[HANASHIR:8674] Songleading Networks, Hebrew Songs Request, Summer Gig in San Francisco!

[Josh Miller <jmiller...>]

Hello All,

I know I just posted a long message earlier today, but this is on a 
completely different topic, so here goes...

I am currently the coordinator of the San Francisco Bay Area Jewish 
Songleading Network, which is very similar to the group that has started in 
the Washington DC Area. We get together once a month to swap Jewish music 
and share technique, and we have our own email list and roster, and help 
refer each other gigs. We have a really a nice community going here, and 
for folks in other regions with large numbers of songleaders who are 
thinking about starting similar groups, I strongly recommend it--the 
regular contact with musical colleagues is totally positive, and we find 
that we always have a lot to learn from each other each month!

Also, if there are any SF Bay Area songleaders lurking on Hanashir who 
would like to join us, please send me an email! Our next meeting is this 
coming Monday Night!

Speaking of the Bay Area Jewish Songleading Network Email List, there were 
two recent postings that I thought I would forward along to Hanashir, in 
case anyone out there is interested and/or willing to help!

- Josh Miller
   Bay Area Jewish Songleaders' Network Coordinator
   jmiller (at) songleaders(dot)org
   (510) 527-2355

PS- Here are those messages (please reply to the senders, as they are not 
subscribers to Hanashir)

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FROM:    Diana Shmiana <dianashmiana (at) hotmail(dot)com>
TO:      Bay Area Jewish Songleaders Network
SUBJECT: Got easy Hebrew songs?
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Hi everybody on the songleaders network,

I'm looking for songs to add to my Yom Ha'atzmaut show which I'm
taking on the road to New York and Detroit this year.

Specifically, what I'm looking for is this:
songs for 3-7 year old children who already have at least a bit of
familiarity with Hebrew the songs should be in Hebrew or Heblish OR
can be songs in English about  Israel. A call & response format is
best..., but anything that reinforces knowledge of Hebrew and/or
Israel is great.

If anyone has any suggestions, please please contact me at either
dianashmiana (at) hotmail(dot)com or (415)647-5042.

Any help is most appreciated!

B'shalom,
Diana Shmiana


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FROM:    Alex Brucker <abrucker (at) jccsf(dot)org>
TO:      Bay Area Jewish Songleaders Network
SUBJECT: Job Announcement
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CAMP KOCHAV AT THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF SAN FRANCISCO

Camp Kochav at the JCCSF sets off into the woods at our new site in
the Presidio, offering eight weeks of day camp for campers in Grades
K-8. All of our programs feature outdoor education, swimming,
music, and exploring Judaism plus specialty choices including arts,
sports, nature, and drama.

We?re also offering sports intensives and a Choose-Your-Own-
Adventure program for Grades 6-8.

Camp Kochav runs from June 18-August 10, Monday-Friday. Full-time
staff must also be available for staff training from June 11-June
15.

SONGLEADER
Responsibilities:
·Teach campers a body of Jewish and camp songs
·Songlead during opening circle and Oneg Shabbat
·Lead overnight campfires
·Adapt instruction to each age group and work to involve all
         campers, regardless of experience level
·Inspire enthusiasm about Jewish music and help to create
         camp culture
·Give clear instructions to counselors about support needed
         during class
·Teach songs to other staff

Qualifications:
·Experience working with children ages 5-11, preferably in a
         camp setting
·Experience teaching music to this age group
·Extensive knowledge of Jewish songs
·Guitar-playing
·Ability to respond sensitively to diverse groups of children
·Ability to create and plan activities
·Ability to balance attention to one camper with supervision
         of an entire group
·Enthusiasm and charisma

Supervisor: Camp Director
Hours: 3 days/wk plus overnights; total hours/wk approx.12; times
        vary
Dates of Employment: June 11-August 10.
Salary: $25-$30/hr

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  The Bay Area Jewish Songleaders Network is organized through the
  Bureau of Jewish Education of San Francisco, The Peninsula, Marin
   and Sonoma Counties in collaboration with the Center for Jewish
  Living and Learning of the Jewish Federation of the Greater East
Bay. For questions or comments email the Network Coordinator, Josh
      Miller at jmiller (at) songleaders(dot)org, or call (510) 527-2355

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