Classical Singer Magazine

Advice For the College-Bound

The doctor is in, with some words of wisdom for the prospective college students. Dr. Jahn puts things in perspective to help you make the most of your college years.

Aug 25 Anthony Jahn, M.D.

University of Western Ontario : London, Ontario

The University of Western Ontario—in London, Ontario, about 200 kilometers (124 miles) southwest of Toronto—takes the commitment to making research part of academic rigor seriously, calling it “an integral part

Sep 01 Kresha Faber

Bulletin Board

Rest in Peace, Ghena Dimitrova On June 11, Ghena Dimitrova passed away in Milan after a long and debilitating illness, according to news reports. The remains of the 64-year-old Bulgarian

Sep 01 Maria Nockin

University of Toronto : Toronto, Ontario

The voice faculty at the University of Toronto likewise draws heavily from the cultural riches of its host city. Toronto boasts a population of four million people and is known

Sep 01 Kresha Faber

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor: It would be great if the medical article could be on canker sores and the best way to deal with them as a singer. I get terrible breakouts

Sep 01 CS Staff

McGill University : Montréal, Quebec

McGill University is located in Montreal, Quebec, a thriving cultural city in the heart of French-speaking Canada. The Faculty of Music at McGill hosts about 750 students, with about 120

Sep 01 Kresha Faber

From Sea to Shining Sea Canadian Style : A look at the Four Largest University Vocal Programs in Canada

Sometimes looking beyond the obvious can lead to unexpected opportunities. Kresha Frankhauser looks north to four universities that perhaps you haven’t yet considered. Read about the pros and cons of Americans studying in Canada, and get an insider’s look at the major vocal programs in the land of the Maple Leaf.

Sep 01 Kresha Faber

Ask Erda: : Choosing a School Checklist

Excerpted from the upcoming Student Singer’s Starter Kit: A Guide to Education for Young Singers and Their Parents. Copyright 2005 Cindy Sadler. All Rights Reserved. Published by permission of the author.

Sep 01 Cindy Sadler

Finding the Best Fit: : Classical Singer Readers Weigh In

We asked our readers to give us their opinions about the size and type of school they attended for their higher education, and the response was overwhelming. Here are some of their comments.

Sep 01 CS Staff

Studying in Germany, Courtesy of Uncle Sam

Recently named as a Fulbright Scholar for 2005-06, Jennifer Porto chronicles her experience preparing the application, receiving the good news, and preparing for a one-month stint studying German in Kiel to kick off her year abroad. Here’s the first installment of many more to come over the next year.

Sep 01 Jennifer Porto

The American School of Classical Singing: : Does It Exist?

Patricia Wise’s singing career has taken her to countries all around the world, giving her many opportunities to observe other national singing sounds. In this article, she narrows her focus to the American singing sound. Patricia asks and answers the difficult questions: Is there such a sound? How did it evolve? What are its characteristics?

Sep 01 Patricia Wise

Large Schools : A Flexible Array of Options in an Arts Community

Here’s the best advice I could give to students as they research schools for undergraduate study: Write to, speak with, and meet with voice teachers with whom they may wish

Sep 01 Freda Herseth

Classical Singer Magazine

Advice For the College-Bound

University of Western Ontario : London, Ontario

Bulletin Board

University of Toronto : Toronto, Ontario

Letters to the Editor

McGill University : Montréal, Quebec

From Sea to Shining Sea Canadian Style : A look at the Four Largest University Vocal Programs in Canada

Ask Erda: : Choosing a School Checklist

Finding the Best Fit: : Classical Singer Readers Weigh In

Studying in Germany, Courtesy of Uncle Sam

The American School of Classical Singing: : Does It Exist?

Large Schools : A Flexible Array of Options in an Arts Community

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