New Yiddish Chorus Forming in LA

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Love to Sing? Love Yiddish? 
Have we got a chorus for you!

A new Yiddish chorus for Greater Los Angeles is in formation. The first
organizational meeting and rehearsal is Monday, October 11 at 7:30 pm,
at the Workmen's Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles. A musical
director has been engaged, Dr. Michelle Green-Willner, who has a
doctorate in conducting and composition. Knowledge of Yiddish is not
essential, but some musical experience and ability to carry a tune are
requested.

For many years there were large, four-part massed choruses devoted to the
exten-sive Yiddish repertoire in Los Angeles, sponsored by Workmen's
Circle and other groups. "Other major cities in the world still have such
choruses, or have formed new ones," says Susan Lerner, co-chair of
Yiddishkayt L.A., one of the sponsoring organizations of the new group,
tentatively named the Mit Gezang Yiddish Chorus. "So why not L.A.? And
why not now?"

Eric Gordon, director of the Workmen's Circle, adds, "It's been many
years since these wonderful choral arrangements have been heard in Los
Angeles. People would be amazed to hear what exists: whole cantatas and
oratorios, theatre music, folksongs, lullabies, marches, labor songs,
love songs. It's a vast and relatively unexplored world and one that is 
expanding with new and exciting compositions and arrangements."

Prospective singers are asked to call the Workmen's Circle at
310-552-2007 if they plan to attend the first rehearsal, and are invited
to spread the word to all who may be interested.  You can Email Shira Lerner 
for more details.

Shira Lerner 
meydele (at) ix(dot)netcom(dot)com



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