The magazine did go through a period of time when it got fluffy and became OPERA NEWS LITE, in my opinion. This was during a period of time when the managing editor was a gentleman who had previously edited SOAP OPERA DIGEST. I don't know whether or not he was a singer as well.
I had written a few articles for the magazine prior to his arrival, on subjects like the Young Artist programs, an evaluation of Richard Miller's Chicago workshop, professional jealousy (some of these under a nom de plume because I was fearful at the time of their acceptance). After his arrival, such articles seemed to be less welcome. Upon the magazine's move to Salt Lake City, this person left the magazine. I think the magazine has improved as a result. I was about to unsubscribe, but I gave it another shot after his leaving and I'm glad I did.
Christine Thomas Voice Studio of Christine Thomas Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
"If you look goofy, you probably sound goofy." --Marianna Busching ----- Original Message ----- From: Naomi Gurt Lind To: vocalist-temporary@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, February 14, 2003 9:01 AM Subject: [vocalist] Re: magazines???
Nande wrote:
>- what would be your main reason(s) for reading a magazine like CS >- if you were the editor of such a magazine, what would you focus on? >- would you like to see magazines on only one style, or more then >one? (say, classical combined with pop) >- do you know of any european magazines on vocal issues?
I subscribed to CS for a few years and have since let my subscription lapse. When I was reading it, I valued most the audition listings, articles on how to get jobs, articles on how to stay organized and manage your own career. I also enjoyed the profiles on other singers and the short occasional pieces that provided artistic inspiration or addressed perseverance. I stopped reading when the focus seemed to become more and more superficial, with emphasis on lying about one's age and getting plastic surgery and losing weight. Also I took a hard look at where my jobs were coming from, and they were not coming from the CS listings but from working my own contacts, etc.
I would think it might be hard to combine genres and still be useful, particularly in the area of getting gigs. I must admit, though, that my knowledge of how to get jobs is nil in the pop area. My jobs are in classical music, new music, and musical theatre.
Naomi Gurt Lind -- http://naomigurtlind.net
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