Klezmer Classes 2004/2005
posted 10 September 2004

For professional and amateur musicians, all instruments welcome

Tuesday evenings at SOAS 7.00—9.00pm
With a pre-class catch-up session at 6.30pm

Tutor Ilana Cravitz and guest tutors

At SOAS, University of London
Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London WC1H 0XG
Starting 5 October 2004

Learn to play Eastern European Jewish dance music - khosidl, sher, freylekhs and bulgar – on Tuesday evenings with opportunities to learn the dance steps at a Jam and Dance Session on a Sunday afternoon once a month (see below). At the end of the term (19 December), there'll be a seasonal social event where you can show off your new-found skills to your friends and family in a convivial atmosphere!

Fees:
20 classes over two terms. 5 October—29 March
£130 per term (£110 if booked and paid by 5 October)

Reduced rate for unwaged etc:
£90 per term if booked by 5 October
Students £75 per term (£60 if booked by 5 October).
pre-class catch-up session (£2.50, payable on day)

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Sundays at The Spiro Ark Yiddish Hoyz
164 Grays Inn Road WC1

24 October, 21 November, 19 December

11:00am—1.00pm :
Sunday Workshops for advanced Klezmer Musicians
taught by Sophie Solomon or Merlin Shepherd
Fees: £15 per session

2.00—4.00pm :
Sunday Jam and Dance sessions for all students and players (whether registered for classes or not)
led by Ilana Cravitz, with Vivi Lachs, Abbi Wood and Andreas Schmitges

Fees: Jam/Dance £10
£20 combined Advanced Workshop, Jam /Dance

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Registration
Download the registration form

presented by the Jewish Music Institute
in association with the Department of Music SOAS.

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