Featured Articles

The Church Gig: Singing During the Holidays

This holiday season many singers can expect to have performing work in churches. Here are some issues to take into account as you prepare for these jobs.

Dec 10 Theresa Werba

Program Spotlight: The Opera Collective – Attracting Audiences from the Underground Up

New York City’s subway stations are typically filled with unpleasant noises—screeching trains, screeching people, and distorted PA announcements. But some fortunate commuters encounter beautiful opera singing instead, thanks to an organization called The Opera Collective (TOC).

Dec 10 Rachel Antman

Creating an Accessible Opera Experience: An Interview with Oprak

New York’s first disability-affirmative opera company Opera Praktikos (OPrak) is on a mission to make opera more accessible and inclusive. They have an upcoming production December 12-14. Read on to learn all about it.

Dec 04 Samantha Nahra

Alison Scherzer: An American in Germany, Climbing Her Own Unique Mountain

Alison Scherzer shares her experiences in contemporary vocal music and working abroad as a singer.

Nov 19 Lisa Sain Odom

Crossover Corner: Opera and My Short Shorts Era

This month’s column explores the value of hindsight, living life on life’s terms, growing in confidence, and choosing connection.

Nov 19 Peter Thoresen

Creator Spotlight: Whitney George and Bea Goodwin on Their New Opera No Man’s Land

Recent recipients of the Discovery Grant, composer Whitney George and librettist Bea Goodwin discuss their new opera "No Man’s Land" as well as the women-focused work of the groundbreaking ensemble The Curiosity Cabinet.

Nov 04 Maria-Cristina Necula

Diva Diaries | Entry 1: I Have No Idea What I Am Doing

Join Teddy Siegel, a 25-year-old soprano and founder of Got2Go, as she shares the unfiltered truths, challenges, and triumphs of chasing her dream in NYC. Welcome to Diva Diaries!

Nov 04 Theodora Siegel

Home Studio Spaces: CS Editor’s Colorful Hobbit-Inspired Home

In this new online series, CS features the practice spaces and teaching spaces of our favorite artists, teachers, and readers. We begin with our editor—we couldn’t invite ourselves into your homes without first inviting you into ours!

Nov 04 Joanie Brittingham

Will My Medication or Dietary Supplement Impact My Performance?

In this article, we learn about the possible adverse effects of medications on singing and how to mitigate them.

Nov 01 James S Aston, D.O. & Athena Cannon, PHARM.D.

We Work Hard for the Money

One of the most challenging aspects of a career in singing is funding it. Most singers must have a “day job” of some kind. Read on to hear from singers who balance work in other industries.

Nov 01 Eric McKeever

Singer Spotlight: Kathryn Frady

Kathryn Frady, a critically acclaimed soprano and stage director, is known for her compelling performances of roles in Verismo and new American operas as well as for her imaginative stagings, groundbreaking productions, and for making opera accessible. Read on to learn more about her.

Oct 01 Maria-Cristina Necula

The Autistic Classical Singer: My Story

Theresa Werba, classical singer and author, lived the first 50 years of her life with undiagnosed autism. In this third article of the Autistic Classical Singer series, she shares her story.

Oct 01 Theresa Werba