This series of YouTube videos begins with famed mezzo Denyse Graves giving a master class at the New England Conservatory. Continue watching and you'll see master classes with opera greats Joyce DiDonato, Renee Fleming, Thomas Hampson, Dolora Zajick, and more. Free learning!  

TED Talks are a great way to get a little smarter in a short period of time.

I've heard from so many students that they are struggling with time management. Balancing a full class load, a job (or two), and also trying to find the time for a personal life is a challenge, to say the least! Here, Laura Vanderkam talks about gaining control of your free time.

TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less) on almost all topics  from science to business to global issues.

A master class in diving into your text and committing to being honest and truthful.

Watch as Cynthia Erivo, Danielle Brooks, and the cast of The Color Purple come together to bid Heather Headley farewell after her final performance as Shug Avery.

Watching this video will be 21 minutes well spent.
"When we sing we announce our existence." -Bernice Johnson Reagon

Visit Dr. Johnson's website.
Read about him on Wikipedia.

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I came across a blog today while doing some research and I found it so fascinating. Betany Coffland is a Juilliard trained opera singer, still performing, who is also a florist. She creates gorgeous organic, locally grown floral arrangements based on individual pieces of music. Scroll through her archives to see if you recognize any of the pieces and whether you think her creations reflect how you see and hear the music, as well.
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Chloris Floral Notes - A Blog About Flowers & Music
Ms. Coffland's website

It is important to get out and see as much singing as you can! Check this blog regularly for opportunities to do so.

Dons & Divas: SHSU Voice Faculty Presents "La Bella Voce"

Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 3pm
The Centrum (at the Cypress Creek Christian Community Center)
6823 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, TX 77379

Enjoy an afternoon of opera scenes and arias.

Student/Child: $6
Senior: $10
Adult: $12

Food for thought.
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