Classical Singer Magazine

Opera Family : A Tale of Two Singers

Soprano Cynthia Lawrence and tenor Mark Calkins boast more than 20 years of successful singing careers—and more than 20 years of successful marriage. How do these singers manage to juggle two burgeoning careers, two kids, and a committed relationship? CS contributor Stephanie Adrian sat down with the two singers to find out.

Feb 01 Stephanie Adrian

Procrustes and the Singer

CS’ resident physician compares a story from Greek mythology to working with singers. Each singer is unique and individual and must be treated as such, as this tale tells.

Feb 01 Anthony Jahn, M.D.

A Talk with Dana Beth Miller

After three intense rounds of competition among more than 200 applicants, the judges of the AudComps 2006 named 13 singers Certified Classical Singers for 2006-2007. This month, we highlight soprano Dana Beth Miller, the first-place winner of the Professional Division. Her performances at the Final Round Concert and the Closing Session of the Convention left an indelible impression on all in attendance.

Feb 01 Imelda Franklin Bogue

Bulletin Board

European Opera Discusses its Future Opera conferences are set to convene in various European capitals during the weekend of Feb. 16-18. Executives, artists, students, and members of the media and

Feb 01 Maria Nockin

Center Stage : Lesia Mackowycz, Lyric Coloratura Soprano

Each month CS highlights one of its readers. If you’d like to take Center Stage in an upcoming issue of Classical Singer, visit www.classicalsinger.com/magazine/center_stage/. Tell us about yourself, and upload a picture. We want to know about you!

Feb 01 CS Staff

Letters to the Editor

Tell us how we’re doing. Tell us about the articles that have helped you and articles you’d like to read. Share with us and our readers how YOU are doing
and what you’re finding makes you a more successful classical singer. We would like to publish your comments, received either by e-mail at editorial@classicalsinger.com or in the mail at P.O. Box 1710, Draper, UT 84020. The opinions expressed are not necessarily the view of Classical Singer magazine or the publisher.

Feb 01 CS Staff

Suffer from Stage Fright? : Learn to Sing with Positive Thoughts

Society emphasizes perfection: the perfect body, the perfect hair, the perfect complexion. Flawless, airbrushed images assault us at every turn, silently demanding we live up to them. The era of recordings has created the same unrealistic expectation for singers, and this unattainable pursuit of perfection causes many to suffer from acute stage fright (also known as performance anxiety). Here, several industry experts share ideas for overcoming what can be a debilitating affliction.

Feb 01 Greg Waxberg

Editor’s Note : I Am From...

I recently attended a culture night at a private girls’ school. I thoroughly enjoyed the engaging program including a student’s presentation on her Latin American heritage, the gospel choir’s moving

Feb 01 Sara Thomas

Strengthening Your Family Through Yoga

This month we take a short detour from the chakra system to explore another aspect of yoga—yoga for your family. Stay tuned for chakra five next month, and in the meantime discover how you can use yoga with your spouse, children, parents, and even your pets!

Feb 01 Suzanne Jackson

Classical Singer Magazine

Opera Family : A Tale of Two Singers

Procrustes and the Singer

A Talk with Dana Beth Miller

Bulletin Board

Center Stage : Lesia Mackowycz, Lyric Coloratura Soprano

Letters to the Editor

Suffer from Stage Fright? : Learn to Sing with Positive Thoughts

Editor’s Note : I Am From...

Strengthening Your Family Through Yoga

Sibling Rivalry

Making It When You Don’t ‘Make It’

The Traveling Pet

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