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American Tune

Tenor Stephen Costello and soprano Ailyn Pérez met nearly 10 years ago while students at Philadelphia’s Academy of Vocal Arts. The pair quickly found they had more in common than just music. Both come from similar working-class backgrounds and know the value of hard work. Discouraged from combining careers and lives, the couple ignored the advice. Both agree that while it does have its challenges, being together has made them both better people and better singers.
Feb 01
The Entrepreneurial Career : Time Management - The Article You Don't Have Time to Read

Do you have trouble finding time in the day for everything on your list? Or perhaps you find it difficult to stay focused on what’s most important to accomplish your great ideas? Find a variety of methods to help you use your time more efficiently while working toward your bigger, long-term goals.
Feb 01
The Tech-Savvy Singer : Make a Website, Part 1

From scratch. Yes, you. Yes, really.
Feb 01
Ask Dr. Jahn

Dr. Jahn answers questions from singers about possible side effects of ADD medicine, counteracting vocally drying snorkeling, getting dizzy when singing, and more. If you have a question for Dr. Jahn, e-mail him at jahn@classicalsinger.com.
Feb 01
Gender Balance in the Workplace

A book about the plusses of achieving gender balance in the workplace is shedding light on gender balance within the arts, specifically opera. Drawing attention to this issue is the first step to change.
Feb 01
Sibling Revelry

Two pairs of brothers and a set of sisters, all in the midst of active singing careers, tell what it’s like to share genes, a profession, and the stage as siblings.
Feb 01
Family-Friendly Opera

Most singers are familiar with Chautauqua Opera, especially their large Young Artist Program. Many might not be familiar, however, with Chautauqua’s unique approach to accommodating professional singers’ families each summer.
Feb 01
Ask Erda : How Not to Be the Singer Behaving Badly

Teachers and opera company directors weigh in to share stories of the growing trend of entitlement by many up-and-coming singers. Such an attitude can not only lead to colleagues disliking you, but it can also mean losing singing jobs. Read on to find out if your own attitude might need some adjusting.
Feb 01
The $50 Week : Maintaining an Even Rhythm

Money and marriage can be complicated matters of both the heart and the wallet. Learn how communication can make finances much less complicated.
Feb 01
From the Editor : Music and Family

When I started my third year of my undergraduate work, a crazy anomaly happened. My younger brother started as a freshman and my older sister began her final year, all
Feb 01
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Feb 01
Bulletin Board : News, Tidbits, Musings, and more

Kennedy Center Debuts 5,000-Pipe Organ The Kennedy Center has a new organ built by Casavant Frères, according to the Washington Post. The Center presented it at a popular free concert
Feb 01

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