Classical Singer Magazine

Carol Vaness

She has graced the world’s greatest stages with her unique voice and incandescent dramatic temperament. Enjoy this article about Carol Vaness from our archives.

May 11 Maria-Cristina Necula

Headshots: Tools of The Trade

Any professional singer knows, a great headshot can make the difference between getting the job and losing the job. Here are five photographers tips on how to get great headshots.

May 01 Jennye Guy

BOTOX and the Singer: The Latest Wrinkle

Is that singer’s frown ruining your youthful look? From fewer wrinkles to managing TMJ, botox
offers a simple and easy solution. Meet Dr. Jahn at the Classical Singer Convention

May 01 Anthony Jahn, M.D.

Ask Erda: It Ain’t Over ‘til the Black Dress Sings

One wonders: How good are that black dress’s high notes? As a woman whose size also leaves me squarely
out of the Royal Opera’s black dress territory, I’ve pondered it myself. … How important is image in opera? As shown by this firing of one of the best available artists…the answer is very, very important—sadly important, in an art form that used to be about the voice and the music. Your response to this article will appear in a future issue.

May 01 Cindy Sadler

Bulletin Board

Met Opera to Continue Broadcasting The Metropolitan Opera has received sufficient funding from the Annenberg and Stabile Foundations to allow it to broadcast the 2004-2005 season, according to a March

May 01 Maria Nockin

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor: I would like to commend Sherri Weiler’s series of articles on books that singers should have in their library. I especially enjoyed “The Functional Unity of the Singing

May 01 CS Staff

I Hope You Dance

I hope you still feel small when you stand by the ocean Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens Promise me that you’ll give faith the fighting chance

May 01 CJ Williamson

Effortless Introductions: : How to Build A Simple, Attention-Grabbing 30-Second Commercial

If you’ve ever felt frustrated about your inability to express who you are and what you do, here is a step-by-step approach to prepare you for that daunting but all-important networking moment.

May 01 Patricia Gardner

Singers Find Great Value in Alternative Medicine

Modern medicine is wonderful, but when all else fails, many of our readers have turned to alternative medicine. Here is a testimonial of one treatment that has worked for several people. Perhaps it will give you a clue about a path to pursue.

May 01 David L Jones

Audiences Behind Walls : How to Make Money Singing In Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Psychiatric Centers and Other Institutions

Have you ever considered singing in institutions, and making money doing it? Find out if this might be a job for you, and read up on the tricks of the trade.

May 01 Theresa Rodriguez

Résumé Basics

Whether you are revamping a résumé you’ve used for years or starting from scratch, here is a sampler of the many great ideas Ms. Sadler will share at the CS Convention in May to make your résumé the most effective tool possible for getting that job.