July 05, 2009

Koleinu in Boston

Koleinu, Boston s Jewish Community Chorus, was founded in 2002 by Hazzan Scott Sokol, of the Jewish Music Institue of Hebrew College, and by Larry Kozinn to provide a place open to all to learn, sing and perform Jewish choral music. Carol Marton, known for her work in Jewish choral music, is the founding Artistic Director.

Since that time, Koleinu has given concerts for enthusiastic audiences at synagogues all around Greater Boston, at Hebrew College and annually at Hebrew Senior Life. In the fall of 2009, Koleinu represented Boston at an historic concert in Providence, RI, marking the 70th anniversary of Kristallnacht a sold-out, multimedia production that featured 200 adult and youth voices, full orchestra, and narration by Leonard Nimoy. In the spring of 2008, Koleinu spearheaded Voices Raised Against Violence, a collaborative concert of Jewish and Gospel music, to benefit an anti-violence and leadership development program for Boston s youth.

Koleinu is a non-audition group, open to adults of all backgrounds and experience levels, with members from all around the Boston area. Rehearsals start in the Fall. Check the website for details.

http://www.koleinu.org/ Posted by jmwc at July 5, 2009 10:43 PM