[HANASHIR:3972] Re: Becoming a Reform cantor

[Judah Cohen <jcohen...>]

Brian,

        The clearest way is to apply to the cantorial program at HUC,
which exists only in NYC (and Jerusalem for the first year)--while there
is a faculty person or so in LA (that being William Sharlin if I have my
names straight), it's not a full blown program.  Of course the big (and
obvious) drawback, especially for you, is that you will have to spend five
years in the program (starting next year).  As I am right in the middle of
my "first year" right now, I can say it's a rigorous and far-reaching
program, which includes a strong element of apprenticeship and
"masterclassing."

        I do not know if there are alternate routes to investment, but if
there are, I'd sure like to hear from anyone who knows them.  It would be
interesting to hear, as well as a crucial point for my dissertation!

Be well.
Judah.

On Tue, 21 Sep 1999 Chazzzan (at) aol(dot)com wrote:

> 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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