CANTOR'S CORNER

TISHTONES, TISHTEENS and CHOIR

Dec 24            World Concert Series   TBA     Dorothy Chandler Pavillion. LA

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RUACH JEWISH MUSIC SERIES

TISHTONES have submitted four songs from the “10 Thousand Opinions” CD for consideration in the upcoming RUACH series of contemporary Jewish Music. 

“The RUACH series delivers the newest and coolest Jewish rock music from North America and Israel. Continuing the tradition of the NFTY album series, RUACH brings to light the best of cutting-edge Jewish contemporary music [to Reform congregations all over the world].”

The songs include:  Shiru Laadonai, Shalom Aleichem, Mi Shebeirach, & Adonai S'fatai

The TishTones have much to offer the Jewish and non-Jewish world.   We hope this is the first of many opportunities for our wonderful music, creativity, and spirit to be expressed in the greater Jewish community.

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Meet the TishTones   

Ruth Rosen    Violin                                           Bob Packham   Keyboard, Arranger

Peter Quentin     Vocals, Guitar                      Mike Stearn     Vocals, 12-string Guitar

                                                 Rick Kurshner     Percussion

                               Cantor Ken Cohen & Rabbi Neil Comess-Daniels

Stan "the Bass Man"  Brooks

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TISHTEENS

Attention:  Teen Musicians at BSS

TISHTEENS FORMING!

Music at BSS has always been the heart of our special congregation. Our newest musical undertaking is to create an exciting musical ensemble led by our teenagers at the synagogue, called the TishTeens.

We’re looking for musicians interested in sharing the joy of music making. All singers and instrumentalists welcome. Also, if you love to write or arrange music, this is the place to share your gifts.

The TishTeens will be performing at special events, community programs, and Shabbat services throughout the year.  All those interested in building this exciting musical group, please contact Cantor Ken for further information.

Let’s bring the music and rock the house….the house of the song of peace!

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CHOIR

        Beth Shir Sholom Choir

           Firoza Jhabvala    Susan Gabrich    Susan Rubini     Ceryl Feldman         Linda Hoffman       Ari Hahyar

Our choir meets throughout the year,  performing on the High Holidays, World Music Concert at the Dorothy Chandler Pavillion, Shabbat Shira (Sabbath of Song), Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Service,  'Our Voices' Program and special musical Sabbaths during the year. 

If you like to sing you're a perfect candidate. Come and join our choir family of singers,

and enjoy wonderful music, camaraderie, and joyous spirit.   Prior experience not necessary, just a love of sharing song.

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JEWISH CHORAL FESTIVAL OF NORTH AMERICA

Held each summer for the past 17 years, The North American Jewish Choral Festival is the premiere Jewish choral event anywhere.   It brings together singers and choirs from across North America, with a renowned teaching staff, conductors, composers and professionals to sing, learn and share the joy of Jewish music. The Festival features five days of intensive workshops, study, performances, concerts, and fun and friendship.  

More than 500 participants take part in daily community sings; "instant ensembles" for all participants, led by acclaimed conductors, which rehearse for four days and perform at a gala closing concert; evening concerts, featuring outstanding vocal ensembles, choruses and soloists; workshops covering everything from vocal and conducting techniques to the history of Jewish music and ritual; and late night gatherings, including Jewish music sing-alongs, videos and more.

The Festival attracts amateur singers, professional soloists, cantors, conductors, and lovers of Jewish music from across the spectrum and denominations in an unforgettable experience.

LINKS TO CHORAL GROUPS

Here are web sites and resources that are part of the Jewish choral network. Please visit and support them.

Shirah: Community Chorus of the JCC on the Palisades

http://www.shirah.citymax.com/page/page/4014972.htm

Zemer Chai

Zemer Chai, "living song," is a choir of 30 singers dedicated to sharing the rich and diverse musical heritage of the Jewish people. Founded in 1976 by conductor and artistic director Eleanor Epstein, the choir sings the full range of the Jewish repertoire: the beautiful late Renaissance compositions of Salomone Rossi, the great European liturgical classics of the 19th century, the works of the great modern Jewish composers, the ever-growing and exciting work of Israeli composers, as well as Jewish folk music from all over the world. In addition to preserving and promoting the wonderful music of the past, the choir also commissions new works to add to the Jewish choral repertoire.

http://www.zemerchai.org/

The Western Wind

Since 1969, the internationally acclaimed vocal sextet, The Western Wind, has devoted itself to the special beauty and variety of a cappella music.

http://www.westernwind.org/

Kol Zimrah

Kol Zimrah, the Jewish Community Singers, is a volunteer civic chorus serving the metropolitan Chicago area. The membership represents a comprehensive cross-section of the city and suburbs. The mission of Kol Zimrah is to sustain and interpret the great tradition of Jewish choral music, to serve as a musical resource for the region, and to encourage the composition of new Judaic choral works. The organization provides a common forum for Jewish singers from many backgrounds in the pursuit of musical excellence.

http://www.kolzimrah.org/

Shir Chadash: the Brooklyn Community Jewish Chorus

Shir Chadash: the Brooklyn Jewish Community Chorus, under the direction of Cantor Natasha J. Hirschhorn, is a four-part chorus with 50+ members.  Now in its 8th season, Shir Chadah's mission is to challenge, enrich, and delight its singing members and audiences through the excellence of its performances. Our repertoire is inspired by the richness and diversity of Jewish music from around the globe, ranging from hauntingly rendered liturgical offerings, to updated arrangements of world folk music in many languages. 

http://shir-chadash.cfsites.org/