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I used to live on the third floor in an apartment particularly lacking in good insulation. Even with my window tightly shut, my bedroom blinds would sway back and forth

Soprano Andrea Huber brought down the house at the Classical Singer Convention ’07 Opening Session with her performance of Johann Strauss Jr’s “Schwipslied.” No one could forget her stunning singing, or her brilliant use of very a simple prop: a champagne glass. Here she gives more insights into how to use props to bring your performances and characters to life. Don’t miss the chance to meet and work with Andrea Huber at this year’s
Convention, May 24-26.

Are you looking for ways to improve your singing and performing? Consider five classes designed to make your instrument the best it can be, offered at this year’s Classical Singer Convention.

Teacher extraordinaire Cynthia Munzer has spent years developing what she calls “organic artistry.” Discover some of the principles of artistry that result in honest, sincere singing which can truly move an audience. Join Munzer at the Classical Singer Convention this May to see these principles in action.

Dorothy Byrne knows about defying the odds. She started her singing career later in life, well beyond
the magical age of 30. How did she do it? She used her business acumen, entrepreneurial spirit, and
tenacious, persistent personality. Meet Byrne at this year’s Classical Singer Convention, where she’ll give
you all the marketing know-how you need to find success.

Maria Zouves, soprano turned opera administrator, talks about what she has done as a singer (good and not so good), what she sees other singers do, and how you can be at your very best for your next audition. Be sure to join her for more auditioning dos and don’ts at two masterclasses at this year’s convention.

After three intense rounds of competition among more than 200 applicants, the judges of the AudComps 2007 named 13 singers Certified Classical Singers for 2007-2008. This month, we feature soprano Meredith Hansen from the Emerging Professional Division. Be sure to join us for the exciting AudComps Finals Concert at this year’s Classical Singer Convention to hear those vying for the title of Certified Singer ‘08-‘09.

Auditions are nerve-wracking enough. Factor in a pianist with whom you have never worked and the situation can become even more dicey. You can make your pianist’s job easier, however, and ensure that you both enjoy the audition experience. Laurie Rogers, assistant conductor with the Opera Company of Philadelphia, tells you how. Meet and work with Rogers at this year’s Classical Singer Convention.

Soprano Rochelle Bard, first-place winner of the Professional Division of the Classical Singer AudComps ‘07, shares how she overcame her stage fright, how she made her most “cried-over” aria her new favorite, and how she has learned to be “in the moment” as a performer.

Often in the midst of the ups and downs and high pressure career of classical singing we can lose ourselves, blurring the lines between our identity and our profession. Read about five tools to help strengthen your core—that inner sense of who you are—leading to a healthier and happier you, both on and off the stage. Be sure to join Debbie Riggs Wood for more discussion on this topic at the Classical Singer Convention ’08 in New York City, May 24-26.

I’ll never forget my first trip to Brooklyn. I was in town for an audition and my boss had arranged for me to stay with her sister, who lived in

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