1999

The Joy of Singing : A Conversation with Dame Joan Sutherland

Interviewing Dame Joan Sutherland was an exhilarating experience. This true queen of bel canto opera was shy and self-effacing about her ability to communicate her views on singing and careers.

Oct 01 Maria Zouves

Desert Song : The Santa Fe Desert Chorale

Looking for a summer gig in a beautiful location, known for its artistic nature?
This might be just what you’re looking for!

Oct 01 Cynthia Vaughn

On to the Next Century : The Lyric Opera Center for American Artists

When what was then the Lyric Opera School began in the early 1970s, apprentices were required to sing in the chorus, and their training was spotty. Today, the LOCAA has an unwieldy name but a fine track record for producing polished young singers ready to begin significant careers.

Oct 01 Sarah Bryan Miller

Liposuction : The Facts and the Risks

Liposuction is the most popular cosmetic procedure done in the US today–
but despite its overwhelming popularity, singers should be aware of the risks as well as the benefits.

Oct 01 Cindy Krezel

Making an Investment : The Metropolitan’s Lindemann Young Artist Development Program

How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, practice, practice…” Forget Carnegie Hall–how do you get to the Metropolitan Opera?

Oct 01 Melinda OMeally

“A National Treasure” The Richard Miller Workshop Experience : Who is Richard Miller, and why are all these voice teachers talking about him?

In 1985, Richard Miller’s book The Structure of Singing was published to much acclaim on the vocal pedagogy circuit. Miller now offers workshops where he demonstrates and lectures on pedagogy with a decidedly technical slant. Singer/teacher Christine Thomas reviews one of these workshops.

Oct 01 Christine Thomas

Q&A Allergies and Vocal Cysts : Allergies and Vocal Cysts

Many singers have health questions that must be kept private. CS has kept these letters anonymous
in the hope that Dr. Jahn’s answers will help other singers suffering from similar problems.

Oct 01 Anthony Jahn, M.D.

Luck of the Draw : Getting the Voice Teacher You want

Even if you’ve been accepted to your top-pick school, getting the “right teacher”
is a game of chance. Here’s how to improve your odds

Sep 01 Cynthia Vaughn

Meistersinger : Making the Grad School Decision

Graduate school involves a commitment of time, money, and energy, and may or may not help you to achieve your performance goals.

Sep 01 Dr. Yvonne R. DeChance

View From the Top : General Directors on Education

Along with singers, CS conducted a poll of opera company general directors to get their insights
on what today’s performers are demonstrating in terms of education. The results may surprise you…

Sep 01 CS Staff

Beyond Basics : What You'll Need when you're there

Voice students have a lot of considerations that the average student does not.
Sarah Booth gives a few tips on what to remember when you’re packing for school.

Sep 01 Sarah Booth

A Little Fish in a Big Pond… : Choosing a larger university

There are more people in Sarah Davis’s school than in her entire hometown. Growing up in Sterling, Colorado (population 10,000), she already knew what it was like to be a big fish in a small pond.