3rd JMI European Cantors Convention, London
a 3 day gathering for cantors and those involved with leading prayer
Tuesday 8 July 9.30am to Thursday 10 July 5.30pm 2008
presented by Tephilharmonic
Central Synagogue, 40 Hallam Street, W1W 6NW
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Julian Klein Memorial Concert,
Monday 7 July, 7.30pm
Naftali Herstik accompanied by Raymond Goldstein is joined by participating cantors in a memorial concert to Rabbi Julian Klein who died suddenly last year. A scholarship to study chazanut will be established in Julian's name from the proceeds.
Finchley Synagogue, Kinloss Gardens N3, 3DU
adults £15 children £10 Box office: www.ticketweb.co.uk 08700 600 100

The Cantors Convention
Guest presenters:
Naftali Herstik
Chief Cantor, Great Synagogue, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv Cantorial Institute (pictured left)
Raymond Goldstein
Director of Music, Great Synagogue Jerusalem,
join with European and British colleagues including
Moshe Haschel
Cantor, St John's Wood Synagogue
Geoffrey Shisler
Rabbi, New West End Synagogue
to present stimulating lectures, debates, masterclasses, guided listening, and discussion on matters relevant to both practicing chazanim and ba'alei t'filah. This year's theme: nusach and melodies of the Yamim Nora'im with a special focus on the compositions of Yossele Rosenblatt in the 75th anniversary year of his death.

Meet colleagues, compare notes, learn/ brush-up/ refine/ develop/ broaden/ increase your skills and learn some new music that is guaranteed to enhance the services in your synagogue.

This convention is also for lay leaders, choirmasters and choristers, as well as congregants and all who wish to further their understanding and appreciation of synagogue music today.

Fees:
Full rate: £210, student rate: £120 (includes ticket for the concert)
Fees include all sessions and workshops plus tea and coffee and kosher snack lunches.
Some scholarships covering all or part of the course fees are available.

Enrolment:
To enrol for the Cantors Convention, please complete the registration form and send with your remittance by email to Hirsh Cashdan h.cashdan@jmi.org.uk or print out and post form to:
3rd Cantors Convention, Jewish Music Institute, PO Box 232, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 2NN
Please contact Hirsh if you have any questions: + 44 (0) 20 8892 3812
Register on-line at Website: www.jmi.org.uk

More info:
The Cantors Convention provides an unrivalled opportunity for practising and aspiring cantors in the UK, Europe and further afield and anyone interested in leading services in an orthodox community to be inspired by some of the world's greatest cantors and synagogue musicians.

Naftali Herstik Great Synagogue, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv Cantorial Institute Raymond Goldstein Director of Music, Great Synagogue Jerusalem will join with Moshe Haschel St John's Wood Synagogue and other European and British Cantors to present stimulating lectures, guided listening, debates, masterclasses and discussion on matters relevant to both practicing chazanim and ba'alei t'fila.

Following our three year pattern we focus this year on the nusach and melodies of the Yomin Nora'im with a special focus on the compositions of Yossele Rosenblatt in the 75th anniversary year of his death.

Meet colleagues, compare notes, learn/ brush-up/ refine/ develop/ broaden/ increase your skills and learn some new music that is guaranteed to enhance the services in your synagogue.

This convention is also for lay leaders, choirmasters and choristers, as well as congregants and all who wish to further their understanding and appreciation of synagogue music today.

organised by Tephilharmonic
for those who love and wish to encourage traditional shul music