1999

“Over My Dead Body” : The Ongoing Surtitle Debate

Surtitles are present in a huge number of opera houses today–all the more reason for singers to be aware not only of how they work but why. Sarah Bryan Miller explains the controversy, the advantages–and the latest trends.

Sep 01 Sarah Bryan Miller

An Owner’s Manual for the Voice : Review: Care of the Professional Voice

Learning how to sing can seem very simple when compared to understanding how the voice works.
This new book levels the playing field between singer and physician, as reviewed by CJ Williamson.

Sep 01 CJ Williamson

College Coaching Programs : Not Just for Athletes!

Every singer knows the value of a good vocal coach. So where you do study coaching as a profession?

Sep 01 Amy Rea

“KinderCareer” : Kindermusik and Musikgarten

Singers are always looking for ways to earn a living or just extra money–and teaching young children
is one route you may not have considered. Kindermusik and the younger Musikgarten
organization may be just what you’re looking for.

Sep 01 Melinda OMeally

BENEFIT RECITALS : Getting the Job Done

Most of us were taught that it’s rude to ask for money. But when it comes to fund raising, that belief needs to change–and Nora Sands, general director of AIMS, has been teaching singers how for many years.

Jul 01 Emily Brunson

GRANTS : Foundation Grants, and How to Start Looking for Them

A colleague once said to me, “I know that money doesn’t solve all of your problems.” He paused. “But it’s hard to think of any of my problems that wouldn’t be helped by a pile of money!”

Jul 01 Emily Brunson

Survival of the Fairest : Botox and wrinkle removal

We spoke with two singers who had the procedure done, one in New York City and one in Los Angeles, to get their reactions.

Jul 01 CS Staff

Total Immersion : Nico Castel on American Singers and Language

What do American singers need in terms of language? Is it enough to translate your arias? Renowned Met coach and language teacher Nico Castel has some insights into singers’ approach to languages and learning.

Jul 01 Tine Gasperson

A Song for Columbine : Music for a Memorial

Sometimes it takes a tragedy to remind us of the importance of what we do, and why we sacrifice so much to do it. Sometimes it can help us all to remember the capacity for music to reach out and heal.

Jul 01 Cynthia Vaughn

PATRONAGE : How It Works, and How to Make It Work for You

If you share most musicians’ ideas on the subject, you assume that a patron of the arts is an extraordinarily wealthy individual who doles out lavish sums to a well-connected few, all of whom are less talented and less deserving than you would be.

Jul 01 Ellen Highstein

No Guarantees : A Conversation with Placido Domingo

This month Maria Zouves interviewed the world-renowned tenor about young singers, and his own hard-learned lessons over the years.

Jul 01 Maria Zouves

Passing the Plate

Experts say benefit recitals are one of the best ways for singers to underwrite their careers. Cynthia Vaughn spoke with one “stage mom” who helped her son raise $6,000 for a prestigious summer program and NY audition trips.