Page 81

With the CS Music Vocal Competition beginning this week, I thought it’d be an appropriate time to share some of the many success stories we’ve heard from participants. The unique

You may be thinking, “Not another article on how to prepare for auditions!” We have all most likely read many of them.  What people don’t often tell you however, is what people

THE POWER OF POSITIVE THOUGHT What do your thoughts do for you? How are you thinking about yourself? How do you think about your loved ones, friends, colleagues, experiences? How

Sow a thought, reap an action; sow an action, reap a habit; sow a habit, reap a character; sow a character, reap a destiny. Gandhi Let me start this blog

Mezzo-soprano Delores Ziegler’s mega career has spanned decades, opera houses, continents, and recordings, both on CD and film. After 14 years under contract in Germany, Ziegler returned to the U.S. where she expanded her career to include university voice professor. She has spent the last six summers teaching at Oberlin in Italy. Find out what it was like singing in Germany, what Ziegler’s teaching philosophies are now, what advice she has for learning to work with conductors, and much more in this exclusive interview.

Attending a summer training program doesn’t have to put you in the poor house. Consider a variety of available options with tuition around $1,000.

Start looking ahead through the cold winter months to a program with a top-notch faculty and unique offerings for singers of all abilities. Plus see what past participants have to say about their experiences.

Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter have created a storm of comparison that can lead to jealousy for most users in this digital terrain. Learn how to weather this storm here.

Read about a summer program that, while a little off the beaten path, offers singers a true taste of a professional opera singing experience.

Read about a new training program in beautiful California led by seasoned stage director and conductor Peter Kozma, whose vision has taken the program from opera scenes with piano to three full operas with orchestra in just five short years.

The newest books in the So You Want to Sing series take on country, gospel, and sacred music.

Navigating your way from college to professional singer can be challenging to say the least. Many singers find their way thanks to summer training programs and Young Artist Programs. Consider the various options here and find a program to fit both your abilities and your needs.