The National Opera Association’s competition offers a national stage for singers and their schools in a very unique way—the competition is only for opera scenes. Find out more about this exciting opportunity for colleges and singers alike.
Chicago is not only home to one of the top opera houses in the U.S., but that opera house also hosts one of the best Young Artist Programs in the country. Several of the 15 fortunate young artists currently participating in the program, along with the faculty and staff who provide their training and support, share with readers this month what makes this program so truly remarkable. The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center at the Lyric Opera of Chicago is much more than just a training ground for the classical singing stars of tomorrow.
Two general directors weigh in on how to put your best foot forward while keeping the audition process in perspective. Join singers at this year’s Classical Singer Convention in Chicago to hear more from Chicago Opera Theater’s Jerry Tietz and Florentine Opera’s William Florescu.
What kinds of things would an opera authority report on if reviewing a sporting event? Cindy Sadler, while lamenting the sad state of many an opera review due to the loss of truly informed critics, tried her hand at just that: reporting on the 2014 World Series.
Matthew Hoch discusses his book, a dictionary that offers standard definitions for modern singers. And then some.
While working to complete this special convention issue of the magazine, my body has also been hard at work completing something it’s been working at for the last 39 weeks—making
Ah, the tongue. So important for so many aspects of singing—and, yet, unnecessary tongue tension can cause significant problems for the singer. Learn more about how the tongue works and how it can impact your singing.
It’s a diploma program! It’s a YAP! No, wait—it’s both! Read more about an exciting collaboration between Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts and the Chicago Opera Theater.
If you’re joining Classical Singer this month in Chicago for our annual convention or visiting the city for another reason, here’s your guide to a city tour every singer will love.
By Mark Stoddard, author of Marketing Singers, a business and marketing guidebook written specifically for singers. This is the 3rd installment of a series on setting up and running an
By Susan Brownfield Meditation is a practice that has been in existence since before the recording of history. Its origins go back to mainly religious contexts, but it has gained
The path of a musician can be lonely and disheartening at times. But take courage and keep moving forward. The payoff is worth it as you possess the talent and
