JMI SUMMER SCHOOLS: BOOK NOW
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Ot Azoy - Yiddish
18-23 August 2019
London
Discover JMI’s famous full immersion courses in Yiddish Language, Song and Culture for people of all ages, levels and backgrounds, where even complete beginners learn to speak, read, write, sing and even dream in Yiddish in a week.
Ot Azoy Yiddish language classes are held at 5 levels, and is directed by the head of Yiddish at UCL, Dr Khayele Beer with a faculty of world class Yiddish tutors and experts. As well as hands-on classroom teaching, it also features an extensive cultural programme of music, theatre, poetry and lectures from a world of Yiddish past and present. Shura Lipovsky, the outstanding Director of The Golden Peacock (Goldene Pave), will also teach a daily session of Yiddish through song.
Book now as places are filling up rapidly!
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Khayele Beer (UCL)
Head of Ot Azoy
JMI's Yiddish Language School
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Golden Peacock 2019 - Yiddish Song
18-23 August
London
Learn to sing Yiddish song at Golden Peacock Yiddish Song School in the heart of London at SOAS this Summer 2019.
The Golden Peacock The Yiddish Song course led by internationally acclaimed Yiddish singer and teacher Shura Lipovsky with esteemed colleagues from around the world. It is designed for all singers who wish to deepen their knowledge of the rich Yiddish song repertoire.
You will spend the morning studying music theory, repertoire, roots and traditions of Yiddish Song, modes and melodies. While afternoons will focus on studying further repertoire, master-classes and a Yiddish Choir. You will be amazed at how much you will be learning, singing and performing Yiddish song in only one week!
Book now as places are filling up rapidly!
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Shura Lipovsky
Head of Golden Peacock
JMI's Yiddish Song School
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Klezfest 2019 - Klezmer
18-23 August 2019
London
We are very happy to announce that our world famous Klezmer summer school is back again for 2019. Join the world famous music school and learn klezmer this summer at KlezFest 2019.
Here is a a peek into what you can expect:
- Traditional klezmer; history, melodies, ornamentation, dance and accompaniment
- Play music in ensembles and delve into improvisational techniques
- Interpret scores, jam and perform to the public.
- Lectures from the cutting edge of academic research
- Hands-on tutoring from world leading experts.
The international faculty will feature some of the very best klezmer musicians from around the world.
Alan Bern – Accordion (DE/USA) – Head of Faculty
Susi Evans – Clarinet (UK) – Assistant Head of Faculty
Ilana Cravitz – Violin (UK)
Merlin Shepherd – Clarinet (UK)
Ilya Shneyveys – Accordion
Craig Judelman – Violin
Indra Buraczewska – Bass
Andreas Schmitges – Mandolin/Guitar/Dance (DE)
Sarha Moore – Brass
Simon Roth – Drums and percussion
Sayumi Yoshida – Dance (DE)
In a band? Get in touch about band booking discounts here
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Alan Bern
Head of Faculty
Piano/Accordion
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Susi Evans
Assistant Head of Faculty
Clarinet
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Ilana Cravitz
Violin/Fiddle
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Andreas Schmitges
Plucked Strings
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GOLDEN PEACOCK FACULTY CONCERT
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Golden Peacock Faculty Concert
Sunday 18 August
6.30pm
Come and see three international stars of Yiddish Song live in concert in Central London on Sunday 18th August.
The first day of the JMI Summer Schools and Festival of Music begins with a concert showcasing the wealth in vocal diversity of Yiddish Culture with an international cast of singers and instrumentalists.
The concert will feature: Shura Lipovsky, Lorin Sklamberg, Polina Shepherd and Joseph Finlay
We are inviting the public to sample the Golden Peacock summer school experience with an opening concert by our international faculty, including special guest musicians. There will be recitals of classic and modern Yiddish repertoire as well as instrumental pieces. This is a unique opportunity to meet the faculty and to experience first hand the quality of Yiddish song that is taught every year at JMI's Golden Peacock Yiddish Song Summer School.
(SUMMER SCHOOLS STUDENTS ALREADY ALLOCATED)
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KLEZFEST CONCERT
Wed 21 August
Doors 7pm
An evening of klezmer superstars, showcasing the international musicians from this year’s JMI’s Klezfest summer school. This is a rare opportunity to hear live in concert significant players in the klezmer revival movement performing together.
Klezfest Faculty Groyse Kapelye
London Klezmer Quartet
Yiddish Summer Weimar Band
Bands this year are from Berlin and London, featuring stars from Ukraine, Russia, Estonia and New York. A truly international Klezmer concert of the greatest talent.
Only 100 tickets on sale, it always sells out. Do not delay!
(SUMMER SCHOOLS STUDENTS ALREADY ALLOCATED)
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JMI YOUTH BIG BAND SUMMER WORKSHOP
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Youth Big Band Summer Workshop
27/28/29 August
SOAS, University of London
If you play trumpet, trombone, saxophone or electric guitar to grade 5+ (or equivalent) standard and you are aged 11-19, then please email us to register your interest.
We currently have a full quota of bass, piano & percussion players. If you play any of these instruments however, please do still get in touch to be added to our waiting list.
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SEPTEMBER: KLEZMER IN THE PARK
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Klezmer in the Park 2019
Sunday 8th September
Regents Park Bandstand, London
12.30pm-6.30pm
Celebrate our 10th anniversary with a fun-packed afternoon for all the family in one of London?s most beautiful parks with special guest presenter BBC Radio 3 DJ Max Reinhardt
On the bandstand:
1pm: JMI Youth Big Band, led by Sam Eastmond with special guest musician Josephine Davies
2pm: Shir with Debbie Charles and the London International Gospel Choir
3pm: 3yin with Jon Banks
4pm: She?koyokh with Jyotsna Srikanth
5pm: Hamsa with Dhol Foundation
Kids Zone activities all afternoon:
JMI Klezmer Krafting
JMI Face-painting
JW3?s Family Fun
Spiro Ark?s Hoopla with Hebrew
Jewish Museum?s Arts & Crafts Balloon Band
FREE EVENT
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1pm: JMI Youth Big Band, led by Sam Eastmond with special guest musician Josephine Davies
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2pm: Shir with Debbie Charles and the London International Gospel Choir
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4pm: She’koyokh with Jyotsna Srikanth
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5pm: Hamsa with Dhol Foundation
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12-6pm: DJ and Host Max Reinhardt
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