[HANASHIR:15014] Jewish Music Education Course at Hebrew College in Boston

[Jeff Klepper <jeffklepper...>]

Friends,

I wanted to let all the New Englanders know about the course that I will be
teaching beginning in September at Hebrew College in Newton, MA.  The info
follows.  (More information and the Hebrew College academic calendar may be
found at www.Hebrewcollege.org).

Shalom,
Jeff

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Topics in Jewish Music Education
Fall 2003 Semester
Instructor: Cantor Jeff Klepper
Wednesdays 9 - 11 am

This course offers a hands-on approach to the teaching of Jewish music in
educational settings.  Three specific areas will be covered: 1) tapping
music's power to create community and reinforce Jewish identity, 2) teaching
liturgical melodies and leading services , and 3) using music within the
school curriculum to teach Jewish knowledge and values.  A basic repertoire
of songs in these areas (from pre-school through high-school) will be
shared, and students will practice song teaching and leading skills at each
class session.  Students should be able to read and understand basic Hebrew
prayers,  to sing comfortably and on-pitch.  The ability to read music, and
a facility on either guitar or keyboard is highly recommended.

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ATTN JEWISH MUSIC EDUCATORS: If you know of any publications (excluding
music anthologies) on the topic of Jewish music education that might be
useful in this course I'd be grateful if you would contact me privately.



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