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Anvone reading this who en
joys seeing any manner of performing
artists live should be concerned
about some recent closeddoor
activity in our nation's
capital. The Immigration and
Naturalization Service is in the
process of changing administrative
regulations regarding
the granting of visas for international
performing artists.
These rule changes would
make it virtually impossible for
all but the best-known artists to
perform in the United States. If
an artist can't prove he is achieving
"commercial success" or
receiving "critical acclaim," he
won't be granted the visa.
It took Simple Minds nine
albums to achieve that commer
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Simple Minds should have been
denied the opportunity to pursue
that success by playing live for
the American audience it did
have.
However, Simple Minds is only
one of many foreign artists who
never would have been able to
tour here to expand its popularity.
Artists such as U2, Tears for
Fears, Peter Gabriel, Simply
Red, The Clash, the Psychedelic
Furs, Human League, Europe,
Howard Jones, INXS, Bryan
Adams and the Blow Monkeys ?
who were twice refused entry in
the past year by INS ? are just a
few that would have been affected
earlier in their careers.
What these regulations do is
make INS inHop and inrv nvcr
purely cultural matters, determining
who has "artistic merit"
and "pre-eminent status." And
the rules do not apply exclusively
to rock music or musicians. All
foreign performers will be
affected.
In effect, INS would be denying
Americans access to cultural
exchange and threatening artistic
freedom in the world. It's really
sad our government feels it has to
protect its citizens from bad art
by deciding what s good and
what's not good for them.
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The Joshua Tree is studio
album number five from U2, and
it's quickly being praised from all
corners as THE album of 1987.
It seems early to heap that
much praise on an album that's
been out a week, but The Joshua
Tree is certainly one of the finest
records I've heard recently and
should establish U2 as the
premier band of the 1980s.
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more energetic and conventional
tunes such as "I Will Follow"
and "Gloria," this record may
disappoint you. If you liked the
previous album, The Unforgettable
Fire, for songs like "Bad,"
this album should be right down
your alley.
U2 has stayed with the team of
Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois,
who produced The Unforgettable
Fire. However, the band has
returned to earlier days by having
Steve Lillywhite (who produced
the first three U2 albums, as well
as Big Country, the Psychedelic
Furs and others) mix three songs.
At the center of U2's sound is
singer Bono's vocals. Though
they no longer seem to have the
fiery energy and exuberance of
earlier works, his vocals have
gained a more focused passion
for what he is singing. The
change in style suits the rest of
the sound perfectly, further
strengthening a strong record
that offers fresh surprises with
each listen.
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Features editor
Christina Richigcr and Mary Dcycrlc, two
USC graduate students, arc preparing to
travel to West Germany, where they hope to
turn their dream of becoming professional
opera singers into reality.
As part of their preparation, they competed
in the Metropolitan Opera Regional Auditions
Feb. 28 in \tlanta. First prize was the
opportunity to sing with the New York
Metropolitan Opera, and runners-up received
monetary awards.
To be eligible to participate in this regional
competition, they were first required to win
on a district level. Richiger won the South
Carolina state competition. Dcycrle was
unable to attend the South Carolina audition,
but was victorious in Georgia.
"The competition is the biggest operatic
audition in the state and in the nation for
young singers. It's very old and very
prestigious," said Gene Ferguson, a USC
music professor who is coaching the students.
Ferguson, who has taught for 11 years at
USC, won the competition twice before performing
professionally in Europe for 15
years.
"This is a great opportunity for these girls
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people will hear them perform, and this gives
them exposure within the field," he said.
Each singer must prepare five operatic
arias, or individual singing parts. They perform
two selections ? one of their own
choice, and another at the judges' request.
Deyerle was a regional finalist. Richiger,
who placed fourth on the regional level this
past year, placed second this year and won
$1,000. She said she will compete again next
year if she is in the United States, but she
hopes to be in West Germany.
"They arc supremely gifted girls, destined
for success in their singing careers with a little
luck, time and a lot of hard work. They have
outstanding voices, beyond what was Godgiven.
"They arc very active in singing activities at
USC. They are both going to Germany to
continue their careers. This is the one country
in the world where they can learn their craft.
It has over 60 opera houses, and there aren't
any here. Money will determine how soon
they will be able to gO," Ferguson said.
"Gene Ferguson has been the fire behind
us. It is because of his coaching that we have
gone this far. He is a really great teacher, and
a great asset to this university," Deycrlc said.
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Ferguson. They said they plan to study under
her privately while travelling, which
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the money needed to travel to cities to audition
for agents and opera houses.
They said it will cost about $10,000 for
them to go and stay long enough to be heard.
Both singers said they have been trying to
raise the money for more than a year and still A
have about halfway to go. They are trying to
set up recitals to raise the remainder of the
money.
"There will be job opportunities if we can
get over there. There are more houses, and we
need to be gaining experience. I want to stay
in Germany until I have major performing
behind me," Richiger said.
She said she feels confident because her
voice is very marketable. "I am a dramatic
soprano, which is a bigger and heavier voice. ,
There is a real need for this." j
Dcycrlc said she traveled to West Germany g|| this
past fall to see what the auditions were ^ \
like, but did not have the money to stay. ;
"I'm hopeful and well prepared this time. I
know this is what I want."
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