Last month Cindy discussed how to prepare before you get to rehearsal. In this installment, she shares the unwritten rules of professional rehearsal behavior once you are at rehearsal.
Dr. Jahn answers questions from singers about the effects of birth control on the singing voice, how thyroid disease impacts vocal production, and the risks and benefits of cortisone shots. If you have a question for the doctor, e-mail him at jahn@classicalsinger.com.
Having your wallet, laptop, or car stolen—in addition to feeling like a personal violation—can be a major financial headache. Learn how to minimize the cost when such unwanted events happen, as well as how to avoid them altogether in the first place.
The second semester of my freshman year I enrolled in Italian 101 at 8 a.m. on Monday through Friday to fulfill the language requirements for my vocal performance degree. I
One of the foremost baritones singing today, Thomas Hampson has sustained an international career as a recitalist, opera singer, and recording artist for decades. He has received awards and accolades from countries around the globe and carries the titles of Kammersänger of the Vienna State Opera and the Chevalier de l’ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the Republic of France. His discography includes more than 150 albums and has earned him a Grammy, four Edison prizes, and the Grand Prix du Disque. Here Hampson discusses his life-long passion for learning, the changing face of opera, and more.
Israel Chamber Orchestra Plays in Bayreuth, Germany The Israel Chamber Orchestra played Richard Wagner’s Siegfried Idyll in Bayreuth for an audience of 700 on July 26, according to Agence France-Presse.
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.
Find out what the recent merger between two top programs means for young singers.
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.
Read about this 30-something college senior’s remarkable journey from one-time successful business owner who lost everything to opera-star hopeful.
They say that hindsight is 20/20. Learn from others’ “perfect vision” and avoid potential mistakes as you begin your college career.
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
