JEWISH MUSIC INSTITUTE - Cantorial Art, Choral Music: Jewish Music Summer Schools 2006




Synagogue Music > Summer Schools: Cantorial Art, Choral Music modified 11 April 2006 JMI Cantorial Summer Programmes 2006 Cantorial Progressive Cantorial Orthodox Register now The Sabbath in the Progressive Tradition L'chu N'ran'nah L’Adonai - Come let us sing to the Eternal One! Sunday 18 June—Wednesday 21 June 2006 West London Synagogue, 33 Seymour Place, London, W1H 6AT A four-day intensive course for synagogue musicians, worship leaders, choir directors, and all lovers of Jewish music. Course Director, Cantor Josee Wolff ( New York ) Daily 10.30am – 5.30pm Josée Wolf the charismatic cantor of New York returns by popular demand to look intensively at the Sabbath in the progressive tradition. She says: During this course we will Study the history and structure of Shabbat liturgy explore the use of traditional synagogue modes in contemporary worship learn congregational melodies for the Kabbalat Shabbat service discuss integration of choirs into the services experience how music can be midrash and much more... Come and refine your skills, share your experience and learn some new music that is guaranteed to enhance the services in your synagogue. A must for anyone leading services on Shabbat. Full rate: £165 students rate £120. Daily rate: £45 Registration and more details T: 020 8909 2445 Download the Registration Form (rtf) Download the Flyer (pdf) Sing a new song to the Eternal: "A wonderful and exceptional learning opportunity to experience the varieties of Jewish liturgical music with a master teacher. This is a musical feast not be missed with professional, spiritual and liturgical opportunities for all." Rabbi Dr Michael Shire, Acting Principal, Leo Baeck College - Centre for Jewish Education Orthodox Tradition First European Cantors Convention, London Sunday 25 June - Wednesday 28 June 2006 Central Synagogue, 36 Hallam Street, W1W 6NW Director: Stephen Glass, Director of Shaar Hashomayim Synagogue, Montreal An unrivalled opportunity for practising and aspiring cantors from the UK, Europe and further afield to share expertise and experience, learn new melodies and be inspired by some of the greatest cantors in the world who will be our honoured guests: Joseph Malovany, Fifth Avenue Synagogue New York and Distinguished Professor, Yeshiva University Naftali Herstik ,Chief Cantor, Great Synagogue, Jerusalem and Director of the Tel Aviv Cantorial Institute Alberto Mizrahi ,Anshe Emet Synagogue, Chicagoand on the faculty of the H. L. Miller Cantorial School in New York Shmuel Barzilai ,Chief cantor of the Jewish Community of Vienna Guest cantors will conduct workshops, give illustrated talks, conduct round table discussions and hold masterclasses on selected items of the Sabbath liturgy. There will be optional basic nusach sessions first thing in the mornings. Participants will be introduced to new congregational melodies in the afternoons by Stephen Glass. Opportunities to sing for each other informally in the evenings. Sunday from 2.30 (rehearsal and concert) Monday and Tuesday 9.30 am – 10.00pm Wed 9.30am – 1.00pm Rates: full rate £165, student rate £120 daily rate £45 , student daily rate £35 (meals and accommodation not included) Includes free ticket to opening concert: Cantors in Concert II, Sunday 25 June, 8.00pm Queen Elizabeth Hall where selected cantors will exemplify the art of the cantor with the outstanding Choir of London accompanied and introduced by Stephen Glass. (Public booking at www.rfh.org.uk or 08703 400 800 from 15 April) Information and registration: T: +44 (0)20 8909 2445 Download the registration form Presented by Jewish Music Central. A collaboration between the Jewish Music Institute and Central Synagogue "Music—nusach—is the soul of prayer. The renewal of Jewish synagogue music in our time is one of the most exciting and moving developments in recent years. Few have played a greater part in this renewal than Stephen Glass and the many fine chazanim who have worked with him. I urge everyone who leads congregational prayer to take advantage of this special summer school. It will add greatly to their repertoire, and to their ability to inspire during the coming Days of Awe" Chief Rabbi Dr Jonathan Sacks back to top		Synagogue Music Home Articles Activities Reviews Photos


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