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Beijing and Beyond : Classical Singer’s International Vocal Competition

For the second year in a row Classical Singer co-hosted an international vocal competiton in Beijing, China. Read about this coming together of American universities and Chinese singers.

May 01 Alex Stoddard

All the Ways to Make a Living with Your Voice

Singer Carin Gilfry discusses her varied and busy career as an opera singer, voice-over artist, composer, writer, and producer.

May 01 Maria Nockin

Alive and Well: : Boston Lyric Opera

General and Artistic Director Esther Nelson talks about the Boston Lyric Opera’s Opera Annex and emerging artist initiatives. Nelson and the company’s Music Director David Angus also discuss casting.

May 01 Kathleen Buccleugh

The Interdisciplinary Voice Clinic : Putting the Patient at the Center of Care

A Boston clinic meets the diverse and unique needs of singers through an equally unique, comprehensive, and collaborative model of care.

May 01 Sarah Whitten

The Singer’s Library: : The Alexander Technique Leads to a Journey of Vocal Discovery

A new book provides readers with both inspiring stories of vocal discovery and practical examples for using the Alexander Technique to free your voice.

May 01 Brian Manternach

Palm Reading—What Do Your Hands Reveal about Your Character?

Once your music is learned and memorized, taking it to the next level comes down to your dramatic delivery. But what do you do with your hands? Learn the dos and don’ts here.

May 01 Christi Amonson

The Doctor is In: : Are You a Good Patient?

What is your responsibility as the patient when you see a doctor? It takes two to tango, so to speak, and how good of a patient you are can make a huge difference. Find out how you can make the most of your next doctor visit.

May 01 Anthony Jahn, M.D.

Meet the 2015 Winners of the Classical Singer Competition

Four winners from last year’s Classical Singer Competition in Chicago share how they discovered a love for classical music and career pursuits.

May 01 Megan Gloss

Musings on Mechanics : Sit! Stay! Fetch! Phonate!

The thoughts you have about your own voice and singing abilities can greatly impact your ability to take direction, make changes, and have the voice you want. Learn to focus and direct your thoughts in positive ways that will lead to success.

May 01 Claudia Friedlander

Have Something to Say : Andrew Garland

Baritone Andrew Garland didn’t really start singing until high school when fate brought him to the school choir. But his interest and love of music began much sooner in his pursuits as a self-proclaimed “instrumentalist.” And, in that sense, it was really no surprise that despite calling it “crazy,” Garland changed majors to vocal performance at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Now in the midst of a very busy career, this Boston native shares how he sets himself apart in the sea of baritones through his quality recitals, his spot-on coloratura, and his congenial and friendly attitude.

May 01 Jason Vest

From the Editor : From Snowflake to Snowstorm

My older sister recently introduced me to what she calls the “The Snowflake Principle.” The first snowflakes that fall seem so insignificant. They melt almost soon as they touch the

May 01 Sara Thomas

The Broadway of Doing Things

By Jonathan Blalock Before I ever knew about hit tunes such as “vissi d’arte” and “una furtiva lagrima,” I grew up listening to (and singing along with) songs like

Apr 28 Jonathan Blalock