When:
Thursday, May 7, 2015,
7:30 pm
Location:
East Midwood Jewish Center
Cantor Sam Levine
The Ashkenazi musical tradition that is used in the synagogue today began to take shape as early as the 9th century CE. Some of the melodies that have been passed down to us are likely older than that. In this three-week class, we will look at the development of nusach ashkenaz (Ashkenazic musical tradition) and how it evolved into nusach america in North America. We will unpack the modes, motifs, and melodies of the synagogue service and see how each individual unit of t’fillah (prayer) has rules that guide its musical performance. We will also examine how the chazzan (cantor) acts as the artistic interpreter of prayer within the confines of nusach (musical liturgy). So much to say – so little time…
“When You Know the Modes to Sing…”, a three-part session running May 7, 14 and 21, is part of NightShul, EMJC’s Thursday-evening learning and social series. $15 per-evening admission; each three-course series is $30 for EMJC members and $36 for non-members.