[HANASHIR:15057] Re: cantorial certification

[Rabbi Richard Schachet <LVRabbi...>]

Just thinking-- As yoiu have HaNashir for song leaders-- why not a week for
Cantorial Soloists etc with an excellent faculty.  Not certification but
certainly a nice vacation and serves a purpose.  Adrienne?????
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jonathan Salzedo" <jonathan (at) albanyconsort(dot)com>
To: <hanashir (at) shamash(dot)org>
Sent: Monday, August 11, 2003 8:55 AM
Subject: [HANASHIR:15056] Re: cantorial certification


> I have enjoyed the spectrum of comments on this topic.
>
> Like many of you, I have been drawn increasingly into Jewish life and
Jewish
> music, but have no qualification other than being a good musician.  I
learn
> what I can from books, courses and discussion.  What I have discovered is
> that there is a shortage of liturgical music courses that are between the
> extremely basic level and the fully professional level.  I don't want to
> become a Cantor or a Rabbi, but I would like to accelerate my learning in
a
> systematic way.  I'm happy being a lay leader and Torah reader, I just
want
> to know more.
>
> To music educators reading this, please consider the growing number of us
in
> this position.  We are good at the practice of Jewish music of all sorts,
> and we want to learn more about it.  But we have no interest in replacing
or
> usurping our Rabbis and Cantors and no interest in reaching those titles.
>
> And if those courses exist and I missed finding them, please put me right.
>
> Jonathan.
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