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New Opera is the new norm. American Opera singers are not only expected to have mastered the standard repertoire, but also the skills to learn operas being composed today. But even now, the American operatic musical language is expanding and with it, the expectation of singers to arrive at workshops, first rehearsals, or even a coaching, with a solid understanding of the musical, vocal, and dramatic landscape.
In today's modern Western world many of us seem to have lost touch with that aesthetic, insightful part of ourselves, our "gut level" or heart feeling when it comes to the world of music and performing. We have become a brain culture; we tend to live inside our heads.
At Illinois Wesleyan University, music isn’t just studied — it’s lived. The School of Music delivers conservatory-level training within a close-knit liberal arts community, giving musicians the rare opportunity to develop both artistic mastery and personal confidence.
Long associated with cozy snow, summer hikes, and stunning vistas and mountains, Colorado and its nearly six million residents lean into their love of the great outdoors. But in a state known for its laid-back but thriving cities and the slower, opera has found a way to keep Coloradans fulfilled with several unique companies.
Making your course schedule is a bit like playing a game of Tetris—you have to fit everything you need in perfectly. Read on to get the most value from your tuition dollars!
How big is the risk of vocal fold hemorrhage when taking high concentration ibuprofen for pain? Join Dr. Anthony Jahn as we explore the different aspect and answers of this question.
The holidays always seem to arrive in a swirl of emotions, especially for artists. Amid the twinkling lights, gingerbread, and laughter-filled meals, often comes whispering aches of what comes next?
NEC’s Voice and Opera Studies programs offer a dynamic opportunity for singers to study repertoire, technique, and performance at the highest artistic level.
In this column, find out how to harness fresh, fall energy to assign musical theatre repertoire with purpose.
Barbara Massury, an executive coach and consultant, and internationally acclaimed soprano Mary Elizabeth Williams team up to tackle your questions about career development, stress management, and work/life balance.
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