JEWISH MUSIC INSTITUTE - Ashkenazi Music, KlezFest 2004




KlezFest: Klezmer music song and dance and JMI Summer School of Jewish Song modified 18 June 2004 Sunday 8—Thursday 12 August 2004 SOAS, University of London See also: KlezFest in Regents Park Bandstand Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 August 2004 A structured, intensive course for instrumentalists and singers in Klezmer music and Yiddish song and dance with: Polina Achkinazi-Shepherd, accompanist, choir and Yiddish song Michael Alpert, dance, fiddle and ballads Khayele Beer, KlezFest Yiddish Alan Bern, instrumental Director and piano and accordion and band masterclasses Stuart Brotman, bass instruments Adrienne Cooper, Vocal programme director and Yiddish song Josh Dolgin, piano and accordion and beginners Christian Dawid, clarinet and beginners Shura Lipovsky, Yiddish song Sanne Möricke, accordion and beginners Merlin Shepherd, Clarinet and leader of the dance band Sophie Solomon, (tbc), fiddle Deborah Strauss, fiddle Jonathan Walton, brass Jeff Warschauer, plucked strings More information on the faculty can be found here KlezFest - What is it? Find out more about the KlezFest Read what people have to say about previous KlezFests See Photos of previous KlezFests Find out more about Ot Azoy! Yiddish Language Crash Course Learn the style, rhythm, ornamentation and repertoire of Eastern European Jewish song and party music in workshops and masterclasses. Now in its fourth year, KlezFest London is ideal for those proficient on their instruments, regardless of whether you have played klezmer before. But is is specially geared to cater for those with considerable experience in Klezmer and take them further. There are also special masterclasses for existing ensembles. Expert tuition in instrumental and ensemble playing. back to top JMI Summer School of Jewish Song Sunday 8—Thursday 12 August 2004 Special this year is a complete parallel course of Jewish song with workshops and masterclasses focusing on interpretation, context and pronunciation for professional and amateur singers. The Yiddish song programme will be run by New York's doyen of Yiddish Song, Adrienne Cooper, along with Shura Lipovsky from Amsterdam and Paulina Achkinazi-Shepherd from Eastern Europe. We also present workshops for singers on Sephardi song with Yvonne Behar, Judeo-Arabic song with Sara Manasseh, Berlin and Paris Cabaret with Alexandra Yaron, Jewish art song with Ruti Halvani and where Jewish song is going today with Judith Silver. back to top Timetable: Sunday 8—Thursday 12 August Sunday registration from 10.00—12.20 in the Brunei Gallery Cafe, ground Floor, Brunei Gallery Building. Each student to meet the faculty on a one to one basis for a brief interview. Then picnic, bands, dancing and singing in Regents Park. Am1: 9.15—10.30 Yiddish Dance For all. Dance teaching by Michael Alpert, dance band (Kle-Zemer from St Petersburg and others) led by Merlin Shepherd Am2: 10.35—11.05 Half hour Lecture Session a primer on klezmer in 4 sessions given by one lecturer per day Michael, Christian, Jeff and Deborah. Singers have their own lecture Break 11.05—11. 30 Coffee break. Café Area BG building Am3 11.30—12.45 Teaching rooms: Hands-on playing in smaller groups based on ability and experience (Singers Repertoire class Adrienne) Lunch: 12.45—2.00 Pm1: 2.00—3.15 Instrumental classes (here singers have speciality workshops, different each day - Sephardi, Judeo Arabic, Cabaret and Art songs) Tea: 3.15—3.45 Tea Break Café Area BG building Pm2: 3.45—5.00 Ensembles (Singers can split into different groups with Adrienne, Shura and Polina) Pm3: 5.15—6.30 Chorus /or discussion with one or two faculty members each day /or Extra instrumental tuition as desired Supper: 7.00—8.00 Evenings 8—11 Short performances by visiting bands then jam session and dancing back to top Fees and Booking: Make new friends in the Klezmer family, sing and jam on into the night. (Fee discounts are available if you attending KlezFest and Ot Azoy!) KlezFest Full: £265.00, students: £165.00, early booking discount £15.00 if booked and deposit (Full: £50.00, students: £25.00) paid by 1 April and paid in full by 31 May. Ot Azoy! Full: £265.00, students: £165.00, early booking discount £15.00 if booked and deposit (Full: £50.00, students: £25.00) paid by 1 April and paid in full by 31 May. Both courses Additional discount £40.00, students £30.00 Accommodation can be arranged through the course organisation. Download registration form Right-click to save to disc, then open in your word processor. Contact Email or T +44 (0)20 8909 2445		Timetable Booking and Fees JMI Summer School of Jewish Song Ot Azoy! Yiddish Language Crash Course Download the registration form for Ot Azoy and KlezFest


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.