Workshop Details

An exciting  opportunity in July 2012 – multiple learning events with Joshua Jacobson.

Choral Workshop  

Essential Music of the Holocaust: History and Hope

Expand your knowledge of the music that came out of this period with

one of the pre-eminent Jewish music scholars of our time.

 

The Colorado Hebrew Chorale is offering two preparatory rehearsals on Monday July 9 & 16, at 7:30PM at the Hebrew Educational Alliance (HEA), 3600 S Ivanhoe, Denver CO. (Registrants may skip one or both rehearsals if they are able to prepare the music themselves). Click here for information about the workshop repertoire.

 

For EARLY REGISTRANTS

Monday, June 25, 2012 7PM – Soprano and Alto sectional

Monday, July 2, 2012 7PM – Tenor Bass sectional

 

- Choral Masterclass with Joshua Jacobson Thursday, July 19, 2012 at 7PM at HEA

 

-Community Presentation on Sunday July 22, 2012 – an educational presentation of the materials learned, with additional numbers performed by the Colorado Hebrew Chorale.

Singers kosher/vegetarian dinner 5:30PM, singers call at 6PM, presentation begins at 7PM at HEA

 

Workshop fee: $36 includes choral scores and refreshments (free for middle and high school students)

 

 

Click here to register online. Be sure to write “Joshua Jacobson workshop” in the “special instructions” box (this will appear when you review your payment details). Register by July 1, 2012 to guaranty your copies of the music.

 

 Additional Learning Opportunities:

Dr Jacobson will be giving two talks on Saturday, July 21, 2012. These are open to the public.

Explore the Relationship Between Music and Prayer

At 10:30AM at Congregation Rodef Shalom, 450 South Kearney Street, Denver

How Can I Keep from Singing? This presentation will focus on the role of singing in worship. What is the goal of singing rather than speaking the liturgy, and what is the role of a song leader in worship?

 

At 6:30PM at East Denver Orthodox Synagogue, 198 South Holly Street, Denver, CO

We Hung Up Our Harps: Rabbinic Attitudes towards Music.  Two thousand years ago the music of the Jewish liturgy involved an orchestra and a choir. This session will examine Rabbinic texts to understand on why this has changed

 

All sessions are eligible for Continuing Education Credits for ACDA members. Click the following link to download your form

FORM – CEU 2012 Holocaust Workshop

 

Click here for a partial listing of compositions, arrangements and editions by Joshua Jacobson

 

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Join us in January 2012 for SHIRU! - “SING! “, our next participatory  workshop with Boston-based composer, author and conductor Nick Page. Best known for his song-leading, Nick draws upon songs from many cultures to create a powerful instant choir for all ages and abilities.

This workshop includes two preparatory rehearsals with the Colorado Hebrew Chorale on

Monday January 2 and 9, 2012,

at the Hebrew Educational Alliance, 3600 S Ivanhoe, Denver CO, 80237 at 7:30PM.

 THEN

On Thursday, January 12, 2012, 5:30PM, we will meet at Bnai Havurah, 6445 East Ohio, Denver, CO, 80224.

The evening will begin with a pot-luck dinner with the composer – a unique opportunity to socialize.

At 6:15PM, Nick will work with the singers on the pieces of his music that we have prepared.

Then, at 7PM, the doors open to the community and we will perform and participate in an evening of multicultural singing, led by Nick.

 

“What’s amazing about Nick Page is that you don’t just listen to his concerts.  You EXPERIENCE them.  From the opening song, you are enveloped and involved in the power and joy of music from all over the world.   Nick is a master at orchestrating audience participation in the songs.   Don’t miss a chance to experience Nick Page.  You will have fun and be moved!” (Audience member)

 

Cost of the workshop is $36.

 

Click here to register online. Be sure to write “Nick Page workshop” in the “special instructions” box (this will appear when you review your payment details)

 

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Join us on Sunday, December 4, 2011, at 7 PM, at the Mizel Museum, 400 South Kearny St, Denver CO.

We offer an improvisatory singers’ workshop with Basya Schechter, the acclaimed singer, songwriter and bandleader of Pharaoh’s Daughter, a renowned world music group that blends Chasidic niggunim and pan-Mediterranean sensuality.

In the first Half Basya will work with us on several of her songs. The second half will be a percussion workshop – please bring any drums and hand percussion instruments you may have.

 

“Basya Schechter is one of the most talented and creative musicians that I have ever had the pleasure of hearing. Her band, Pharaoh’s Daughter, is a high quality musicial project that’s about as close to perfection as you could ever hope to hear.” — Paul Autry, Dec. 2003

 

 

Cost is $7 in advance, $10 at the door

Click here to pay and register online. Be sure to write “Basya Schechter workshop” in the “special instructions” box (this will appear when you review your payment details)