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From Where I Sit
Vivian Lazar,
Director
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You might think that it's not possible to present a concert of nuanced music with 350 singers on stage. You might expect a "big band sound" but not one filled with sensitive singing.
This season, HaZamir singers proved, once again, that their artistry extends beyond "just lots of voices." Their lyrical performance of
Uri Tsafon and Mi Haish complemented their performance of Mishaela and the premiere of Gerald Cohen's L'Dor Vador.
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Imagine the hush of 350 singers singing pianissimo (very quietly) in Avery Fisher Hall and then hearing that sound grow, until it reached its richest peak of fullness.
Sometimes it's hard to remember that HaZamir is comprised of teenagers. HaZamir teens tend to be unusually thoughtful, compassionate and generous. It is with great pride that we offer this snapshot of the 2014-2015 HaZamir season. While there is still more to come in the next few months, our season has been full and rich. We invite you to take a peek at some of the highlights of the past months.
Then stay tuned for what's coming next...
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That's a wrap! See y'all at Festival!
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HaZamir Teen Leader Shabbaton
Twenty-five HaZamir Teen Leaders (we missed our 3 Teen Leaders from our HaZamir Israel chapters) gathered for a Shabbaton of learning, reflection, bonding and planning prior to the 2015 HaZamir Intervisitation & Chamber Choir Retreat. We shared a wonderful weekend preparing for Intervis including Teen Leader led Shabbat services and programs, discussions on identity and leadership and plenty of singing!
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Teen Leader-led Havdallah
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Preparing for Intervis
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For a D'var Torah Given by
Noam Fields-Meyer, Teen Leader of HaZamir Los Angeles
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HaZamir Israel chapters
t
ogether for the first time
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Dedication of "Etz HaZamir",
the HaZamir tree, in Beit She'an
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HaZamir Israel Alumni Staff
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HaZamir Israel Alumni Staff
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Special thanks to Hadas Sturman, our HaZamir Israel Coordinator, and Herzl Yona, Director of the Beit She'an Community Center (Matnas), for arranging this event.
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HaZamir Alumni Reunion in Israel
HaZamir Alumni from our chapters in both Israel and the United States gathered for a reunion in Kfar Saba this winter. So many familiar faces, many in uniform, returned to sing with us.
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To listen to this excerpt of
T'filah sung at the
HaZamir Alumni Reunion
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HaZamir Festival
Three-hundred and fifty HaZamir singers participated in this year's HaZamir Festival as they prepared for the Gala Concert at Avery Fisher Hall in Lincoln Center. HaZamirniks reconnected with old friends from across the U.S. and Israel and many new friendships were forged. What a wonderful weekend filled with rehearsals, learning, friendship and song!
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HaZamir Teen Leaders so happy to be together at festival.
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Intense focus of Chamber Choir singers
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Making friends from across the ocean
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Teen Leaders coast to coast
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HaZamir Israel discovers the wonders of snow
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33,405 Hours of Rehearsal
1,755 Measures of Music
350 Singers
26 Cities & Conductors
2 Countries
1 Maestro
1 Stage
1
Joyous Sound
Led to a glorious concert on the stage of
Avery Fisher Hall in Lincoln Center
HaZamir Gala Concert
The lively HaZamir Gala Concert included a rousing premiere of
Gerald Cohen's
L'Dor Vador
. This new work was commissioned by the Cantors Assembly in honor of Matthew Lazar and HaZamir. HaZamir's own
Three Tenors
rocked Avery Fisher Hall with their scat singing in Moishe Oysher's
Chad Gadyo
. Is it any wonder that the applause was deafening and the audience was on its feet?
HaZamir honored
Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer
with the Zamir Choral Foundation's
Kinor David Award at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center at the HaZamir Gala Concert on March 22. Last year's honorees, Elena and Jay Lefkowitz presented Dr. Ruth with the beautiful Kinor David created by celebrated artist, Mark Podwal.
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Dr. Ruth conducts HaZamir,
with a little help from her friend
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The Three Tenors
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Elena & Jay Lefkowitz present the
Kinor David Award to Dr. Ruth
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Composer Gerald Cohen is acknowledged after the premier of his new work,
L'Dor VaDor
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Dr. Ruth with ZCF Concert Chairs,
Sherry & Henry Stein, Patti Askwirth Kenner &
Vivian & Matthew Lazar
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Mark Podwal who created the
ZCF's Kinor David with Dr. Ruth
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For Video Selections from the
22nd Annual HaZamir Gala Concert!
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The Zamir Choral Foundation Presents
HaZamir Israel in Concert
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Mazal Tov
Cantor Josh Breitzer
, Conductor of HaZamir Brooklyn, wife Donna and big brother Jonah on the birth of their son and brother, Gideon Natan.
Anna and
Ilan Caplan
, Alumnus of HaZamir North Jersey on the birth of their daughter, Norah Stella. Mazel Tov to proud grandparents, Nancy and
Cantor Joel Caplan
, Conductor of HaZamir North Jersey.
Aluma Nahum
, Alumna of HaZamir Kfar Saba and husband Ori on the birth of their son.
Jessica Sher, Alumna of HaZamir North Jersey on her upcoming marriage to Davey Marcus. Mazal tov to proud father, Cantor Leon Sher, Conductor of HaZamir South Jersey.
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We Extend Our Sincere Condolences to:
Rabbi Gil Bashe
, HaZamir Rabbinic Coordinator on the passing of his mother, Leah bat Yonaton.
Rachel Bogin
(HaZamir Baltimore) on the passing of her maternal grandfather.
Kelly Shepard
, Conductor of HaZamir Los Angeles on the passing of his father, Jim Shepard.
Shira Silver
(HaZamir Westchester) on the passing of her maternal grandmother, Janice Felsher.
May the Memories of Those We've Lost
Always Be a Blessing
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Photography: Lev Avery-Peck, Alan Avery-Peck, Brynna Fish, Ellie Reis
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