Richard Crittenden teaches privately in New York, Washington and Boston. He has run opera programs at Curtis Institute of Music (head of Masters Opera Program), Yale University School of Music, New York University, Mannes College of Music; has directed workshops at Oglebay Park, Cleveland, Elliott Lake Canada and Fletcher School of Music; has directed New York City Opera Theatre, Washington Civic Opera, Utah Opera Theatre, Western New York Opera, and Opera Music Theatre International of New Jersey. He writes a column on stage directing for the National Opera Association Journal and is the author of The Career Track: How to Plan for a Professional Operatic Career. He has performed professionally as a baritone and has judged the Liederkranz competition for 10 years.
