JEWISH MUSIC INSTITUTE - Courses, Classes, Workshops and Summer Schools




Jewish Music Evening Classes at SOAS 2004/2005 modified 10 September 2004 Open to professional and amateur instrumentalists and singers and those interested to know more about Jewish musical heritage and culture and learn the Yiddish language Classes take place at SOAS, University of London Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London WC1H 0XG Klezmer Music: Tuesdays and Sundays Tutor: Ilana Cravitz and guest tutors Tuesday evenings: Beginner and intermediate courses Sundays: Sessions for more experienced players with international tutors, including Merlin Shepherd and Sophie Solomon (pictured). Find out more about the Klezmer Classes Download registration form here back to top Yiddish Language: Mondays and Tuesdays Yiddish language study opens the door to a rich heritage and culture and helps with the pronunciation and interpretation of Yiddish song. Beginners: Tuesdays, Intermediate: Mondays Tutor: Dr Khayke Beruriah Wiegand Three terms: 4 October— 28 March, 6.30—8.30pm. In association with SOAS Language Centre and The Spiro Ark. The Spiro Ark also teaches Advanced Yiddish and organises many Yiddish cultural programmes in association with JMI. Registration, prices and booking: The Spiro Ark 020 7723 9991 Spiroark [at] aol.com Also: Khayele Beer Yiddish classes at UCL Dept. of Hebrew and Jewish Studies T: 020 7679 7171 back to top Jewish Liturgical Music: Wednesdays and Thursdays Two courses each week covering the history of Jewish sacred music and practical cantorial study. Wednesdays: Cantor Josef Levine (Term 1) and Victor Tunkel (Terms 2 and 3) Thursdays: Practical Chazanut. Cantor Stephen Robins Find out more about the Cantorial Classes Download registration form here back to top Jewish Song School: Thursdays Jewish Song School Director Ruti Halvani Experts in their fields guide you through the joys and sorrows of Jewish life as depicted by poets and musicians over the centuries. Sing Jewish folk and art songs in Yiddish, Judeo-Spanish, Judeo-Arabic and Hebrew. The course is for professional and amateur singers. Also voice consultation and vocal coaching. 20 classes over two terms 14 October—31 March Find out more about the Jewish Song School Download registration form here For further details of courses, fees and registration forms Email us or call T: 020 8909 2445 T: 020 8909 1030 Presented by the Jewish Music Institute in association with the Department of Music SOAS. back to top		Klezmer Music: Tuesdays and Sundays Yiddish Language: Mondays and Tuesdays Jewish Liturgical Music: Wednesdays Jewish Song School: Thursdays Klezmer egistration form Cantorial registration form Song school registration form


The Jewish Music Institute is an independent Arts organisation based at SOAS, University of London. It is an international focus bringing the ancient yet contemporary musical culture of the Jews to the mainstream British cultural, academic and social life. Its programmes of education, performance and information highlight many aspects of Jewish music throughout the ages and across the globe for people of all ages, backgrounds and cultures.