2020

A Singer Turns 40 in Quarantine

Since New York adopted “shelter-in-place,” I’ve been staying with my parents where I grew up in Florida. I left for college at 18, then went straight to grad school in

Jul 09 Minda Larsen

Music: A Teacher, a Stress-Reliever and a Peace-Bringer

CS Music: What is your artist level and school if applicable? Michael Butler: I am currently a rising senior at University of Maryland, studying with Bass-Baritone Kevin Short. CS: What

Jul 06 CS Music Staff

Opera and Symphonic Metal : A Q&A with Moonlight Haze’s Chiara Tricarico

Symphonic metal is heavy without being noisy; this subgenre is similar to opera, since it is renowned for complex melodies and high-level vocalists who can emote and convey a sense

Jul 05 Justin Smulison

Why Sing What You Can’t Feel : HS Classical Winner Samuel Higgins

CS Music: Tell us a little about yourself. Samuel Higgins: I am a high school countertenor in Junior year at Milton High School. CS: What is your dream role? SH:

Jul 03 CS Music Staff

Learning through Music : A Q&A with First Place Winner Shavon Lloyd

Shavon Lloyd was the First Place winner of the 2020 CS Music Vocal Competition for the Pre-Professional Musical Theatre Division. More than 1,600 singers participated in the online competition that culminated with the finals on May 30, 2020. This is part 3 of 6 as we highlight the First Place winner of each division.

Jul 01 CS Music Staff

Healthy Voice and a Healthy Belt

After 40 years in all aspects of vocal performance, Jacalyn Kreitzer offers her thoughts regarding how to maintain a healthy vocal instrument, spirit, and body that can handle the demands of belt technique, performance, and life.

Jul 01 Jacalyn Kreitzer

Program Spotlight : Building Voices of the Future

Our CS Music Community is not one that is stagnant. We are made up of real musicians who offer diverse perspectives and experiences; even more importantly, we pay it forward

Jul 01 CS Music Staff

Putting in the Work : Competition Winner Nichelle Lewis

CS Music: Tell us a little about yourself. Nichelle Lewis: I am entering my senior year at Molloy College’s CAP21. I have been singing since the 5th grade when I

Jun 23 CS Music Staff

Mic Check : What Every Singer Should Know

Dr. Howell explains what classical singers should know about microphone technology and how singers can get the most for their money when buying microphones.

Jun 23 Brian Manternach

Mildred Miller : The Met’s Unstoppable Mezzo

Mildred Miller’s boisterous career has truly come full circle. Read about her early work in Europe that led to hundreds of Met performances and how all that experience is now impacting the lives of university students.

Jun 20 Tony Villecco

Aspire to Inspire: HS Musical Theatre Winner Hannah Bautista

Hannah Bautista was the First Place winner of the 2020 CS Music Vocal Competition for the High School Musical Theatre Division. More than 1,600 singers participated in the online competition that culminated with the finals on May 30, 2020. This is part 1 of 6 as we highlight the First Place winner of each division.

Jun 19 CS Music Staff

Crossover Corner : In the Room Where it Happens

Get an inside view of what casting directors are actually wanting from auditionees.

Jun 18 Christy Turnbow