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Continuing our annual tradition of honoring an outstanding coach, CS is thrilled to introduce readers to Connecticut and Canada’s own Eric Trudel. A remarkable pianist with impeccable skill at language and style, Trudel is also very compassionate towards singers. That amazing combination of skill and humanity has made Trudel the CS 2008 Coach of the Year and a true favorite among singers.

Often it can seem that you just don’t have enough time to accomplish everything on your plate. Whether you’re a student, an established professional, or anywhere in between, time management is always a challenge. Coach Carol Anderson shares her ideas on planning ahead, setting firm deadlines, making time for practice, and practicing effectively.

In this difficult profession, sometimes we need help with a little perspective to remember why we sing. Here a singer and coach shares her reasons for singing, including how the joys and frustrations have caused her to find deeper, more fulfilling reasons for continuing a life of song.

In previous articles we’ve taken you through blogs and MySpace. This month Classical Singer’s one-woman
“geek squad” introduces you to the podcast.

The ins and outs of being a classical singer can be overwhelming. It is easy to get lost in worrying about technique, business woes, audition nerves, or performance stress. With graduation season in full bloom,
many singers are stepping out into the world to try to realize the dream of becoming a professional singer. Whether you are just starting out or you’re a seasoned professional, before you sing another note or send out another résumé, take a few minutes to remember how you got into this mess. Try to remember the moment you knew you were a singer.

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Martha Bartz Mezzo-soprano Charlotte, N.C. Please tell our readers about your career highlights so far. After a successful 24-year career in international transportation sales and marketing and software development, while

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I have long had an intense fear of flying—so much so that for years I simply didn’t do it. After overcoming my fear enough to actually fly, flights have always

Internationally acclaimed conductor Donald Runnicles is beginning his last season as music director and principal conductor with San Francisco. The Scotsman has his eyes on a new adventure: general music director of the Deutsche Oper Berlin. Runnicles sat down recently with CS’ Stephanie Adrian to discuss the job change, several projects with which he is currently working, and how he views the future of opera.

Have you ever wished you could get inside a general director’s head in an audition and find out what he or she is really thinking? Well, here’s your chance. Stephanie Adrian reviews a recent Opera America Workshop where general directors shared their thoughts. She followed up two weeks later with Atlanta Opera General Director Dennis Hanthorn, asking more questions singers have always wanted to know from those who do the hiring.

To MySpace or not to MySpace? That is the question. Read advice from those who “do” to those who “don’t.”