Classical Singer Magazine

Getting Into a Young Artist Program

Young Artist Programs are just one of the ways singers can launch a career. For those singers who fit the profile (young, super-talented, good-looking, a good "Fach" fit) a YAP can be an excellent choice to pursue.

Nov 01 Elly Erickson

Shirley Verrett : She Never Walks Alone

Shirley Verrett was born in 1931 to a religious family—one that frowned on a stage career. Nevertheless, she made her way—through teachers, through auditions, and through a bad first marriage—until she earned herself a place at the Juilliard School.

Nov 01 Christopher Purdy

Classical Music Needs Its Own ‘Hollywood Walk of Fame’

Charlie Sheen has one. Barbra Streisand has one. Even the Osmonds have one. The stars on Hollywood Boulevard—more than 2,000 of them—are one of California’s top tourist attractions. It costs

Nov 01 CJ Williamson

Raymond Buckingham : Noted New York Voice Teacher

On July 14, 2003, Raymond Buckingham, a well-known voice teacher who taught in New York City, passed away in Holbrook, MD. Originally from England, he first studied music at the

Nov 01 Maria Nockin

Letters to the Editor

Editor: I work with professional singers and singers with vocal problems referred by laryngologists. You offer a valuable service to singers. A number of my singers subscribe to Classical Singer.