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July 2009 Classical Singer Issue The Legacy of Richard Miller - Remembering a Vocal Giant It is difficult, if not impossible, to find anyone in the singing world who doesn’t know the name Richard Miller. Perhaps one, two, or many of his books line your shelves, or maybe he visited your university for one of his many masterclasses. Perhaps your voice teacher quoted him in the studio, or you sang with one of his former students in a recent gig. Whatever your encounter with this remarkable man, learn more here about his extraordinary life from those who knew him best. Read This Article > This Issue's Table of Contents > Classical Singer Updates REGISTER now for Classical Singer's Do-It-Yourself Complete Audition Preparation with Cindy Sadler. Cindy will help prepare you for your Fall auditions as you tighten up your complete audition package, find opportunities to sing TODAY, and find confidence from successful singing in front of enthusiastic audiences. Order your Convention '09 photos today! Check out all the photographs from the Professional Track, University Vocal Competition, and High School Vocal Competition taken by David Tippetts at Sierra Bonita Photography. Follow us on YouTube and Twitter.       Now Available in the Bookstore Beyond Talent Beyond Talent demystifies the steps to success. This book presents a wealth of creative solutions for career advancement in the highly competitive music industry. This essential handbook goes beyond the usual "how-to", helping musicians tackle the core questions about career goals and a meaningful life as a professional musician. A must have for every singer's shelf! Beyond Talent was reviewed in   ...

Classical Singer Archive Spotlight December 2005 This issue features an interview with Elizabeth Futral and with Jacque Trussel, 2005 Classical Singer Stage Director of the Year. It also features articles on landing a teaching position and singing through early menopause. More >

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Editor's Picks

Our pick of articles from the past for all classical singers today.

Seasonal Allergies: - A Strategy for Survival
Have the warm breezes of summer brought you an onslaught of sneezes and sniffles? Read what remedies Dr. Jahn recommends for the seasonal allergies that can hamper those high notes.  View »

Binder Blunders
Preparing for an audition includes many details, from learning the music to finding that perfect audition outfit. When it comes time to put together your binder, often singers don’t put it together so much as throw it together. Don’t let your music binder put you in a bind at your next audition.  View »

Shaping Your Own Musical Pathway
What happens when life leads you away from the performing life for which you’ve dreamed, planned, and trained? Even if the Met career you dreamed of doesn’t materialize, you can find satisfying—even lucrative—outlets for performing.  View »

Inspirazione! - For Love Or Money? A Financial Reality Check for Singers
Combine a society that is less than nurturing of artists, some old gender assumptions about earning potential, and a vague sense that money issues are best left to those with less artistic sensibilities. The result? Many singers live in a fog of denial around what their singing is costing them. Here are a few steps to take if you want to get a clear view of your finances and the impact being a singer has on them.  View »

The Mentally Tough Singer
Singing is 99 percent thinking, the old saying goes, but what thoughts should occupy your mind, especially when you’re on stage? Performance coach Jon Skidmore offers four principles in answer to this question, and four exercises for training your mind to focus on the “right” things to help ensure a successful performance.   View »