During this course, you will learn to play and sing Jewish songs from different traditions: Ashkenazi music (from Eastern Europe), Sephardi music (from Spain and North Africa), Israeli folk songs, and nigunim, (songs without words).
Our starting point is based on the talents you already have: maybe you play an instrument and want to learn even more, or you like to sing. Any level of instrumentalist and singer is welcome! We will work with music sheets and recordings.
Course structure
The course takes place on various days of the week throughout the semester.
- 2 meet-ups at the school on Wednesday evenings (29/1 and 5/2).
- 1 meet-up at the school on a Monday evening (3/2).
- 3 meet-ups at the school (in March and May/June, exact days of the week and time to be set during the course).
More information about the course structure will be sent in the admission letter if you are offered a place on the course.
Prior knowledge
No prior knowledge about the subject is needed. The course welcomes both former and new participants.
Course material
Course material is included in the cost for this course. Participants bring their own instruments.
About the teacher
Ayala Gottlieb Alter is a Cantorial student, singer, and cellist from London, currently serving in the role of Cantor at Stora Synagogan i Stockholm. An accomplished concert artist and function musician, she holds a BA in Music from the University of Bristol. She began studying with Israeli operatic soprano Chen Reiss in 2022, and is working towards the European Academy for Jewish Liturgy’s Baal T’filla Diploma. You can hear her on Masorti Judaism UK’s Shema Koleinu project: http://masortiprayer.org.uk/. Her website: AyalaGottliebAlter.com.
Photo: Canva/AI.
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Application
The application is open until December 10.
Course information
Times
Various days
Course start
Wednesday 29 January
7 sessions
Teacher
Ayala Gottlieb Alter
Application deadline
Tuesday 10 December
Admission
Costs
300 SEK to be paid via invoice or PayPal.
Information about payments will be sent in the admission letter.