2004

The Opera-tive Factor : How Oberlin Prepares Singers for Success

A profile on one of the best schools for singers

Sep 01 Heidi Waleson

Bringing ‘fare’ and ‘essere’ into balance

Learning to be happy is a difficult task when you are striving to move forward as a singer and having to face so many disappointments. Here is one singer's excellent solution

Sep 01 Melissa Ramb

Singing and the Nose

A nasal sound isn't always about your techique-the problem could be medical. Here's some wise advice from a man who knows the nose.

Sep 01 Anthony Jahn, M.D.

AGMA, the American Guild of Musical Artists, AFL-CIO, is the labor union that represents America’s classical singers for the purpose of collective bargaining. Because AGMA shares with Classical Singer Magazine

Sep 01 Alan S. Gordon

CS Welcomes Subscribers and Students : ...and those thinking of going back to school, or teaching teenagers

Welcome to all the students, college professors, and of course, our regular readers! We have a huge issue for our regular readers—76 pages—plus a 48-page pullout section that includes a

Sep 01 CJ Williamson

Plácido Domingo

One of the greatest artists of our century was happy to talk to CS readers about his career, young artists, older artists and where he sees the art form going.

Sep 01 Maria-Cristina Necula

The Diva Vanishes

Amelita Galli-Curci's career spanned the pre-and post-technological eras. A pioneer in the recording industry, her life experiences offer valuable lessons for today's singer.

Sep 01 Julie S. Halpern

The Teaching of Singing: : Top Teachers Talk to You

A Spectrum of Voices brings some of the top teachers together talking about technique. Here's a review of the book for you.

Sep 01 Eileen Strempel

Sing Without Fear

There are no quick fixes but there are plenty of resources and work you can do to overcome this debilitating problem.

Sep 01 Wilma Wever

How to Deal with Harsh Criticism

Critics. As singers, we need those newspaper reviews, but oftentimes, critics can cut us to shreds. And criticism doesn't stop with the newspaper; we get it from all sides. How do sucessful singers cope?

Sep 01 Janelle Hail

Sealing the Deal Over the Business Meal

Doing business over meals is a ritual that has existed for centuries. Taking clients to breakfast, lunch or dinner has long been an effective way to build relationships, make the

Sep 01 Lydia Ramsey

Bulletin Board

The Ultimate Trouser Role When Jessica Henson stepped on stage for the talent segment of the Miss Kansas pageant, she didn’t sing a soprano aria, or a mezzo aria. Instead,

Sep 01 Maria Nockin