The journey inward

When I first began this blog in 2019, it was my intention to delve into the connection of a singer to themselves. Over many years of guiding singers on their path, while travelling my own journey alongside them, I increasingly recognized the intimate exchange between...

MacKenzie Sechi in NMTC
Semi-finals in NYC!

The biennial NATS National Musical Theatre Competition (NMTC) is a premier event for the emerging professional musical theatre soloist. Through this competition, past competitors and winners have developed industry connections that led to their success on Broadway and...

Wintering

Winter on the cow pasture (photo by Markus Philipp, December 2023) It’s the quiet time of year. As a solstice baby (December 21 Birthday greetings accepted by email or other means!), this season holds a special place for me. It’s also the end of term, and...

Face to face

Estruscan tomb (Kimberly Barber, Volterra, Italy, 2014) The impetus for me to begin blogging about Singing and Self was the desire to explore the interconnection between voice and identity. This exploration particularly pertained to the singing voice; both my own...

Barber Studio Singers come up big at NATS Showcase

Kimberly with Sibyl Bonnardel at the NATS Ontario Vocal Showcase at Queen’s University, November 18, 2023 This year’s NATS Ontario Vocal Showcase was held at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Arts at Queen’s University, and though Laurier numbers were...