[HANASHIR:3969] Re: Becoming a Reform cantor

[Rabbi Richard Schachet <lvrabbi...>]

Some Cantors, I understand can be certified.  The Academy for Jewish
Religion in N.Y. and L.A. also trains Cantors.  Ask my son-in-law Cantor
Wally Schachet-Briskin at schachet (at) usc(dot)edu what he thinks.
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From: Chazzzan (at) aol(dot)com <Chazzzan (at) aol(dot)com>
To: hanashir (at) shamash(dot)org <hanashir (at) shamash(dot)org>
Date: 21/mm/1999 11:42 AM
Subject: [HANASHIR:3967] Re: Becoming a Reform cantor


>This is directed to Josee and others here who are experts in this field --
>How does one become an officially-designated cantor in the Reform movement?
>I have several years cantorial experience in Reform, Conservative and
>Orthodox settings.  Must I study with a local cantor and earn a Cantorial
>Soloist designation first?  Must I live in Cinci, NYC, or LA and study full
>time at HUC/JIR, or can I do this long-distance?
>Please advise!
>Shanah Tovah to all
>
>Brian Serle
>
>
>



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