June 2, 2010
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As we barrel into a summer filled with young artists making their way into a demanding and complicated profession, I was pleased to see today’s entry on Seth Godin’s blog. Link to the original version here. Read on for customization. … Continue reading
January 22, 2010
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Brain Drain. All sorts of things interfering with blogging. This week included a trip to New York for preparations for our upcoming workshop of Musto & Campbells Inspector opera. And the little remaining office time was clouded by fumbling attempts … Continue reading
November 4, 2009
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As we prepare for our California auditions, I thought this would be a great opportunity for a guest post. Joshua Winograde, Artistic Planning Manager for LA Opera, is a great friend and colleague of the WTOC, and he spent several … Continue reading
September 21, 2009
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Getting down to some brass tacks this week. The outline: Monday – Depth vs. breadth Tuesday – Standards vs. fresh fare Wednesday – Cuts and alternate versions Thursday – Stretching Expert Friday – Don Marrazzo, Glimmerglass Opera; & Joshua Winograde, … Continue reading
September 17, 2009
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Yes, it’s the equation. Again. A recycled post from 2005, but still one of the organizing features of my approach to the audition season. My son is the mathematician in the family. But even though my fling with math is … Continue reading
September 15, 2009
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I’m supposed to talk about paperwork (audition applications) today, and I will. But before we shut down our right brains, I want to call your attention to this blog post by Seth Godin. One of the great things about Seth’s … Continue reading