Classical Singer Magazine

Choosing A Summer Program : A Practical Guide

With so many summer program options available, how can you possibly know which one is best for you? Ann Baltz brings you a step-by-step evaluation and guide to help you determine which program will best suit your needs.

Jan 01 Ann Baltz

Ask Erda : It Should Go without Saying... On the Job

Last month Cindy told you how to make a good impression before you land the job. Now she shares how to keep it up once you’re on the job to ensure future contracts with the same company.

Jan 01 Cindy Sadler

Inspirazione! : The Singer and the Poet

To be a poet is to speak for the group by giving voice to our collective emotions and stories—and, as singers, it is our job to interpret and express those stories. As we start the New Year and begin our song again, it might be a good time to look at this important relationship. Let’s hear what the singer’s next-of-kin, the poet, has to say about us.

Jan 01 Lisa Houston

The Tech-Savvy Singer : Four Sites to Host Your Music Online

Explore the best ways to manage the most vital aspect of your Internet presence: your music.

Jan 01 Amanda White

The Doctor Is In

Singers query Dr. Jahn for advice on the possible reasons for hoarseness after swimming, whether or not chanting while meditating is hard on the voice, what to do about acid reflux, and more. If you have a question for the doctor, e-mail him at jahn@classicalsinger.com.

Jan 01 Anthony Jahn, M.D.

Read Up! : Getting the Callback

Read up on a new comprehensive guide about the ins and outs of musical theatre auditions, and find out how this book can readily apply to any audition, crossover or not.

Jan 01 Shawna Gottfredson

The $50 Week : Cheap Hot International Summer

Attending a summer program most often requires a serious financial investment. Find out a few ways to cut on costs whether studying in the States or traveling abroad.

Jan 01 Olivia Giovetti

From the Editor : 'The Stuff Life is Made Of'

Seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, and months all mark the passing of time. But nothing seems to broadcast the unceasing march of time more than the change of the calendar

Jan 01 Sara Thomas

Handled with Care : Dolora Zajick and the Institute for Young Dramatic Voices

Mezzo-soprano Dolora Zajick has had one of the most successful and long-running careers of any singer in recent decades. That success came after overcoming significant obstacles due to the size of her dramatic voice. Now, Zajick is determined to help the next generation of dramatic voices encounter fewer hurdles on the road to success than she did. Her ideas are revolutionary, including working on significant operatic repertoire with singers still in high school. But Zajick insists that when handled with care, these voices will thrive.

Jan 01 Brian Manternach

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Jan 01 CS Staff

The Teacher’s Corner : What Is Control?

A voice teacher and founder of a summer program for the last 14 years in Aub and Coesfeld, Germany, Neil Semer essays on the singer’s desire for control. Is control good or bad? Is it really necessary for the singer? And, if so, how do you achieve it?

Jan 01 Neil Semer

Bulletin Board : News, Tidbits, Musings, and More

Dallas Opera Opens New Home The Dallas Opera opened its 2009-2010 season in a brand new theater, the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House. Built by the London architectural firm

Jan 01 Maria Nockin