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November 2025 Issue

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University Spotlight: Illinois Wesleyan University

At Illinois Wesleyan University, music isn’t just studied — it’s lived. The School of Music delivers conservatory-level training within a close-knit liberal arts community, giving musicians the rare opportunity to develop both artistic mastery and personal confidence.


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Operatic Adventure in Colorful Colorado

Long associated with cozy snow, summer hikes, and stunning vistas and mountains, Colorado and its nearly six million residents lean into their love of the great outdoors. But in a state known for its laid-back but thriving cities and the slower, opera has found a way to keep Coloradans fulfilled with several unique companies.


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College Connection: Make Each Credit Count

Making your course schedule is a bit like playing a game of Tetris—you have to fit everything you need in perfectly. Read on to get the most value from your tuition dollars!


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The Doctor Is In: Ask Dr. Jahn – Vocal Fold Hemorrhage

How big is the risk of vocal fold hemorrhage when taking high concentration ibuprofen for pain? Join Dr. Anthony Jahn as we explore the different aspect and answers of this question.


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A Diva’s Guide to Thriving this Holiday Season

The holidays always seem to arrive in a swirl of emotions, especially for artists. Amid the twinkling lights, gingerbread, and laughter-filled meals, often comes whispering aches of what comes next?


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University Spotlight: New England Conservatory

NEC’s Voice and Opera Studies programs offer a dynamic opportunity for singers to study repertoire, technique, and performance at the highest artistic level.


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Crossover Corner: Musical Theatre Rep with Purpose!

In this column, find out how to harness fresh, fall energy to assign musical theatre repertoire with purpose. 


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Career Development: One Question, Two Answers

Barbara Massury, an executive coach and consultant, and internationally acclaimed soprano Mary Elizabeth Williams team up to tackle your questions about career development, stress management, and work/life balance.


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Auditions: The Accompanist’s Perspective

When you are a pianist playing auditions, it's a day of sight-reading. Singers with high hopes and jangling nerves parade through the door, put a well-thumbed binder in front of you, point to a (hopefully) well-marked spot on the page, give you an approximate tempo, and then step to the front of the room to be judged.


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Executive Decisions: Allen Henderson Steps Down as Executive Director of NATS

As Allen Henderson moves on after nearly two decades as executive director of the National Association of Teachers of Singing, he reflects on the major events of his tenure. 


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