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Altered Faces

Depression can affect every aspect of our lives. What can we do?

Mar 01 Lina C. Cotman

Letters to the Editor

Gutsy CS Dear CS: I want to especially commend you and your staff for the gutsy directions you have taken CS in the last year. It is stunning to see

Feb 01 CJ Williamson

Singers On the High Seas : Cruise Ship Entertainers

Imagine traveling to exotic ports of call, singing for a captive audience, while earning $4,000 a month, with free food and housing. Cynthia Vaughn interviewed Christopher Alan Graves and Amy Van Wyke aboard Carnival Cruise’s Destiny cruise ship, somewhere in the Caribbean.

Feb 01 Cynthia Vaughn

Because I’m a Teacher, That’s Why!

Mezzo-soprano Lisa Squiers White paused during finals week and vocal juries to share her experience as a first-time university voice teacher.

Feb 01 Lisa Squires White

One Singer’s Tax Deduction Checklist

Louise Pierson, the most financially-savvy singer we know, sent us a list of her deductions for this year. You might find some items you hadn’t considered.

Feb 01 Louise Pierson

“Recitativo Secco” : Diuretics and Dehydration

Coping with dryness is a familiar feeling for almost all singers. Dr. Jahn discusses how diuretics, a common medication for blood pressure and other ailments, can affect the voice and what to do about it.

Feb 01 Anthony Jahn, M.D.

So How Much Are YOU Getting Paid? : Resources for the Guerrilla Temp

To conclude our series on temporary agencies, Grace Cantey discusses how your hourly wage is paid, and the going rates for some top NYC and nationwide temporary agencies. How does your agency stack up?

Feb 01 Grace Cantey

Not Just for Men Only : Women in the Cantorate

Church jobs are a mainstay for many singers, but careers in the Cantorate may be a new idea for some, especially women. Classical singers may want to consider work as a soloist for High Holy Days or other services. A full-time career in the Cantorate offers a solid living wage in an unsaturated market.

Feb 01 Richard Allen

Shifting Gears : The Transition from Student to Professional

Making the decision to go for it–to take your chances in the Big City and give an operatic career your best shot–is one of the hardest and most exciting you can make. But what’s really in store for you, fresh out of college?

Feb 01 Bruce Crabtree

Poll Quotes–Relationships

Every month CS features a poll on our website, giving you the chance to speak out on our topics. This month’s poll asked the following questions: 1) How has your singing affected your romantic and/or personal relationships? 2) Have you had experiences using a personal ad or signed up with a dating service? If you’d like to take part in the next polls, click on the “vote” button on the home page!

Feb 01 CJ Williamson

Relationships from Afar

Are you having a hard time handling that long-distance relationship? Bass Stan Felix addresses the issues and interviews two couples.

Feb 01 Stanford Felix

When Harry Didn’t meet Sally : Singers on Being Single

The month of February is filled with references to romance, but singers may have trouble finding that relationship because they’re traveling, and constantly not sure where they will be, when they will be there, or for how long. How do they cope with being single in a world full of couples?

Feb 01 Emily Brunson