Jewish Song School 2004/2005
posted 10 September 2004

For professional and amateur singers.
Director: International Opera Singer Ruti Halvani

At SOAS, University of London
Thornhaugh Street , Russell Square, London WC1H 0XG

Thursday evenings
Starting 14 October 2004 , 6.45pm—8.45pm

Experts in their fields guide you through the joys and sorrows of Jewish life as portrayed by poets and musicians over the centuries. Sing Jewish folk and art songs in the Jewish languages of Yiddish, Judeo-Spanish (Ladino), Judeo-Arabic and Hebrew.

Voice consultation and coaching also available
Course includes end of term concerts.

Autumn Term (9 weeks):

Judeo Spanish Songs
Tutor: Yvonne Behar
Dates: October 14, 21, 28, November 4

Jewish Babylonian Songs
Tutor: Sara Manasseh
Dates: November 11, 18, 25, December 2, December 9 (end of term concert – open to friends and family)

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Spring Term (11 Weeks):

Jewish Art Songs (classical adaptations of Jewish folk songs in Yiddish, Hebrew and Ladino)
Tutor: Ruti Halvani
Dates: February 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24 March (end of term concert – open to friends and family)

(Classes maybe subject to change)

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Fees and Registration:

20 classes Full Rate: £260
(advance booking by 14 October £220)
20 classes Students and Concessions:£160.00
(advance booking by 14 October £140)
Autumn Term only (9 classes): Full Rate: £135
Student/Conc: £90
Spring Term only (11 classes): Full Rate £165
Student/Conc: £110

Participants are advised to secure their place in advance. There are considerable reductions if you enrol for the whole course by 14 October

Download the registration form

For more information contact Ruti Halvani at 07932 602 701
Email: song[at]jmi.org.uk or email

Presented by the Jewish Music Institute in association with the Department of Music SOAS

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