CJ Williamson founded Classical Singer magazine. She served as Editor-in-Chief until her death in July, 2005. Read more about her incredible life and contributions to the singing community here.
WHAT IS YOUR GROUP’S PURPOSE? Begin with people you already know in the industry and conduct an informal “needs assessment.” Brainstorm the different ways you could meet community needs. Read
Dear Editor: The reality of Vinson Cole’s words regarding opera companies telling his management that “they would not have a black tenor singing opposite a white soprano” can be as
The Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics will be long gone by the time you read these words, but as I write, they are happening right in my back yard.
Our three singers made good progress this month with their 2002 resolutions.
In addition to resolutions by a professional singer and a student singer, CS decided to add someone on the audition circuit. We found a tenor in his early 20s. At
While visiting a sick friend last week, I had an opportunity to attend a music therapy class. It was a first for me. I’m afraid I had held a very
Dear Editor: I enjoyed the review of Presser’s Sheet Music CD —I’d already purchased the CD. Three things—the first an error: Charpentier, not Massenet, wrote “Louise” and “Depuis le jour.”
Discrimination is a tough issue to tackle. It’s so easy to open wounds further but—to continue the metaphor—sometimes that’s the only way to get rid of the infection. It’s easy
Discrimination Dear Editor: Discrimination towards black people has been talked about, but we never talk about the same issue towards Asians, who do suffer from different types of discrimination in
Dear CS: I need to call your attention to an inaccuracy in your otherwise very touching story about Barry McCauley in the December issue. Michael Devlin is quoted as saying,
It’s time to make some changes in your life and career. No backsliding allowed because the whole Classical Singer Community is watching. If you didn’t get a chance to write yours down, there’s still time! Go to the www.classicalsinger.com. From there, click on the "Forum" tab, then click on "General Interest" and do a search under resolution. You’ll find the thread and you can write your own resolution. If you need some suggestions, read what others have written below.
Tenor Kurt Streit talks to singers about education, management, career choices and his decision to live in Europe.
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