Sephardic Music Workshop

November 8, 2009    10-5 PM
The Cell Theatre, New York City

Led by the World-Renowned Sephardic Music Expert Dr. Hazzan Ramón Tasat

An all-day workshop and concert led by Dr. Hazzan Ramón Tasat.   Ramón Tasat specializes in the Sephardic tradition among other areas of expertise within Jewish music.

Dr. Tasat is the founder of the Shalshelet Foundation for New Jewish Liturgical Music (http://www.shalshelet.org/). He is also the Hazzan of Shirat Ha Nefesh, a newly-established congregation in Chevy Chase, MD (www.shirathanefesh.org ) and director of the Kolot Halev community choir (www.kolothalev.org ).  In addition, Dr. Tasat is author of numerous books and CD productions.

For:  Singers who wish to obtain a deeper knowledge of Judeo- Muslim-Christian music within the Sephardic tradition and
who wish to expand the power, depth and spirituality of the voice through practice of music with meaningful and grounded
historical roots.  Open to singers, professional and non-professional, cantors, choir leaders, and individuals seeking a vibrant spiritual path.

Schedule of the Day

10:00-10:30 AM     Sephardic Music-Introduction
10:45-12:00 PM      Sephardic Liturgical Music Interactive Workshop
12:00-1:00 PM        Lunch (bring your own, or buy nearby)
1:00 – 1:45 PM         Judeo-Spanish Music Interactive Workshop
2:00 – 3:45 PM        Master Class for Professional and Amateur singers
4:00 – 5:00 PM        Concert by Hazzan Dr. Tasat at the Cell Theater (open to the public)

Cost of the workshop:  $250.   Includes all events, written materials, concert and a CD.

Students: $180    Includes all events, written materials, concert and a CD.

Auditors:  $150 includes written material and concert only.

Concert ticket: $20

Location:  The Cell Theatre, 338 West 23rd Street, New York City, between 8th & 9th Avenue.  www.thecelltheatre.org

TO REGISTER & for more information contact: ramon.tasat@verizon.net or call 301-587-2482