for the Guerrilla Temp
To conclude our series on temporary agencies, Grace Cantey discusses how your hourly wage is paid, and the going rates for some top NYC and nationwide temporary agencies. How does your agency stack up?
Not Just for Men Only : Women in the Cantorate
Church jobs are a mainstay for many singers, but careers in the Cantorate may be a new idea for some, especially women. Classical singers may want to consider work as a soloist for High Holy Days or other services. A full-time career in the Cantorate offers a solid living wage in an unsaturated market.
Shifting Gears : The Transition from Student to Professional
Making the decision to go for it–to take your chances in the Big City and give an operatic career your best shot–is one of the hardest and most exciting you can make. But what’s really in store for you, fresh out of college?
Countdown to 2000
I don’t believe in “crying wolf,” so for the last two months I’ve written two edito-rials on this topic and then had second thoughts. But since it is almost a
Letters to the Editor
Gutsy CS Dear CS: I want to especially commend you and your staff for the gutsy directions you have taken CS in the last year. It is stunning to see
Poll Quotes–Relationships
Every month CS features a poll on our website, giving you the chance to speak out on our topics. This month’s poll asked the following questions: 1) How has your singing affected your romantic and/or personal relationships? 2) Have you had experiences using a personal ad or signed up with a dating service? If you’d like to take part in the next polls, click on the “vote” button on the home page!
Relationships from Afar
Are you having a hard time handling that long-distance relationship? Bass Stan Felix addresses the issues and interviews two couples.
When Harry Didn’t meet Sally : Singers on Being Single
The month of February is filled with references to romance, but singers may have trouble finding that relationship because they’re traveling, and constantly not sure where they will be, when they will be there, or for how long. How do they cope with being single in a world full of couples?
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