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The Perspectives Series

Let OPERA America’s Perspectives book series show you the path to a successful career!

Perspectives is a four-volume essay collection designed to help guide singers through important career choices by providing insight and information from experts in the field. The authors — including general directors, managers, vocal coaches and accomplished singers — share their insights and advice about singing to help you succeed.

“OPERA America’s Perspectives Series is not only a must have, but a must read for all singers.”
— Diane Zola, Artistic Administrator, Houston Grand Opera


All FOUR Perspectives for One Low Price!
The Complete Perspectives Series
Perspectives is a series of books which features articles written by opera professionals, offering observations and counsel on various subjects relevant to singers, including Audition Advice for Singers, The Singer/Manager Relationship, Building and Managing Your Network and Business Advice for Singers.

$25.00 Members/$30.00 Non-members

Audition Advice for Singers, already in its third printing, offers valuable tips from opera professionals on making a positive impression on judges before, during and after your audition.

$8.00 Members/$10.00 Non-members
Making Choices: A Singer’s Guide from Classrooms to Contracts answers questions singers have along their career path: Does a conservatory or a liberal arts college provide the best foundation? When is it time to move from training programs into professional contracts? What should you take into consideration when deciding whether to take on a new role?

$8.00 Members/$10.00 Non-members
The Singer/Manager Relationship covers such topics as the appropriate time to pursue management, how to find the right manager and how to build a strong working partnership.

$8.00 Members/$10.00 Non-members
Building and Managing Your Network presents valuable information about effective resumes and photos, mastering the art of networking, balancing your day job with a performing career and the ABCs of a successful financial future, including audits, benefits and contracts.

$8.00 Members/$10.00 Non-members

Summer 2010 Magazine Issue
  • Letter from the President/CEO
  • OPERA America News
  • National Opera Week
  • Looking Back, Looking Forward: Career Service Awards
  • Opera Conference 2011
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