September 2011
The Effervescent Art and Exacting Science of Anna Netrebko
Anna Netrebko has dominated the music scene with her full package of a luscious voice, model good looks, and dynamite stage presence. Her 18-year career proves that she is more than the party girl and darling of opera that many once thought. Now with a new baby, fiancé, and many new roles on the horizon, the superstar soprano reveals some of the secrets to her success.
Read Up! : Danger! Italian Libretto Ahead
How many times have you been told that text is key to a moving and memorable performance? But sometimes singing in a foreign language can hold you back. A new book will make sure that the Italian language doesn’t stand in your way.
Simplicity of the Voice and Words
Without costumes, sets, or blocking, concert work can sometimes leave a singer feeling nearly naked on stage. To help you feel more comfortable, five singers offer their perspectives on how to interpret vocal music in a concert setting.
The Tech-Savvy Singer : Managing Your Online Image
What the Internet says about you matters. Here’s how to put words in its mouth.
Sick But Singing!
Sometimes canceling just isn’t an option. So what should you do when you must sing while under the weather? Find out here.
Ask Erda : Rehearsals 101
Learn how to be a true professional in the rehearsal setting by following Cindy’s always straight-forward and sage advice.
The $50 Week : When Living on the Cheap Can Get Expensive
Don’t let your efforts to save a buck cost you more time, money, and hassle in the long run.
From the Editor : Looking Back and Looking Forward
When I was growing up, my father had a lot of typical “dad” expressions. When we were driving in the car, if another driver failed to yield, turned in front
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Bulletin Board : News, Tidbits, Musings, and More
Singer of the World Competition Announces Winner Valentina Naforniţă of Moldova, who was born in 1987, has been awarded both the Jury Prize and the Dame Joan Sutherland Audience Prize
This Is Your Brain on Tech
Does the Internet ever make you feel a little scattered? It’s not just you. Recent research shows that technology may be changing the ways we think, with particular consequences for singers.
The End Is Only the Beginning
Read what a singer, general director, and manager feel singers need to know as they leave college and enter the real world.
What Are They Teaching Them in Choir
The friction between the university choral program and voice program is not news. But a university where these two programs have found common ground and are working in tandem is. Students and teachers will benefit from reading how Montclair State University is doing it.
College Roundup : A Glimpse Inside Texas' Top Music Programs
There’s more to Texas than 10-gallon hats, cattle, and the Alamo, especially when it comes to university music programs. Find out why so many singers are flocking to four such programs.
In Perfect Harmony : The Met and Juilliard Combine Resources
Find out what the recent merger between two top programs means for young singers.
Being Professionally Prepared
Role preparation in the real world often means much more work than is typically required during your student years. But it’s never too early to start acting like a professional. Whatever level you’re currently at, following these seven steps will ensure your complete preparation.
A Tenor’s Leap
Read about this 30-something college senior’s remarkable journey from one-time successful business owner who lost everything to opera-star hopeful.
In Retrospect : Over 30 Aspects of Singing We Wish We Had Known In College
They say that hindsight is 20/20. Learn from others’ “perfect vision” and avoid potential mistakes as you begin your college career.
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