[HANASHIR:15015] Re: Jewish Music Education Course at Hebrew College in Boston

[Sholom Simon <sholom...>]

The Bureau of Jewish Education (based in Rockville, Md.) had a few courses
that were specifically "how to" for Jewish music educators.

There may be some materials (beyond anthologies) that you can get your
hands on.

-- Sholom


> 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
>
> ===
>
> 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.
>
> ===
>
> 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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>


-- 
Sholom Simon


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