[HANASHIR:1671] Re: Rosh Chodesh songs

[Judy Git <hillel...>]

Susan,

I second all of Debbie's music that was mentioned here for this venue -
particularly Birkat Halevana, which is specifically written as a Rosh Chodesh
song - and with a feminine angle, to boot.

I have a Rosh Chodesh song, myself, but it's never been recorded and I'm
visually lousey and don't annotate too much, so I would have no way of getting
it to you - (unless I tried to master Rich's email note notation).

Another recording that has some Rosh Chodesh songs is the Marcia Falk's
Blessings tape composed and recorded by Fran Avni and Linda Hirschorn (leader
of Vocolot - who are WELL worth hearing).  This recording altogether is
WONDERFUL.

Good luck.

Judy



Rachelle Mingail Shubert wrote:

> HI Susan,
>
> I have been providing music regularly for our Rosh Chodesh services.  I
> posted a similar question on the list a few months ago and the responses
> really helped me get started.  During the service itself I sing the regular
> prayers, sometimes with a feminine slant, and choose different songs for
> the opening and closing.
>
> Birkat Halavena
> Bruchot Haba'ot
> Angel's Blessing
> Miriam's Song
>  by Debbie Friedman.
>
> Cycles by Rachel Gurevitz, who is on the list.
>
> Miraj and Vocolot are two recording groups it is worth checking out.  I
> don't have their recordings yet but it is on my list of things to do.
>
> After the Rosh Chodesh service and kiddush our group has a a meeting and
> discussion or activity on different themes.  I am planning an evening of
> song and participation where I will be teaching Jewish songs relevant to
> the Jewish woman's experience.  I will be bringing rhythm instruments along
> and teaching accompaniment on drums, shakers, chimes, claves, etc.  That is
> my bent because of my training in Orff music education and jazz
> improvisation background.
>
> The Rosh Chodesh services at our Temple  are just wonderful, and quite
> spiritually fulfilling.  All the best with yours.
>
> Rachelle
>
> Rachelle Mingail Shubert
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