Classical Singer Magazine

Following Up and Looking Back

As you wait for features about our new Certified Singers in upcoming issues of Classical Singer, here’s a report on what our past winners are doing now.

Sep 01 Kimberlee Talbot

When it comes to the question of opera versus musical theatre, singers can emerge dually victorious in an ever-changing market. Wherever you are in your career—just starting college, considering a master’s degree, auditioning for YAPs, or singing professionally—this discussion on crossover from teachers and general directors will give you food for thought.

Sep 01 Megan Gloss

A Look at the 2008 Classical Singer AudComps

The AudComps Final Round Concert continues to be a favorite event for Classical Singer Convention attendees. Read about the winners of the 2008 AudComps here.

Sep 01 Kimberlee Talbot

The Tech-Savvy Singer : Mail Blast Basics

A good mailing list is critical to marketing yourself successfully. Tech-geek Amanda White takes you through the technical how-tos of setting up a list and offers suggestions on generating names for your list. In addition, she discusses using good e-mail etiquette to make sure you don’t offend your friends, contacts, or the law.

Sep 01 Amanda White

Students Awarded $1.7 Million in Cash and Scholarships

The High School Competition and College Expo continue to be exciting events each year at the Classical Singer Convention. Read what participants had to say about the 2008 Competition, and find out how to make sure you or your students participate in 2009.

Sep 01 Alex Stoddard

Inspirazione! : What Size Pond Are You Swimming In?

College is a much bigger pond than high school. The big city is a bigger pond than a small town. World-class opera companies are in a bigger pond than community theater. Bigger, however, isn’t necessarily better. The environment that is right for your greatest happiness and fulfillment may end up looking very different from your original idea of success.

Sep 01 Lisa Houston

Networking Opportunities

Networking opportunities abounded at this year’s Convention. I made quite a few connections with fellow singers, for instance, and because my picture was in the January issue of Classical Singer,

Sep 01 Veronica McHale

Ask Erda: How To Make a Good Impression : Part I: The Beginning

Cindy answers a young singer’s question about how to put your best foot forward and come across like a professional. Do you have a question for Cindy? E-mail it to erda@classicalsinger.com.

Sep 01 Cindy Sadler

Learning from the Masters

I enjoyed many masterclasses and presentations at this year’s Convention. Ellen Rievman was very dynamic and energizing, very insightful and helpful in her suggestions and coaching comments. She worked very

Sep 01 Maryann Mootos

What Do You Call That Thing?

For a voice student, attending a university often means taking a pedagogy class and learning anatomy. Whether you’re currently enrolled, teaching the class, or studying the material on your own, Dr. Jahn provides helpful hints for remembering the names and functions of the anatomical parts that makes up your voice.

Sep 01 Anthony Jahn, M.D.

Most Memorable Moment of the Convention

For me, the Convention was smashing chiefly because of the presence of the truly great artist and Metropolitan Opera coach Joan Dornemann. I have read her book, Complete Preparation, which

Sep 01 Imelda Franklin Bogue

The Singer’s Addiction

Deciding when and how to leave the stage is a painful and difficult journey, with no road maps along the way. Most singers just don’t talk about it, and so CS has decided to begin the dialogue. In the first of a series of articles, one singer who enjoyed a long career shares how she knew it was time to end her professional career, and tells us about all the heartache that went along with that decision.

Sep 01 Adria Firestone