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January 2026 Issue

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University Spotlight: University of Wisconsin-Madison

Our voice and opera program is large enough to do two full productions plus two programs of opera scenes each year, but small enough so that undergraduate students get significant performance opportunities in both.


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Navigating the Job Search: Notes from the Trenches

Job searches and interviews are never easy but, like auditioning, you can learn the skills to find successful employment in both teaching and administrative roles. 


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The Tongue: What Does It Mean? (Part 2)

Time for the first part 2 in this series (Part 1). We’ll do a bit more diving into the acoustic implications of the tongue and give ideas and remedies for the major issues that the tongue presents.


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Crossover Corner: Powerful Pivoting for Teachers

Pivoting is essential for singers and voice teachers of all kinds. Read on for an in-depth discussion on how to pivot, and not just when moving a couch!


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Interview with Barbara Massury, Executive Advisor – Part 1: The Challenge of Being an Elite Performer

Barbara reveals that singers, like top executives, face intense pressure but rarely receive the same coaching or support. She and Mary Elizabeth call out the myth that artists must suffer to succeed, urging performers instead to embrace balance, clarity, and self-defined success.


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University Spotlight: Webster University

The Webster University Department of Music fosters a collaborative environment, enabling students to explore and expand their artistic horizons. Our classes and programs of study offer real-world knowledge with music faculty who have specific expertise in their fields of education and performance.


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Losing 200 Pounds, Gaining Himself: A Tenor’s Path to Healing

Roy speaks openly about losing more than 200 pounds on social media, the years-long process of relearning his instrument afterward, and how the experience reshaped both his self-image and the way the opera industry sees him. His story is not simply about weight; it is about identity and the often-unspoken intersection of the classical voice and the human body.


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The 4 Performing Levels – From Fear to Flow

Have you ever walked off stage frustrated because the magic wasn’t there—wondering what happened and why you couldn’t perform with greater ease and flow? Following is a short description of the four levels of consciousness through which your performances can feel like four completely different realities.


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Cold Writing: Finding Your Way Out of the Abyss

One thing singers need to know is how to communicate, and not just with our beautiful singing. Learn more about professional email correspondence in this article.


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University Spotlight: University of Redlands

At the University of Redlands School of Performing Arts, you’ll do more than just study your craft—you’ll live it. Whether you're a musician, actor, dancer, or designer, this is a place where creativity thrives and collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.


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