Forum moderator Vagabond invited one very active member of the Classical Singer General Interest Forum to step out from behind the virtual curtain of anonymity the Internet provides to introduce herself. Meet Katharine57, find out who she is, and read some of the thoughtful insights she’s posted to the forum over the years.
Because singers’ bodies are their instruments, the issue of singers with disabilities is a tricky one. One singer, confined to a wheelchair since her youth, is defying the odds and raising her voice.
I often find February to be a rather difficult month. The fun and excitement of the holidays are long past. The beautiful snow that added to my Christmas spirit and
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What is the most basic ingredient for being a good singer? Talent? The right teacher? A musical upbringing? All of these these are important, but if you keep it really simple, there is something even more essential to good singing: good health–and one of the things that is essential to maintaining good health is a healthy environment. Since it’s the New Year (a time for clarifying your vision and reassessing priorities) let’s take a look at the singer’s most vital resource and think about stepping into the spotlight on environmental issues for what may be your most important role ever.
In Part One of this series (see November 2007), Cindy Sadler outlined all you needed to know for flying within your budget. Now she tackles another travel topic: how to find low-cost yet comfortable accommodations. Don’t let that next audition trip break the bank.
Is your throat dry, sore, or scratchy? Do you experience excess mucus or chronic hoarseness? The symptoms may indicate something different than just the common cold. Here’s Dr. Jahn with the scoop.
In the first installment of Classical Singer’s new technology column, Amanda White sits down in front of her trusty iBook G4 for an instant message interview with the world’s foremost opera blogger, Opera Chic.
Can increased self-awareness developed through successes—and failures—on stage help you become a more effective leader? In this final installment of this five-part series, participants in Kay Kleinerman’s study explore this question.
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The Oxford American Dictionary defines “profession” as an “occupation that involves prolonged training.” Many professions have more or less specific, delineated paths of prolonged training. Those who choose singing as
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