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"...I was afforded the opportunity to not only study the Italian language, but also to refine my skills as a singer in such a way as to afford me the chance to become employable as a professional opera singer in the Italian repertoire. I currently specialize in the opera of Verdi and Puccini, and am expanding into the works of Wagner, and Strauss. I have been engaged to sing Siegmund next year in Hawaii, and Lohengrin in Frankfurt.

I credit my current success ...particularly to Myron Myers, who has somehow managed to teach me everything I need to know to be engaged in the German Theater system as a Fest singer, in spite of my obstinance and ignorance. I am enjoying considerable success in Germany, and owe a great debt to Mr. Myers..."

--George Humphrey, 2007 participant

"The pupil must read the words of the piece again and again till each finest shadow of meaning has been mastered. He must next recite them with perfect simplicity and self-abandonment. The accent of truth apparent in the voice when speaking naturally is the basis of expression in singing. Light and shade, accent, sentiment, all become eloquent and persuasive. The imitation of instinctive impulse must, therefore, be the object of this special preparation."

-Manuel Garcia, Hints on Singing