I know what you mean - I always had to spend the summers during college working
my butt off at multiple jobs to pay for school during the year. Consequently, I
feel that I missed out on important opportunities during the summer. My biggest
regret in my performing life (and it's really more of a wistful "what might have
been") is that in 1989, I was accepted to the Aspen Opera Center and elected not
to go because I couldn't afford to go without income for 9 weeks, let alone pay
the tuition and living expenses.
I don't think you need a long list, but I think one or two would be a good
thing.
I think you should set up a fund that you don't touch specifically for a summer
program next year. There are cheaper, shorter ones - Crittenden Workshop in
DC/Boston - 2 weeks, about $500 for tuition - that might be worthwhile for you.
This month's CLASSICAL SINGER covers pay-to-sing programs.... that may offer you
some insight.
Christine Thomas,
Mezzo Soprano
"I love to sing-a, about the moon-a and the June-a and the spring-a!"
----- Original Message -----
From: highnotesrus <highnotesrus@y...>
To: vocalist-temporary@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, February 07, 2003 11:45 AM
Subject: [vocalist] the cost of singing
I am a soprano with very good potential..my teacher says...but I can
only afford my voice lessons and the occasional coaching. Other
singers I know are going to all these summer programs and and
intensive courses that I could not even afford to miss the work time
for let alone pay the $3000.00! So my question is, are these
absolutely nessesary? Is it just as possible to get a career started
once the voice is ready without having a long list of pay to sings
under your belt?
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