November 2009
Out of the Ashes and On Fire : Bass Joel Frederiksen
Joel Frederiksen’s long and varied career is a lesson in patience and preparation. After a teacher opened up his voice and declared him a true bass, Frederiksen then had to wait for his voice to mature. He put the downtime to use, however, developing skills that would one day serve him well—like playing guitar, developing a love affair with the lute, and honing his directorial skills in public schools. Find out how these skills have allowed him to create an international career in a multitude of settings and styles.
Your Health : Are You a Consumer or a Conserver?
As the health care debate continues, perhaps we’re actually discussing the wrong things. Consider your health and this debate from a broader perspective.
The State of Our Business Today : Opera Companies
CS continues its series on how the industry is responding to the economic challenges of the last year. This month read what opera companies are doing to survive and how it’s affecting singers.
Read Up! : Mastering Style from the Baroque to the Present
Read up about a comprehensive treatise on vocal style and interpretation that will inform your singing from the likes of Handel to Schoenberg.
The $50 Week : At Least You Have Your Heatlh
You know the old adage, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away?” Well, here are even more things to keep you well and out of the doctor’s office while also keeping the extra cash in your pocket.
From the Editor : Joining the club
While preparing this early music issue and looking for ideas, I did what any twenty-first-century, knowledge-seeking person would do: I asked for input via a status update on Facebook. The
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The Entrepreneurial Early Musician
Read about the many ways that early music is ideal for creating your own opportunities from those already doing it around the country.
An Ornamented Life
One of the most daunting tasks when considering singing early music is the question of ornamentation. Discover a simple cheat sheet to make ornamentation a little less foreboding and a lot more fun.
It’s All About Approach : An Interview with Jeffrey Thomas
Jeffrey Thomas, cofounder and sitting conductor of American Bach Soloists, shares his insights on what it takes to truly excel as an early music artist.
Royal Academy : Here He Comes... But How?
Countertenor Mikah Meyer has always been a mover and a shaker. He first shook things up in his high school choir, singing second alto because of his extraordinary range. Then he set up a program as an undergraduate at the University of Memphis designed to help high school-aged prospective voice majors learn how to excel. His next project: making his acceptance to a top voice program in London a reality.
What is the Boston Early Music Festival?
Directors from the Boston Early Music Festival talk about what the festival is, how and what singers can glean from all it has to offer—including performing opportunities, and what advice they recommend for a successful early music audition.
The Not-‘So’-Straight Story : A Discussion of Early Music Technique with Nancy Zylstra
Get the real skinny on the facts and myths surrounding early music and its required vocal technique.
Taming Apollo’s Fire
Cleveland-based Baroque Orchestra, founded in 1992 in the midst of another recession, continues to strike a chord.
Early Music 101 : A Singer's Primer
If you’ve ever considered delving into the mystery that is early music but felt a little apprehensive at the prospect, fear no more. This introductory guide will set you on your way.
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