Professional Classical Chamber Orchestras/Ensembles
Steven will work with professional classical
chamber ensembles using his own klezmer arrangements to be performed in concert
together with the ensemble.
College Conservatory String Programs
Steven will show how klezmer ensemble performance
practices relates to classical chamber music with shared musical ideas and
ensemble interaction. A focus on the more artistic klezmer "chamber"
repertoire to be featured as well as klezmer dance music.
Elementary, Jr. High and High School
String Programs
Steven will design a class teaching klezmer
repertoire, technique and style to your school string program. Working closely
with your string director or conductor students to learn klezmer style, phrasing
and repertoire as well as building an interactive ensemble together. Music
to be learned by ear and with music. Possible as a one-time masterclass or
a longer residency.
Suzuki
Klezmer
Steven will work with your Suzuki class
(all levels welcome) teaching klezmer modes, scales, ornamentation, style
and phrasing by ear. Students will learn how to play together as a small klezmer
ensemble integrating both lead and second (sekund) parts. Possible as a one-time
masterclass or a longer residency.
Professional and Amateur Klezmer Band Coachings
Steven will coach your local klezmer ensemble
with knowledge gleaned from years of concertizing, klezmer workshops, recordings.
Choosing repertoire, identifying roles for instruments in the ensemble and
working intensely with Jewish phrasings and stylings open for all instruments.
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Klezmer Workshops/Masterclasses
Emphasis of klezmer workshops/masterclasses will involve internalizing the music through singing the melodies, playing "by ear", learning proper "Jewish" phrasings both melodically and accompanimentally, learning the different categories of the klezmer repertoire and understanding of the history of the klezmorim and their music. Artist in Residencies are also possible with your music program in which Steven will work with the musicians for a series of workshops/masterclasses to learn klezmer repertoire, style, ornamentation and phrasing culminating in a concert with the participants of the material learned. |