Classical Singer Magazine

Nailing Your University Scholarship Audition

Don’t forget the seemingly small details when preparing for university auditions. They can make a big difference in whether or not you are successful.

Oct 17 Roberto Mancusi

Owning Your Vocal Health

Maintaining and caring for your instrument begins by advocating for yourself.

Oct 11 Laura Portune

A Composer Improvises : A Conversation with Jake Heggie

Get a closer look at a composer who strives to work with singers rather than making demands of them. His approach and techniques offer invaluable insight for every singer at any stage.

Oct 09 Lisa Houston

Crossover Corner : Musical Theater Auditions 101

The audition experience varies widely from classical to crossover styles. Find out what you need to know about the musical theatre audition process here.

Sep 27 Christy Turnbow

The Music Major Minute : The Quest for Your Signature Roles

Don’t wait until the last year of your degree program to formulate a lucrative plan for post-university life. Prepare now to get that degree to pay you back.

Sep 01 Christi Amonson

Paying that Chunk of Change

Paying university tuition, fees, and books can feel like an insurmountable obstacle. Arm yourself with as much knowledge as you can in tackling this hurdle.

Sep 01 Dana Lynne Varga

Finding the Right University Voice Teacher For You

Don’t roll the dice this fall with your private voice teacher selection. The research and contact you make will have a lasting impact.

Sep 01 Peter Thoresen

Dynamic Duo at Curtis : Eric Owens and Danielle Orlando

The Curtis Institute of Music has been producing world-class talent for almost 100 years. A change in leadership this fall guarantees that this tradition will continue for another century.

Sep 01 Lisa Houston

The Well-Rounded Student : Studying across Disciplines

There are many ways to enhance your educational experience, and doing so will make you a much stronger singer.

Sep 01 Margaret Felice

Surviving Diction Class

Every collegiate voice major in the United States sooner or later will have to take diction—the class that teaches how to sing effectively in other languages besides English (although occasionally

Sep 01 Steven B. Jepson

Lindemann Young Artists at a Glance

Get to know more about those in the most coveted operatic training program in the U.S.

Sep 01 Mary Claire Curran

Anthony Dean Griffey’s career began with no resources, but with the help of generous and knowledgeable teachers, he has proven his masterful abilities and has had huge success in the industry with only five auditions. His credits now include the title role in Peter Grimes, Lennie Small in Of Mice and Men, and Mitch in A Streetcar Named Desire, among many others. Learn how his authenticity for these characters was born out of a place of adversity and how his early struggles with poverty, bullies, and illness in his family have not only made him a better performer and a deeply committed teacher, but someone who continues to give back and who is loved by his colleagues.

Sep 01 Jonathan Blalock