Product Description
When
commissioning Rejoice and Sing it was
our intention not only to have a concert work written for our Youth Chorale but
also a work that would be an instrument in teaching Hassidism, for what better
way is there to teach Hassidism than through its music. We also wanted to
demonstrate that authentic Hassidic music can be arranged in a sophisticated
musical manner without having to sacrifice the inherent folk nature and
simplicity that is so indicative of Hassidic song. We were most fortunate in
securing the talents of Sholom Kalib to carry out this project with us. Dr.
Kalib from youth has been steeped with a unique blend of love and understanding
of traditional Jewish music and a very high degree of general musicianship. He
succeeded in turning these basically simple tunes into a highly inventive
musical work without sacrificing the legitimate qualities of the material with
which he was working. It is hoped that those using this arrangement will find
the same degree of success that we have had in our many performances.
We
wish to acknowledge with appreciation the following who made this work
possible: Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Liebowitz of Dayton, Ohio who sponsored the
commissioning of this work; Rabbi Jack Riemer, the board of directors and the
members of Beth Abraham Synagogue, Dayton, Ohio for their support and help in
many projects of the Youth Chorale; the devoted and hard working members of the
Beth Abraham Youth Chorale who gave birth to this work and who, through their
many unique accomplishments, have carried the message to their community and to
communities throughout the United States that Jewish youth is indeed vibrant
and very much alive.
It
is our fervent hope and prayer that this work will be a significant addition to
the great heritage of Hassidic music and that those who will utilize it will
indeed have an opportunity to "Rejoice and Sing."
The melodies included are:
Tzahali
Vôroni (Bobov)
Nigun
Rom'mu
(Rabbi M. Twersky)
Ëmôsai
(Lubavitch)
Bilvôvi
(S. Brazil)
Kol
Tsôhôlô (B. Z.
Schenker)
Hodu
(Modzitz)
Hinë
Ma Tov
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