New York’s first disability-affirmative opera company Opera Praktikos (OPrak) is on a mission to make opera more accessible and inclusive. They have an upcoming production December 12-14. Read on to learn all about it.
Schmidt Vocal Arts offers more than just training and a competition; they set singers up for lifelong success.
Alison Scherzer shares her experiences in contemporary vocal music and working abroad as a singer.
This month’s column explores the value of hindsight, living life on life’s terms, growing in confidence, and choosing connection.
Recent recipients of the Discovery Grant, composer Whitney George and librettist Bea Goodwin discuss their new opera "No Man’s Land" as well as the women-focused work of the groundbreaking ensemble The Curiosity Cabinet.
Join Teddy Siegel, a 25-year-old soprano and founder of Got2Go, as she shares the unfiltered truths, challenges, and triumphs of chasing her dream in NYC. Welcome to Diva Diaries!
In this new online series, CS features the practice spaces and teaching spaces of our favorite artists, teachers, and readers. We begin with our editor—we couldn’t invite ourselves into your homes without first inviting you into ours!
Not every song will be a good fit for every singer. If you do have a song you don't like at first, maybe give it a second chance. Who knows, you may grow to love it, sing it, or even book something with it!
Welcome to part three in our Tool Time series, where we provide reasoning and use cases for items for singing and maintenance of the voice. In the hot seat this time: The Sing Ring by OOVO.
"Voice is Free after SOVT: Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract Principles, Methods, and Training" is co-authored by speech-language pathologist and vocologist Karin Titze Cox and noted voice scientist Ingo R. Titze. Here they give an introduction to SOVT exercises and their potential benefits.
Whether you are majoring in vocal performance, or taking voice training seriously, sometimes singing can feel like a high-stakes job. Here are some tips to help you get through the difficult days.
More performers are becoming part of the administrative apparatus and taking on leadership roles in our industry. There are unique benefits and challenges found by those working on “both sides of the table.” This article hopes to shed some light on these unique situations by talking with a few of the amazing individuals engaged in such dual roles.
