Klarinet Archive - Posting 000252.txt from 1997/02

From: Fred Jacobowitz <fredj@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: Klezmer Kamp
Date: Sat, 8 Feb 1997 19:07:37 -0500

Jenny,
Look it up in the archives for a more complete picture. In a
nutshell it is Eastern European Jewish wedding/party music.

Fred Jacobowitz
Clarinet/Sax Instructor, Peabody Preparatory
Machaya KlezmerBand in theWahington, DC/Baltimore area

On Sat, 8 Feb 1997, JE Kirkwood wrote:

> Please pardon me for being a little bit stupid but what is Klezmer music?
> I'm hoping its an American term which I wouldn't know anyway. Please
> enlighten me so I can follow your discussions. Jenny.
>
> On Fri, 7 Feb 1997, Richard Faria wrote:
>
> > Hello All!
> >
> > I remember hearing about a summer music camp that specialized in teaching
> > Klezmer music. Has anyone else heard of this? I can't remember where I read
> > it, and consequently can't find the info. If anyone could kindly jog my
> > memory, I would appreciate it. (I had a public school student ask me about
> > it)
> >
> > Cheers
> >
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> > Assistant Professor of Music (Clarinet)
> > Ithaca College
> > School of Music
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