evel in the joys of Jewish choral music. Our renowned teaching staff will enlighten, inspire and entertain you with a full spectrum of Jewish musical experiences, including: Daily Community Sings conducted by some of the greatest talents in Jewish music Instant Ensembles for all singing participants led by acclaimed conductors Evening Concerts featuring outstanding vocal ensembles, choruses and soloists Workshops and Seminars on topics ranging from sight-singing and vocal technique to choral repertoire, spirituality through music and much, much more More Choral Performances More Community Singing Special Young Adult Programming Exciting New Workshops This year s 25 th anniversary Festival has something for everyone: amateur singers, professional soloists, cantors, conductors and lovers of Jewish music of all ages.
n gratitude for Maestro Matthew Lazar s career-long devotion to Jewish choral music and his creation of the North American Jewish Choral Festival, the Zamir Choral Foundation is proud to recognize his success in sparking a renaissance of Jewish choral activity in North America. In this 25 th anniversary year, the Foundation recognizes his achievements in a chain of continuity that links to the earliest roots of our Jewish choral tradition, and grants Matthew Lazar this singular distinction, LaM natze ach, to the Chief Musician. or the past 25 years, Marsha Bryan Edelman and Dan Freelander have collaborated with Matthew Lazar to realize his dream of a North American Jewish Choral Festival. Their skills and passion have helped create an unparalleled event that has drawn thousands of Festival attendees. As the Choral Festival celebrates its Silver Anniversary, the Zamir Choral Foundation is proud to honor their partnership and their tireless efforts on behalf of the Jewish Choral Movement with this year s Hallel VZimrah Award.
Today, through extensive programming, education, sponsorships and special events, the Zamir Choral Foundation is at the core of an ever-growing network of Jewish teen and adult choirs, singers and music which has helped create the only Foundation of its kind devoted to Jewish choral music. The Zamir Choral Foundation is creating a new world of Jewish music, musicians and culture for today and the future. he Zamir Choral Foundation, created by Matthew Lazar, promotes Jewish choral music as a vehicle to inspire Jewish life, culture and continuity. Building on the success of the Zamir Chorale, the first modern Hebrew-singing chorus in North America, Mr. Lazar sought an expansive vision that went beyond the activities of any single choir one that fostered Jewish identity across generational and denominational lines.
horal Festival Retrospective Commemorative Journal NAJCF Then and Now Photos Please send copies of any photos you d like to share to NAJCF@ZamirChoralFoundation.org. Watch your mail for information about the 25th anniversary Commemorative Journal. Registration fees refundable until June 20, 2014 (less a $ 35 administrative fee). All cancellations must be received in writing. Hotel and workshop registration forms will be sent upon receipt of your Festival registration. Room Rates (per person, per day, include all meals; gratuities [15%] and NYS taxes [10.25%] will be added) Double Occupancy: $ 123 - $ 153 Single Occupancy: $ 170 - $ 201 Triple and Quad rates also available Children (sharing a room with 2 adults) Under 5: FREE Children 6-12: $ 37 per child per night Children 13-17: $ 72 per child per night at http://www.wizevents.com/register/2329 or North American Jewish Choral Festival 475 Riverside Drive, Suite 1948 New York, NY 10115 212-870-3336 please contact us at 212-870-3335 or NAJCF@ZamirChoralFoundation.org 8:00 am Breakfast 9:00 am Community Sing 10:45 am Instant Ensemble Rehearsal & Listeners Workshops 12:30 pm Lunch & Free Time 1:30 pm Special Choral Presentations 2:45 pm Workshops 4:15 pm Instant Ensemble Rehearsals or Workshops 6:30 pm Dinner 8:00 pm Evening Concert 10:00 pm Young Adult Late-Night Event