February 2012
A Family on the Move : Eglise Gutiérrez, Burak Bilgili, and Baby Lucia
With a home base in Philadelphia and two thriving international careers, Eglise Gutiérrez and Burak Bilgili are incessant and nomadic travelers. Married for nearly four years, each accompanies the other during engagements whenever their schedules permit. And now, with a 16-month-old baby girl to care for, the two—now three—continue to find joy in the journey.
The Entrepreneurial Career : How to Make a Sell-Out Show
Presenting a new musical production? From musical inspiration to thanking your donors, this column will cover everything you need to manage your own performance projects. Today’s singers are more than just well-trained artists; they’re the next generation of musical entrepreneurs. Make your best music when you make it on your own terms. View your work from all possible angles and you’ll have a project that’s sure to please.
The Jaw of Singing
Dr. Jahn takes a look at the temporomandibular joint—not its disorders, but rather how it functions for healthy, free singing.
The Tech-Savvy Singer : When Mom Doesn't Know What a Country Code Is
Constant travel, especially of the international variety, can strain family relationships. Learn how to make it easy for your family to stay in touch with you while you’re abroad.
The $50 Week : Yours, Mine and Ours
Consider the pros and cons of couples’ joint, separate, and half-and-half bank accounts.
The Graceful Elinor Ross
A soprano of the golden years shares her recollections of life in the fast lane “way back when.” While some things change, many things remain the same, including finding balance and happiness amid the challenges of life.
From The Editor : Come Up Smiling
Ah, February. The holidays are but a distant memory, as are ambitious New Year’s resolutions, and spring seems forever around the corner. Under a cloud-covered sky and amid sub-zero temperatures,
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Bulletin Board : News, Tidbits, Musings and More
Replace Your Score with a Tablet or Laptop Members of the Borromeo String Quartet play all their concerts from their laptops, and other ensembles are beginning to try out similar
Performing Parents and Their Teens : Putting It All Together
The competing needs of teens and performing careers needn’t be at odds. Singers and their teens share how they work together, communicate, and define priorities.
Life on the Road
Some performers balance tours with parenthood by taking their kids along for the fun of family travel.
Making a Day Job Work for You
For many singers, balancing career and life actually means balancing careers and life. Learn how several singers manage to find success and enjoyment in both their day jobs and singing professions.
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