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In this edition of her quarterly column, Ana María Martínez gives her take on what attire works and doesn’t work for auditions and competitions—and don’t miss this experienced singer’s tips on how to pack light and still have what you need.

Juilliard’s Edith Bers recently participated in the Juilliard School International Masterclass and Concert Series at the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts. CS’ Sarah Lobegeiger was in the area and caught up with Bers for a discussion of East vs. West when it comes to singing.

Your New York City friends are kind enough to offer you lodging in their small but friendly NYC apartment. Whether in NYC or anywhere else, how do you ensure you will be a welcome guest, one your hosts would love to have visit again?

Can you use the skills you’ve honed as a singer—listening, observing, and communicating with teachers, coaches, fellow singers, and audiences—to benefit other areas of your life?

From the effect of Prednisone on the singing voice, to fear of dentists, to teaching a student with mono, Dr. Jahn provides answers to a host of singers’ questions. If you have a question for the doctor, e-mail jahn@classicalsinger.com.

You don’t want to arrive for your audition completely worn out from hefting heavy bags hither and yon. Learn to pack light. With current airline restrictions on liquids, however, how do you take what you need and still get through security? Find out here.

How do you practice? When do you practice? What do you practice? And most importantly, why do you practice? This month we examine the singer’s practice routine, or lack thereof, and see if it needs a tune up. Take a look at these ideas, and see if they can be a springboard for you to return to your practice with new energy and enjoyment.

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, read about mezzo-soprano Regina Torres from the Emerging Professional Division and soprano Nouné Karapetian from the Professional Division.

Classical singers are always on the road, but we have to call somewhere home. Where do you want to headquarter your career? Having focused now on both coasts, in New York and San Francisco, Classical Singer takes you to the middle for the third installment of our Headquarters series. Button up your coats, singers—this is Chicago.

If you’re a mezzo-soprano, chances are you’ll be trading in those Carmen hips for a pair of breeched trousers à la Cherubino at some point in your vocal career. For many mezzos, the art of portraying a boy on stage is a challenge. When done effectively, however, it can lead to some of opera’s most memorable, rewarding, and versatile roles.

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I will never forget it, sitting in the huge outdoor arena in Modena, Italy, as one of thousands watching and listening to the Three Tenors in concert. I had to