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The Griffey Gospel : Tenor Anthony Dean Griffey
Anthony Dean Griffey’s career began with no resources, but with the help of generous and knowledgeable teachers, he has proven his masterful abilities and has had huge success in the
Opera Singer Othalie Graham
This fall, Canadian Soprano Othalie Graham will make her role debut as Lady Macbeth at Toledo Opera and Opera Carolina. Asked how she will play a character who is
True Confessions of a Backstage Mom
You want the best for your kids, right? That’s all a parent or guardian ever really wants. And yet, sometimes as parents, we don’t always do the best job at
Music Ed: A Call for Change
The time is now. This call to action is a collective move toward change for the modern age in Music Education. Here are several critical changes that must take place
Alive & Kicking: Rated R for Rat by Wang Jie
CS Music has partnered with Jessica Fishenfeld to spotlight her creative efforts to make opera more accessible for a new generation of music lovers. This light-hearted series gives you a
Get Ready to Dance : Preparing for Musical Theatre College Auditions
When it comes time to apply for college Musical Theatre programs, there are lots of things you can prepare in advance: your song cuts, your monologues, your pre-screen videos, but
A Conductor’s View: Maestro Andy Anderson
Maestro Andy Anderson is known for his knowledge and expertise in a vast array of repertoire, from Leoncavallo to Lerner and Loewe. His talent, versatility and collegial attitude have helped
Dr. Jahn and Your Health : Stay Healthy in School
From a rigorous schedule to late night study sessions, long hours in the practice room, and evening rehearsals, the life of a college music student presents a myriad of challenges, one of which is staying healthy. For the college singer- student, maintaining good health is even
more important. Here’s Dr. Jahn with some sound advice for keeping the doctor away.
Crossover Corner: Adjusting to Musical Theatre
Musical theatre performing requires a different type of voice training because it differs from any other singing. Voice teachers and vocal coaches train students in specific MT techniques that include,
Opera Dolls : Introducing Children to the World of Opera
CS Music loves to feature singers who are looking outside the box to find ways to share their love of singing. The Opera Dolls, founded by three opera singers, mezzo-soprano
Make Diction Understandable—and Entertaining!
Use of Multimedia for Illustration/Humor Diction is usually considered a dull subject, usually focusing on the correct understanding of rules, rather than the practical application of those rules to improve
Opera Overseas . . . with Company
How’s this for a musical life: rehearsals in the morning; afternoons free to explore your highly livable, cosmopolitan city; and evening performances with some the brightest stars of the opera
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