Carol Anderson

Currently principal coach for Utah Opera, Carol Anderson spends her summers coaching at the Santa Fe Opera. Since 2006, she has acted as the official accompanist for the Utah District Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. Previous to her appointment in Salt Lake City, she served as chorus master and musical administrator for Orlando Opera. Other experiences include Houston Grand Opera, Los Angeles Opera, Seattle Opera, Sarasota Opera, and Rice University’s Shepherd School Opera. When not engaged in rehearsals, she makes time in her schedule for shopping, hiking, downhill skiing, and The Amazing Race.

New Opportunities: : Opera NEO

Read about a new training program in beautiful California led by seasoned stage director and conductor Peter Kozma, whose vision has taken the program from opera scenes with piano to three full operas with orchestra in just five short years.

Jan 01 Carol Anderson

Artist Managers Advise: : Navigating Vocal Studies in the U.S.

Ever wonder what established artist managers think of university-level education? Read their opinions and advice here to help with this crucial decision.

Sep 01 Carol Anderson

Spring Training

Don’t let the fall audition season sneak up on you. The time to prepare is now.

Apr 01 Carol Anderson

The End Is Only the Beginning

Read what a singer, general director, and manager feel singers need to know as they leave college and enter the real world.

Sep 01 Carol Anderson

Opera in the Blue Ridge

John Denver isn't the only one to sing the praises of the Blue Ridge Mountains. For years, singers have shared glowing reviews of a summer program nestled in those same mountains. Find out what makes this program so successful as it prepares for its 75th anniversary in 2011.

Jan 01 Carol Anderson

Pulling Back the Curtain : Insights from Two Management Professionals

Read what two managers, Robert Mirshak and Kristin Cowdin, have to say on how to get and keep management, how the current economic climate is affecting singers, and how you can do your part to get hired and rehired and make your management work for you. Mirshak and Cowdin join singers at the Classical Singer Convention this May to share even more insight on this often enigmatic subject.

Apr 01 Carol Anderson

It’s About Time: Planning More Effectively

Often it can seem that you just don’t have enough time to accomplish everything on your plate. Whether you’re a student, an established professional, or anywhere in between, time management is always a challenge. Coach Carol Anderson shares her ideas on planning ahead, setting firm deadlines, making time for practice, and practicing effectively.

Jun 01 Carol Anderson