Classical Singer Magazine

Confessions of a Juilliard Renegade

CS’ favorite Met violinist returns with tales from his Juilliard days. The dilemmas Les Dreyer faced so many years ago are the same dilemmas many students face today: performance versus teaching as a career, and the challenges— for singers or instrumentalists—of music education degrees and musicology courses.

Sep 01 Les Dreyer

Editor’s Note : Sowing and Reaping

I love all of the seasons, but there’s something particularly special about fall. When the sultry heat of summer slowly subsides and a crisp coolness infuses the air, I can’t

Sep 01 Sara Thomas

Battling Academic Pressures : Emotional Well-being for Students

Social and academic pressure can make college a stressful time. Add long hours in the practice room, a rigorous rehearsal schedule, constant critiquing, and intense competition into the mix, and the life of a college studentsinger can be even more challenging. You can find balance and maintain your emotional sanity amidst the craziness. Wilma Wever shares several terrific strategies that will help.

Sep 01 Wilma Wever

Bulletin Board

Submit entries to the bulletin board by e-mail at bulletinboard@classicalsinger.com.

Sep 01 Maria Nockin

Don’t Let Theory Get You Down : Preparing for the University Theory Core and Entrance Exams

If you have been fortunate enough to have a great public or private music education in your youth, the university “theory core” and musicianship entrance exams may not pose any significant threat to your wellbeing. If, however, you didn’t get much theory with your vocal or choral training, now is the time for you to prepare.

Sep 01 M. Ryan Taylor

Identifying Abuse in the Studio

Abusive people are experts at luring in their victims and making their victims feel that they are the ones at fault. You may not realize you are being abused until

Sep 01 Cindy Sadler

‘Il Matrimonio Segreto’: The Teacher-Student Union : Part Two

Your college years are often the most critical time for fi nding a voice teacher to lay the foundation for the singer
you will become. In essence, choosing the right teacher can make or break your career. In this conclusion of a
two-part article, Cindy Sadler takes you through the signs for determining whether a teacher is right for you
and how to “break up” when and if that time comes.

Sep 01 Cindy Sadler

Getting the Lowdown on your Higher Education Investment

So you’ve decided to pursue a degree in vocal performance. What school is best for you? How important is fi nding the right teacher when considering possible schools? How will you pay for your education? How can you find out about scholarships and fi nancial aid? Should you go on to pursue a master’s degree or doctorate? Angela Myles Beeching, career counselor at the New England Conservatory, provides a host of answers to these and many other questions facing the college-bound singer.

Sep 01 Angela Myles Beeching

Inspirazione! : A Tale of Two Singers

As many singers head to conservatory this fall, it is worth examining some of the pros and cons of studying voice in that environment. A snapshot of two very different singers will get you thinking about how to make the most of your time in school so you can develop, according to Verdi, the three most important qualities in a singer: voice, voice, and voice.

Sep 01 Lisa Houston

Mark Lamanna : Classical Singer's 2007 Stage Director of the Year

Mark Lamanna has enjoyed a varied career, including years of dance training at the Joffrey Ballet School and Balanchine’s School of American Ballet in New York City, as well as a stint performing on Broadway. Now Lamanna dedicates his time to stage directing, inspiring singers to give their all in communicating and expressing the meaning of the music. In this Classical Singer exclusive, Lamanna shares how he teaches singers to trust their own impulses, why he thinks musical theatre and opera aren’t so different after all, and the importance of living in the now.

Sep 01 Caleb Harris