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From:  "Elizabeth Finkler" <mightymezzo@h...>
"Elizabeth Finkler" <mightymezzo@h...>
Date:  Tue Jan 2, 2001  7:51 pm
Subject:  Re: [vocalist-temporary] Piano for the classical singer: I'M DOOMED


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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