Paul Kellogg to Retire The New York City Opera announced that Paul Kellogg, its general and artistic director for the past decade, will step down at the close of the
What have your career highlights been, so far? I’ve been fortunate enough as a very young baritone to learn and sing many roles during my studies. I feel blessed to
Dear Editor: Keep up the good work featuring voice teachers. How about an article about professional choral singers, voice teachers, choral conductors, and their (hopefully) amiable interaction? —Liana Lansing, Denver,
I have always liked driving fast. Perhaps I inherited the trait from my father, who is also famous for his lead foot. Maybe it’s a result of my competitive nature,
Are you looking for something with a little flare that’s new and diverse for that upcoming recital? Do you need new literature for a student? Read about a new volume of Spanish songs, and acquaint yourself with the songs inside.
Classical Singer’s Fulbright scholar continues the tale of her experiences in Germany. This month she shares how coming to understand the German culture required setting aside her fears so she could examine the past and understand the present.
Have you got what it takes? Too often, we hear of voice teachers promising students great careers in the industry, and we shake our heads in amazement, knowing how difficult the business is. But what if there were a way for teachers and singers to get a basic idea of someone’s aptitude for a singing career? Now there is: an aptitude test for singers. Take it and see how you come out!
Often times the singing voice needs a break, but pressing engagements can sometimes push a singer into pressing the voice—often with harmful repercussions. Here are some helpful hints to help you rest your voice when needed and still show up prepared to that voice lesson, coaching, or rehearsal.
In March 2005, CS did a whole issue on a once taboo term: menopause. This follow-up article tells the story of one singer’s struggle with early menopause. This singer didn’t experience the common side effects so often associated with this stage of life, but she did suffer vocally. Contrary to the advice of her voice teacher and medical doctor, however, she didn’t give up singing—and more than 10 years later her voice is still going strong.
Applying for a teaching job with a college or university has its own set of guidelines that differ from a “normal” job application. Katherine Kelton gives you all the information you need to know to apply and land a teaching position in higher education.
If you’re considering a career in Germany, this is a must read! Caroline Whisnant shares the differences between auditioning in the States vs. auditioning in Germany, and gives several sources of audition information, as well as little details such as how much rehearsal time to expect before a production.
Each month Classical Singer highlights two of the 14 singers our panel of distinguished judges selected from more than 200 AudComps 2005 applicants for having a ready-to-go audition package appropriate to their Artist Division. This month we spotlight Helen Huse Ralston and Ricardo Tamura from the Professional Division.
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