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Arden as “Tatania” (Eugene Onegin<\/em>, Tchaikovsky), Santa Fe Opera Apprentice Program, Summer 1981 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Preparation<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How to Approach a New Song<\/strong><\/a>
Learn a new piece correctly, the first time!<\/p>\n

Practical Theory<\/a>
<\/strong>By Sandy Feldstein, covering all areas of music theory in a concise and practical manner.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n

IPA Translation Example<\/strong><\/a>
Brackets above<\/strong> the vocal line contain the International Phonetic Alphabet symbols; word-by-word translations are written below<\/strong> the sung line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Musical Terms<\/strong><\/a>
Enhance your ongoing study of the language of music with this compilation of frequently-used musical terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read Preparing Music for Your Accompanist<\/strong><\/a>
Here is one guide for preparing copies of original sheet music. Please be aware, however, that copyright law is taken very seriously. Prior to each audition, Arden suggests that you research that company or institution\u2019s audition guidelines; for many classical vocal auditions, copies are not allowed, and singers must bring original sheet music. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NATS Policy on Copyright Laws<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The National Association of Teachers of Singing<\/a> endorses a strict policy regarding copyright laws. The use of photocopied music is prohibited at all NATS sponsored events, from the national to the chapter level. Exceptions are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n