"Boston Singers' Resource (BSR) is a website organization for the New England Community, but it is also so much more. It is a commitment to a community of individuals and a passionate intention to nurture them and promote their singing careers." Marney Makridakis, Classical Singer Magazine
History and Mission:
Established ten years ago as one of the most important networking tools for New England musicians, Boston Singers' Resource is a fully incorporated 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Its purpose is to strengthen and enhance the New England classical singing community by providing educational, promotional and networking resources to New England classical singers, to vocal organizations and to the general public. BSR currently provides this artistic support through its extensive website (www.BostonSingersResource.org), weekly eCalendar mailings; daily eNews alerts, and live audition opportunities.
Services:
The BSR website, www.BostonSingersResource.org, contains many pages open to the general public, as well as information that is for 'members only.' A Boston Singers' Resource membership is open to anyone for an annual fee of $45/year ($35/students and $75/organizations) and includes unlimited access to BSR website information; the ability to search/view member profiles; daily eNews alert options; a discounts to Classical Singer Magazine, a free Teachers and Coaches listing, and eligibility to participate in the BSR Annual Auditions. Current BSR members come from all six New England states and include classical solo singers, chorus singers, accompanists, coaches, music directors, artistic directors, composers, special event planners, managers, and student musicians of all levels.
Frequently Asked Questions for new users: FAQs
Board of directors and Staff: (Biographies)
Lynn Shane, Founder and Executive Director
Jacque Wilson, President
Glenn Billingsley
William Cutter
Leslie M.Holmes
Murray Kidd
Matthew Larson
Margaret Lias
Martha Peabody
Beverly Soll
Brenna Wells
Jacque Wilson
John Whittlesey
Joe Stroup, News Editor
Advisory Board:
Lynda Fairbanks Atkins, New England Light Opera
Sarah Brannen, Artist
Jeffrey Brody, Longwood Opera
Scott Brumit, Longwood Opera
Tom Dobens, Accountant
Jeramie Hammond, Webdesigner
Dirk Hillyer, Hillyer Festival Orchestra
Beth MacLeod, South Shore Conservatory Opera by the Bay
Janet Merriman, Webdesigner
Phil Montero, Montero Consulting
Mark Morgan, New England Light Opera
Martha Peabody, Northeast University
Gil Rose, Opera Boston; Boston Modern Orchestra Project
CathyAnn Swindlehurst, Management consultant
David Walther, Composer
Contact:
Boston Singers' Resource
P.O. Box 811
Georgetown, MA 01833
978-352-5058
info@BostonSingersResource.org
Letters of Thanks:
"Thanks so much for your vision and initiative in establishing Boston Singers' Resource. It is an exceptional idea which is meeting an important need in the cultural/musical life of the city." Dana Whiteside, baritone.
