February 2005
Simon Estes: : A Passion for Singing from the Heart
For four decades, American bass-baritone Simon Estes has touched the hearts of the world’s most demanding audiences through his rich, velvety voice and versatile stage presence. His extraordinary gift—guided by the faith and values instilled in him early on—has taken him on a spectacular journey from artist and teacher to benefactor and cultural ambassador.
A Thankful Heart: : The Greatest of all Virtues
“Why am I doing this?” I huffed, letting my garment bag and other luggage fall to the floor of our apartment. My husband, Chad, (also a struggling musician) whirled around
A Candid View of the Profession: : A Review of Renée Flemings The Inner Voice
This new autobiography is excellent reading for singers.
The New York City Opera: : Fall and Winter Season 2004 Review
The New York City Opera devoted its fall and winter season primarily to highly unusual operas, which added some excitement to New York’s opera season, since the Met has done
Freelancing in Music : So you really do that for a living?
Only a small percentage of singers make their living singing opera in "A" level opera houses. Most singers put their living together in creative ways. Here's how one singer gets by.
Ask Erda: : The School Of Hard Knocks
Cindy Sadler responds to two young singers who are worried about not being cast in their schools' opera productions and what it means to their careers.
I Have a Question
A young singer asks how to get inside the mind and times of early composers
Become a Great Sight Reader
It doesn't take a lot of time or money to improve your sight reading skills and the beneftis are boundless!
The Singing Feeling: : The Biofeedback of Singing
Why does your voice get so tired when you sing an outdoor concert? Why do you "sing better" with a cold? Classical Singer's ENT answers these questions and more.
Sports-Specific Training for the Vocal Athlete, Part 1: : How Exercise can Support your Vocal Technique
Singers need specific training to keep their instrument in shape. They also need to avoid other training which can harm them. Here's help on both
If Love Be the Food of Musick
Some singers are not in a position to be hired by opera companies. Perhaps you are finding that your physique isn’t right for most roles in your Fach such as a 40-year-old soubrette, a 6-foot-tall, lyric soprano, or a very heavy coloratura lyric mezzo. You can find much more success in your singing—once you get away from others’ expectations and create your own niche.
Summer Programs Addendum 2005
The January 2005 issue of Classical Singer magazine lists summer programs. Below are a few programs to add to your list of possibilities for the summer. To download a complete chart, please go to www.classicalsinger.com/summerprog
Bulletin Board
National Council on the Arts Adds New Members The National Endowment for the Arts recently announced that the U.S. Senate has confirmed President Bush’s appointment of three new members of
Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor:Classical Singer has certainly matured into a broadly based source of information for singers and those dealing with them. —William Carey, Hudson, N.H. Dear Editor: Thank you for your
Editors Note: : Teachers, Coaches and Singers, Please Read!
So often, I get letters and phone calls from singers asking me about this manager or that manager. They ask whether singers really have to pay retainers to managers, when
Code of Professional Standards : For Agents and Managers Representing AGMA Artists
This is the complete text of the new AGMA guidelines. To print your own copy to discuss with your magager, go to Classical Singer Web site or AGMA's Web site (www.musicalartists.org)
How to Maximize Your Tax Savings As a Singer
Are you paying Uncle Sam more money than necessary, year after year? Saving and organizing your receipts can make a big difference.
Before You Sign on the Dotted Line….
AGMA introduces new guidelines for agents and artists.
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