Second European Cantors Convention, London

JMI Choral and Cantorial Section and Central Synagogue present the Second European Cantors Convention, London
Tuesday June 19 -- Thursday June 21, 2007

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:

- Asher Hainowitz, Yeshurun Synagogue, Jerusalem
- Arie Subar, Congregation Beth Ora, Montreal
- Moshe Haschel, St John's Wood Synagogue, London
- Stephen Glass, Director of Music, Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, Montreal
- Alexander Knapp, former Joe Loss lecturer in Jewish Music, London University

The Cantors Convention will begin with a Concert 'Chazanut ? Back to the Future' on Monday night 18 June and will be officially opened by the Chief Rabbi, Sir Jonathan Sacks The programme, as last year, will provide stimulating lectures, debates, masterclasses and discussion on matters relevant to both practicing chazanim and ba'alei t'fila.

This convention is a "must attend" for anybody leading services. It is also suitable for choirmasters and choristers as well as lay congregants and all who wish to further their understanding and appreciation of the best of synagogue music today. There will be opportunities to hear the faculty and delegates presenting some of their favourite music. .

Come and 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.

It takes place at Central Synagogue, 40 Hallam Street, London, W1N 6NN. Following last years programme focused on Shabbat, this year it will be centred on the nusach and melodies of the Shalosh R'galim.

L210 for the three days concessions L120 Included in the price is breakfast and lunch each day and a ticket for the concert on Monday night. Accommodation is extra. A list of hotels in the area will be provided on request

Download the Registration Form at Website www.jmi.org.uk

To enrol for the Convention please complete the Registration From and send with your remittance by email to y.glass@jmi.org.uk or print out and post to 2nd Cantors Convention, Jewish Music Institute,
PO Box 232, Harrow, HA1 2NN
or call +44 (0) 208 909 2445 for more details.

Yavneh Ensemble Concert

Yavneh Ensemble Concert
The 49 Days: Music of the Omer Season
Sunday, June 3, 2007, at 7:30 p.m.
Congregation Adath Jeshurun
7763 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA
Tickets: $36 preferred seating, $12 general admission, $8 student
Order tickets online at http://www.yavnehensemble.org
or e-mail tickets@yavnehensemble.org
or call 215-849-4129

The Yavneh Ensemble, conducted by Robert A.M. Ross, will present music associated with the holy days and observances before, during, and after counting of the Omer, including music for Passover, Yom HaShoah, Yom HaAzma-ut, Lag ba'Omer, Yom Yerushalayim, and Shavuot, plus May Day. Featured composers include Charles Davidson, Yehezkel Braun, Gerald Cohen, and Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco. Soloists will include Hazzan Howard Glantz of Adath Jeshurun and soprano Ilana Davidson. Of special interest is Naomi and Ruth, a lovely cantata for women’s voices, by Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco. The work will be performed in Italian. The Yavneh Ensemble, founded in 2006, is a chorus of professional and experienced amateur singers. Its mission is to present historic works of Jewish choral music and showcase newer works as well.