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CS Vocal Competition Winners : Classical Young Artist/Emerging Pro

$14,000 of cash prizes and $4.2 million in scholarships were awarded at the 2022 CS Vocal Competition. Meet the winners in this online series. Here are the Classical Young Artist/Emerging Pro Division.

Oct 27 CS Music Staff

Crossover Corner : Everything Is Beautiful at the Ballet

As performing artists, we can learn from seeing artistic genres outside of our area of focus. Learn about how to integrate your artistic experiences as a viewer into your practice and performance routines.

Oct 26 Peter Thoresen

Two Years on T : Transgender Baritone Lucas Bouk

Baritone Lucas Bouk shares his experience on transitioning, retraining his voice during and post-transition, and a more inclusive future for opera.

Oct 19 Danielle Buonaiuto

4 Tips to Become a Confident Performer

The moment I started singing, I froze. My technique was gone, I couldn't remember the words that came so easily just an hour before, and I didn't sing the way I wanted, the way I knew I could have. I learned an important lesson: performing was a completely different skillset that I needed to develop.

Oct 05 Kylie Evans

Get Into the College of Your Dreams

So, you want to major in voice in college and you want to nail that entrance audition? As a university voice professor who has had years of hearing hundreds of college vocal auditions, here are my top suggestions for how to best prepare for your audition and get into the program of your dreams!

Oct 04 Lisa Sain Odom

Vocal Health 101 : Vocal Folds

Let's talk vocal health! The vocal folds are tiny, delicate, and unfortunately prone to wear and tear, even with easy vibration. This delicate layer needs to be properly hydrated and well taken care of in order for the vocal folds to vibrate easily. Read on for a few tips on maintaining and strengthening your vocal folds.

Sep 11 Sarah K. Brown

Top Three Vocal Health Tips for Singers : From Speech Pathologist Sarah K. Brown

Speech pathologist and voice teacher Sara K. Brown, MS, CCC-SLP, shares her top three tips for vocal health. Her mission is to make vocal health and science information widely accessible, and to train vocal athletes using evidence-based practices and cross training across genres.

Aug 03 Joanie Brittingham

Five Musical Theatre Dance Audition Tips : Beyond the Basics

Don't be underprepared for your next audition—whether opera or musical theatre. Go beyond the basics and learn 5 more tips for audition prep from Professor Kelly Todd who has choreographed more than 50 productions and sat in on thousands of auditions.

Jul 21 Kelly Todd

The Dr. Is In : Vocal Maintenance: Prevention Is the Key!

Preventative care for the entire body is important for vocal health. Dr. Jahn shares tips for daily habits that can keep your voice in excellent shape.

May 11 Anthony Jahn, M.D.

The How (and Why) of a Singer’s Throat Clearing

One of the most frequent questions I get from patients is about the somewhat mundane topic of throat clearing. Singers in particular are concerned about damaging their vocal folds and why do some people need to clear their throat constantly? More importantly, is there a right way to do it?

Sep 16 Anthony Jahn, M.D.

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

Dress for Audition Success

You’ve perfected your songs and you’re ready to sing your heart out for that audition or competition, but what should you wear? Are there different rules for opera and musical

May 22 Nadine Gomes