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The next generation of singing superstars joined seasoned professionals in the hallways of the Sheraton Society Hill Hotel in May. The Second Annual College Expo and High School Vocal Competition brought more than
150 high school students and 38 university vocal programs together for one day of unimaginable opportunities.

By all accounts, the Third Annual Classical Singer Convention in Philadelphia was a rousing success.
Here’s one singer’s report of his experience at the Convention, why he had to get there, and the
important things he gleaned to benefit his life and work as a singer.

It often doesn’t take long for singers who teach to encounter parents whose concern for their children’s progress often results in too much involvement and counteracts, or even damages, the student-teacher relationship. If you’ve ever experienced this, consider these 10 rules for buffering your relationships with stage moms.

Houston’s Outdoor Opera Goes North When General Director David Gockley moved from Houston Grand Opera to San Francisco Opera, he brought some tried-and-true ideas with him. One of them was

Each month CS highlights one of its readers. If you’d like to take Center Stage in an upcoming issue of Classical Singer, visit www.classicalsinger.com/magazine/center_stage/. Tell us about yourself, and upload a picture. We want to know about you!

Dear Editor: I continue to recommend Classical Singer to all my undergraduate and graduate students as a most valuable tool in making the transition into the professional world. Many thanks!

On a warm May afternoon I sat down in a quaint, historic restaurant in the heart of Philadelphia for lunch with Martile Rowland. The Classical Singer Convention had ended the

Young Artist Programs often combine outreach programs with some main stage work. Here’s one singer’s perspective on what outreach has to offer, not only to children and schools, but also to singers. Have a laugh at some of the crazy things kids say, and also find out if you’re cut out for the rigors of an outreach program.

Denver (and its surrounding areas) is home to several opera companies and Young Artist Programs. CS’ Maria Nockin visited Opera Colorado and its Ensemble participants in March and returns with a full report. With a stunning new facility, notable graduates singing in major opera houses, and a world premiere in 2006, the Opera Colorado Ensemble is quickly making a name for itself.

Opera America Honors Colorado Teacher Opera America’s 2006 conference in Seattle made a point of honoring Bennett, Colo. music teacher Tresa Waggoner at its May 6 closing session. When Waggoner

Each month CS highlights one of its readers. If you’d like to take Center Stage in an upcoming issue of Classical Singer, visit www.classicalsinger.com/magazine/center_stage/. Tell us about yourself, and upload a picture. We want to know about you!

Dear Editor: Classical Singer has been a wonderful tool and great inspiration for me as a young singer. Some of the articles I appreciate most are the personal interviews with