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Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor: I continue to recommend Classical Singer to all my undergraduate and graduate students as a most valuable tool in making the transition into the professional world. Many thanks!
Aug 01
Editor’s Note : Embracing the Irreplaceable You

On a warm May afternoon I sat down in a quaint, historic restaurant in the heart of Philadelphia for lunch with Martile Rowland. The Classical Singer Convention had ended the
Aug 01
How Rod Gilfry Became Stanley Kowalski

Matthew Epstein was my manager in the mid-‘90s, and he knew about everything that was going on, including San Francisco Opera’s plan to stage A Streetcar Named Desire in the
Aug 01
Gilfry on Technique

Technique, as I’ve learned from experience, should be simple. It should be easy to describe. It should require very little effort. I know a teacher in California who demonstrates how
Aug 01
Rod Gilfry : Blazing New Trails for Two Decades

Baritone Rod Gilfry is known for his striking good looks—but his dynamite career and well-rounded persona prove he is more than just a pretty face. In addition to creating and premiering a myriad of roles in new operas, Gilfry also enjoys cooking, hopes to one day have a cooking show, performs a one-man cabaret show, and remains committed to his wife and three children. In this interview, Gilfry shares the reason he once passed up an offer to join the Merola Program, his journey to find a good teacher, and how he makes time for his family. He also shares two of his favorite recipes for you to try at home!
Aug 01
The “On the Road” Gourmet : Two Recipes from Rod Gilfry

Poached Salmon with Dill and Capers This recipe is simple, quick, and delicious. The salmon always turns out perfectly moist and has no odor—ideal for those studio apartments with no
Aug 01
2006 Teacher of the Year : Martile Rowland

The CS August issue focuses on voice teachers, and this year we are pleased to honor world-class teacher
Martile Rowland. In this interview, Ms. Rowland shares how she defied the odds and had a major career—
after the “magical age of 30,” and after leaving New York—why she doesn’t believe in a teaching “method,”
and why it’s important for teachers to listen “beyond the sound.”
Aug 01
From Cancer to Carnegie Hall : A Teacher and Singer's Journey from the Lowest of Cs to the Highest

Being diagnosed with cancer can be a terrifying event for anyone, especially a singer, and especially when the cancer threatens to dramatically impact the voice. One singer faced just such an ordeal and shares her journey in regaining her voice after surgery for thyroid cancer. A four-year voyage rebuilding Victoria Hart’s voice continues to pay dividends this singer couldn’t have imagined. Out of her extraordinary and compelling journey, she now enjoys a full and successful singing career, and facilitates profound results with her students in her teaching studio.
Aug 01
En Route to Your Roots with Yoga

This is the second article in an eight-part series on the chakra system, or the energy centers located along the
spine. This month, learn how to balance your root chakra and enjoy the benefits of feeling grounded, centered, safe, and secure with yourself.
Aug 01
The Rising Generation : Report: College Expo and High School Competition 2006

The next generation of singing superstars joined seasoned professionals in the hallways of the Sheraton Society Hill Hotel in May. The Second Annual College Expo and High School Vocal Competition brought more than
150 high school students and 38 university vocal programs together for one day of unimaginable opportunities.
Aug 01
Why I Had to Get to Philadelphia : Report: Classical Singer Convention 2006

By all accounts, the Third Annual Classical Singer Convention in Philadelphia was a rousing success.
Here’s one singer’s report of his experience at the Convention, why he had to get there, and the
important things he gleaned to benefit his life and work as a singer.
Aug 01
Managing Stage Moms: : A Performance Art

It often doesn’t take long for singers who teach to encounter parents whose concern for their children’s progress often results in too much involvement and counteracts, or even damages, the student-teacher relationship. If you’ve ever experienced this, consider these 10 rules for buffering your relationships with stage moms.
Aug 01
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