Many singers often think of teaching as a more family-friendly career path. One singer, who chose to teach for this and other reasons, shares how he has found balancing career and family in his first few years of university teaching—including a few less-than-family-friendly surprises along the way.
A singer, mother, teacher, and more tells how she has found success in her own unique career path. She shares why choosing her family before her career really isn’t a sacrifice at all and how she continues to find her own voice in the noise around her.
The Trapps might be the most famous singing family, but they are not alone. The operatic world has a long history of husbands, wives, sons, daughters, brothers, and sisters sharing not only genes but professions too.
Tenor Brian Stucki is in the throes of an international career, including his recent successful performance in the Warsaw premiere of Philip Glass’ The Fall of the House of Usher. And who was there to witness the entire process, from the first rehearsal to closing night? Stucki’s wife, Ann, their toddler son, and baby daughter. The couple decided long ago that whenever possible they would travel together, for the duration of the gig. They candidly discuss this decision here—first Brian’s take, and then Ann’s.
What would it be like to go into an audition and before you can even sing a note, the audition panel asks, “Is your father . . . ?” Two singers who have had just such experiences share what it’s like following in their famous fathers’ footsteps.
When anything goes awry within the hallowed walls of a singer’s throat, panicked thoughts can ensue—the need for a tonsillectomy among them. Find out if there really is cause for concern when it comes to this routine procedure.
Tying the knot and starting a family are never easy on the purse strings. There are ways to save, however, with a little ingenuity and forethought. Read how here.
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Soprano Elisabeth Söderström Dies at 82 The versatile and internationally renowned Swedish singer Elisabeth Söderström died on November 20. She was a fitting successor to her country’s long line of
Nearly 30 years ago a mother of six and single mother of two, new neighbors that had become fast friends, sat discussing their goals and future plans. Beverly, the mother
Seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, and months all mark the passing of time. But nothing seems to broadcast the unceasing march of time more than the change of the calendar
