Montreal Gazette - An aria to success
9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ's Schulich School of Music preaches that talented singers must also be willing to work hard. When 22-year-old Philippe Sly sang in March at a Metropolitan Opera competition, he was bringing his four years of vocal training at 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ's Schulich School of Music onto the stage, along with his formidable talent…
"Phil has talent and a huge work ethic," says voice teacher Sandford Sylvan, who has performed operatic roles around the world, including at Carnegie Hall and received Grammy and Emmy awards for his role in John Adams's Nixon in China. Both are necessary when students enter the Schulich program, offering diploma as well as undergraduate and graduate degrees. With 180 faculty members and five orchestras, the school also offers vocal students hundreds of opportunities to perform in public...