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| Because Singer Search is the first online portal of its kind for listing roles and searching for classical vocalists, you may have questions about how the site works. Rest assured, Singer Search includes instructions on nearly every page, and answers to our most commonly asked questions appear below: |
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What is Singer-Search.com?
Singer-Search.com is a unique two-way resource for vocal talent and those who need classical vocalists. It allows Opera companies, orchestras, chorals and others to search for singers that meet their criteria, and even build a “favorites” list of singers they may like to use in the future. At the same time, it allows vocalists to post their musical backgrounds. This allows producers to quickly find a match. The service is available to both independent as well as represented artists, and is one of the most efficient and hassle-free solutions for putting together performances.
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How does it benefit singers?
Singer-Search.com gives vocalists greater exposure to a wider variety of opportunities by harnessing the power of the Internet. With access to companies all over the country, Singers now have the ability to be available beyond their local markets to be available for performances they may not have been otherwise considered for . Also, because Singer-Search.com uses search terms, searchers can be very specific about their needs. For instance, if someone needs a soprano vocalist for a Haydn piece, they may choose "Haydn" and "Soprano". Any vocalists in the Singer Search database with those two words in their profiles will show up in the search results. Then the singer can contacted by clicking "Contact this Singer" An email with an offer will be sent to the singer immediately. Best of all, it can all be accomplished from any computer with an Internet connection.
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How does it benefit organizations?
Time is of the essence for any performance. Whether it’s a matter of replacing a sick performer, casting a new role, finding the right voice for a new piece of music or even scheduling a last-minute show, the more time that the singer has to rehearse, the better. Singer-Search.com allows companies of all sizes to search a nationwide database of vocalists to find the singer they need quickly and efficiently so everyone can get on with the show.
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How is Singer-Search.com different than all the other singer listing sites?
While many sites will list classical singers along with jazz, pop and R&B singers, Singer-Search.com has focused its business around the classical singer alone. This allows organizations to easily find the right type of singer.
We also use our custom-built availability calendar to help companies find singers who are ready to perform right now! Using our search engine, one can search for a singer for specific dates, and only the singers that are available will be listed. Now that saves a lot of time!
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What does it cost to join Singer-Search.com?
Unlike some talent procurement services that either charge a “finder’s fee” or takes a percentage of the vocalists compensation for a job, Singer-Search.com works on a fair, affordable yearly-subscription plan. For just $96 a year(only $8 per month), singers can create, list and update profiles on the website. Discounts are available for vocalists that sign up for two years ($180 for both years – a $12 savings!). We also offer singers a chance to earn free months by referring other singers. For every singer that signs up to the site via a referral, the referring member will receive one free month of membership. There are no limits on the number of referrals or free months you can earn.
Searches – for both singers and employers – are always free.
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How do I report problems with the site?
We have included a "Contact Us" page in order to allow quick responses to site issues and/or comments. Please contact us and we will do our best to serve your needs.
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Do singers have to choose a particular style or specialty?
No! One of the best aspects of Singer-Search.com is that it doesn’t require singers to pick only one style of music or performance. Singer profiles allow for up to three different types of performances and multiple audio samples of various pieces. Although having a specialty can be helpful, it is not required by Singer-Search.com.
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As a singer, how long should I expect to wait until I am contacted for work?
Well, that depends on two things: the producers and you! It is up to the producers to decide if you fit their present needs. But if they do have an interest in you, they can add you to their Favorites list for later consideration. And you can help yourself have the best chance possible of being hired by keeping your availability calendar current and by listing as many different performances as possible.
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How long will it take to enter all my information?
You will have to spend anywhere from 30 minutes to a full hour entering all your information. But we have saved you some typing time by listing hundreds of popular operas, oratorio/concert pieces and musical theater shows and the roles available for all. If you have a new piece you would like to include, just choose "add new" to have it added to our database.
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What about locations and schedules?
No one wants to deal with conflicting schedules, unavailable talent or unreasonable travel demands. That’s why Singer-Search.com makes sure to require dates/times to be listed with performances and why vocalists are strongly encouraged to fill out full availability calendars as part of their profiles. Our primary goal is to match ready-to-perform singers with ready-to-go performances. Consider this: a company might lose both their baritone and soprano soloist two days before a performance of Orff''s Carmina Burana. The producer can spend hours on the phone trying to find replacements that are available, or the producer can spend minutes on Singer-Search.com, looking AT singers that are available!
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