Links
Learning the language
- Goethe InstitutThe mother of all German language schools.
- The Middlebury College German Program for SingersWell-regarded intensive German language program for singers
- Rosetta StoneComputer based language study program
- LEO German-English DictionaryOnline German-English dictionary
Getting there. Getting around.
- Airline ConsolidatorFantastic company in Chattanooga, Tennessee, specializing in selling discount plane tickets
- STA TravelTravel agency located worldwide catering to the student and young-adult travelers
- EurailCompany selling discount train tickets for Europe
- KayakMeta search engine for plane tickets. Kayak searches hundreds of sites for the cheapest deals.
- FlylcSearch engine for Europe's thriving discount airlines
- Deutsche BahnOnline site for Germany's train system. Fast trains, rude service, and high prices
- Austrian Rail SystemOnline site for Austria's rail system. Fast trains, more-polite service, and still expensive
Satisfying your curiousity
- Lyric Opera Studio Weimar A unique summer program for singers in Germany in conjunction with Nationaltheater Weimar
- New Forum for Classical SingersThe mother of all online forums for classical singers
- NYIOPThriving international business arranging auditions for singers so they may sing for multiple companies in one audition. Auditions in New York, Berlin, and various locations around the world.
- OperabaseIncredible database covering everything operatic
- TheaterjobsGerman site listing numerous openings for conductors, coaches, professional choruses, and freelance music theater and classical vocal work
- Peter ProtschkaExcellent German jazz trumpet player. Cool dude, great music...
- SpiegelEnglish edition of a German weekly magazine. Keep up with current events in Germany...
- Vox Page 1Excellent Web designer for numerous operas singers and artist representatives...
Finance Links
- A&E Tax ServiceOur favorite accountant in America, Michael C. Davidson, specializing in tax preparation and financial planning for performers.
- Bundesfinanzministerium DeutschlandThe German IRS
- Bayrischer VersorgungskammerGerman retirement program for theater workers. It is a good deal...
- XE TradeThe smartest way to transfer currency - you avoid all banking fees.
Calling and Internet
- O2A smart choice for a German mobile phone (Handy)
- E-PlusThe other smart choice for a German mobile phone
- OneA smart choice for your Austrian mobile phone
- SkypeExcellent internet telephoning
Good friends who generously contributed to this book
"Any singer planning an audition trip to Germany should READ THIS BOOK FIRST! It will answer multiple questions, help in travel planning, save them money AND prevent many headaches!"- Kirsten Gunlogson, American mezzo-soprano