JEWISH MUSIC INSTITUTE




Synagogue Song 6 - 8 November 2007 A three-day three-part adventure in the music of the Jewish soul with internationally renowned Cantor Sol Zim of New York discovering and refreshing the musical traditions of the Jewish People for all congregations Part 1 Gala Concert with Sol Zim Tuesday 6 November 2007, 7.30pm St John's, Smith Square, SW1P 3HA American Superstar of Synagogue music in concert with adult and youth choirs, children from Jewish Primary Schools and an instrumental combo. Sol Zim brings a dynamic energy to Jewish prayer. He has a vision for the future of synagogue music using traditional modes and melodies, crafting them with continuous creativity for a new generation - moving people to new heights of spirituality. Zim is cantor, composer, songwriter, recording artist, concert performer, and educator. Professor of Jewish Music and Associate Director of the Cantorial School at the Academy of Jewish Religion in New York, he teaches and performs extensively around the world. This concert features his own synagogue compositions as well as special arrangements of Naomi Shemer hits and Yiddish theatre and folk songs. £22.50, £17.50, unreserved £12.50 Box Office 020 7222 1061 MasterCard Visa and Maestro accepted or www.sjss.org.uk Part 2 Synagogue Song Seminar Wednesday 7 - Thursday 8 November 2007 10am- 8pm SOAS University of London Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London WC1H 0XG Cantor Sol Zim Conducts an international seminar for cantors, rabbis, lay prayer leaders, choir directors choristers, synagogue officers and congregants, exploring familiar territory from a fresh and challenging perspective. Join him to discover what's new in: the liturgy of Shabbat how we bring in new music while retaining traditional nusach moving congregants from audience to participants what leaders of Jewish prayer need in order to inspire congregations how we can best inspire children to engage in prayer securing the commitment of inspired young musicians in the service of the synagogue Chazanut - where is it going? BOOK YOUR TIME OUT NOW! Synagogue Song Seminar Fees: £210 (£120 student) (Some scholarships are available) part 3 The 3 day adventure ends with a Reception at the House of Commons on 8 November, hosted by Lord Janner of Braunstone to celebrate synagogue song and mark the launch of the European Academy for Jewish Liturgy. The reception is for full time attendees at the seminar and by invitation. For an invitation please contact JMI e-mail jewishmusic@jmi.org.uk Tel 020 8909 2445 Followed by an optional celebratory kosher 'sing and eat' with Sol at the award-winning Gate Restaurant, Hammersmith. *Full fee includes:* ticket to the concert 6 November teas and coffees each seminar day 7 and 8 November Kosher light lunch 7 and 8 November House of Commons reception 8 November (daily rate £75 does not include concert or reception - but you may purchase a best ticket at £20 for yourself or you family. For an invitation to the House of Commons please make a donation of £40 or more. Details and booking e-mail jewishmusic@jmi.org.uk Tel 020 8909 2445 Registration form - Word Document or PDF Document		Synagogue Music Home Articles Activities Reviews Photos


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.