October 09, 2008

free open house

The Workmen's Circle Klezmer Ensemble will be holding a free open house on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 7 PM.
Led by famed klezmer musician Jeff Warschauer
Play wonderful music while making new friends and having a great time!
Free Open house: Tuesday, October 28, from 7-9 PM
Seven paid sessions, Tuesdays at 7 PM: November 4, 11, 18 and 25, December 2, 9 and 16.
* Open to all instrumentalists who play and read music at at least an intermediate level
* Study with an internationally recognized master instructor
* Learn tunes from the diverse klezmer tradition
* Develop tools for improvisation
Single session class fee: $30. Discount for Workmen's Circle members and/or those attending all seven sessions: $180
Sessions will take place at the Workmen's Circle, 45 East 33 Street, Manhattan (between Park and Madison).
For more information, please contact Dana Schneider at 212 889-6800 x 271 or email: dschneider@circle.org
Posted by jmwc at 10:37 PM

Zamir to Perform with Jerusalem Choir in Boston

DATE & TIME:Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. LOCATION:The Fenway Center at Northeastern University (corner St. Stephen and Gainsborough Streets), Boston, MA COST:NU Students with ID free; Adults: $20. To buy tickets: www.gonu.com/tickets/

Northeastern University will present the only Boston appearance by the renowned Jerusalem Academy Chamber Choir, under the direction of Prof. Stanley Sperber. The Academy Choir, now in its 40th season, iis considered one of Israel's finest vocal ensembles, performing frequently with the Israel Philharmonic and the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra. This will be the first concert on the choir's American tour. Also on the program will be the Northeastern University Chamber Chorus and the Zamir Chorale of Boston, conducted by Prof. Joshua Jacobson. The program includes Daniel Pinkham's Wedding Cantata, Yehezkel Braun's Song of Songs, and other works by American and Israeli composers.

In a grand finale the three choirs will join forces, over one hundred voices strong.

For more information, call (617) 373-2671.
Posted by jmwc at 10:17 PM