Mary Saunders Barton is a pioneer in crossover pedagogy. Read how her unique experiences shaped her as a performer and teacher and how this same journey continues to empower and encourage other singers and teachers to expand their musical palates.
Voices and body types come in all varieties. Because of this, we must be careful to not classify a voice based on physical characteristics.
The book What Every Singer Needs to Know About the Body provides an in-depth exploration of Body Mapping and how those concepts and practices relate to singing. Specifically, the authors provide information designed to help readers build accurate mental conceptions of how their bodies work, which can lead to increased physical efficiency when singing.
Swedish/American composer Matthew Peterson is an independent, vital voice in the new opera world. He studied at Gotland School of Music Composition, Indiana University School of Music, and St. Olaf
There are never enough hours in the day for a music major. But by knowing exactly what is expected of you and what you can accomplish, your fall semester is sure to be a successful one.
Rachel Willis-Sørensen recounts the journey that led her as a young singer to working with the industry leaders in classical music and the personal growth she experienced along the way.
Most audition judges are eager to hear any singer who shows musical curiosity and a sense of adventure in their repertoire. Why choose only the “standard” five arias in your
Students and teachers now face a semester unlike one they have ever experienced with new regulations and combinations of in-person and virtual learning. Read on to find ways to manage and benefit from this unfamiliar situation.
Are you ready for your close-up? Are you also ready to be your own director, producer, sound engineer, set designer, editor, wardrobe stylist, hair and makeup artist, and camera operator? Craft services are optional, but with all the time and energy it takes to create a self-tape audition or video performance at home, you will definitely need a snack.
Stage director Jennifer Williams discusses how to create empowered portrayals of women on the operatic stage.
The search for the perfect graduate school begins long before the December pre-screening deadline. Here is a helpful guide for undergraduate singers to ensure that they are ready for graduate school auditions long before the application deadline.
In 2016, Michael Fabiano and John Viscardi founded ArtSmart, an organization dedicated to pairing professional musicians as mentors with middle and high school students in underserved communities. By providing free weekly vocal instruction, the company has experienced firsthand the power of music mentorship in shaping the lives of students in the best possible way. Discover more about this program, the artists behind it, where they hope to take it in the future, and how you can get involved.
