Zamir Gears Up for 40th Anniversary and More!

Hebrew College's Choirs Fill the Fenway Center

The Zamir Chorale teamed up with Hebrew College's three other choirs-in-residence for a splendid concert of Jewish choral music at the Fenway Center on the campus of Northeastern University on May 17. The program included Josh Jacobson conducts rehearsal

sets by Koleinu, Boston's Jewish Community Chorus,directed by Carol Marton; Shir Tzion, featuring students and faculty from the College's Jewish Music Cantorial School, directed by Cantor Charles Osborne; and Kol Rinah, the youth choir of the Prozdor High School, directed by Zamir tenor Avi Wolf. Zamir also premiered Cantor Osborne's "For Jody," a lyrical setting for women's voices of Psalm 150, commissioned by the choir in memory of our dear friend, soprano Jody Weixelbaum. The combined choirs--more than 100 singers--filled the stage for the grand finale, ending with Nick Page's rousing "L'Eyla."

Jazzin' (and Howlin') It Up at the Newbergers

Zamir just can't get enough of the Jazz Tuber Trio. Josh Jacobson conducts rehearsal

The groups reunited for a donor appreciation evening at the magnificent Brookline home of Eli and Carolyn Newberger on May 18. World-renowned artists Eli Newberger, tuba; Jimmy Mazzy, banjo; and Ted Casher, clarinet and sax, jammed with the Zamir Chamber Chorus with hits from the jazz era, including tunes by George Gershwin and Ziggy Elman. Zamir also entertained the audience with Yiddish jazz from the 1930s and contemporary vocal jazz from Israel.

Some unexpected accompaniment from the Newbergers' dog Josh Jacobson conducts rehearsal

Bibi added to the merriment. According to Eli, Bibi, a male Coton de Tulear, is the lead singer, a tenor. His sister, Cici, who took the night off, sings soprano. Thanks, Carolyn and Eli and the band, for another fabulous night of ruff-ruff-ruach and music making.

Cape Cod's Jewish Community Welcomes Zamir

Cape Cod's thriving Jewish community turned out for Zamir's end-of-year performance at the Cotuit Center for the Arts, which boasts a fine concert hall

and lovely art gallery. Hosted by the Jewish Federation of Cape Cod in celebration of its 18th anniversary, Zamir's performance included a smorgasbord of selections from the classical, contemporary, liturgical, jazz, and pop repertoire. The group was accompanied by Edwin Swanborn, piano; Bruce Creditor, clarinet; and Taki Masuko, percussion. Dr. Jules Rosenberg served as guest soloist in movements from Mendelssohn's Elijah, and Cantor Bruce Malin joined the chorus for Weiner's "A Nign."

"Tep" Walks for Music

While Josh Jacobson and the Chorale took to the highway Josh Jacobson conducts rehearsal

for the May 31 Cape concert, our trusty Board Co-Chairman and Chair of the Alumni Relations Committee, Alan "Tep" Teperow, was, literally, pounding the pavement on behalf of Zamir. Tep participated in Boston's Walk for Music, raising over $1,200 for Zamir. This community fundraiser supports all types of music programs in Greater Boston, with 100 percent of the proceeds going straight to each organization. Thank you for your donations to keep music alive in our community!

Pictured: Alan "Tep" Teperow

16-Year-Old Composer Jeremiah Klarman Shines at Soiree

A spirited group of supporters of the Zamir Chorale braved a rainy night to attend a fundraising soiree at the gorgeous 1789 Victorian home of Marc and Michelle Gary in Newton on June 9. The Zamir Chamber Chorus performed a lively set, but the evening's spotlight belonged to 16-year-old composer Jeremiah Klarman, when the choir presented his works "God of Love" and "Rom'mu" to an enthusiastic and appreciative audience.

Josh Jacobson conducts rehearsal

A sophomore at Gann Academy, Jeremiah studies composition with Rodney Lister at New England Conservatory of Music. His first composition was "The Sparrow Dance," written for the piano when he was six. Jeremiah has had his own composition recitals at the NEC Preparatory School and has performed original compositions at the Rivers Conservatory Music School's Annual Seminar on Contemporary Music for the Young.

Many thanks to the Garys (who were celebrating their 32nd wedding anniversary) and to all of Jacobson and Garys

our donors who bid on silent auction items and helped to make the event a rousing success!

Pictured above (l-r):
Seth Klarman, Josh Jacobson, Jeremiah Klarman, Beth Klarman

Pictured right (l-r):

Josh Jacobson, Michelle Gary, Marc Gary

Photos by Mickey Goldin