unless a stint playing the trombone in high school works as an effective substitute. (I can read bass clef!)
But, somehow, I manage to sightread and keep the beat.
Liz
>From: thomas mark montgomery <thomas8@t...> >From: thomas mark montgomery <thomas8@t...> > >Many singers believe that being able to learn a melodic line is enough >piano background for a career in today's job market. Most young >singers I know are not aiming for a local career; they have their eyes >on a larger horizon. That said, the fact is the 'Pavarottis' are >definitely a minority in the operatic market today. Piano offers insight >into harmony, rhythm and form that a piano-less singer will always >struggle with, if even be cognizant of. Conductors expect more in this >day and time. I'm sure that no one needs to remind sopranos and baritones >how glutted their market is - the more tools you have, the better your >'luck'. > >Mark Montgomery > >
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