"Thread of Blue" Klezmer Orchestra

     In the mid-1990's, the rabbi and a few temple members started to toss about the idea of a Temple klezmer orchestra. Once the word got out into the congregation, people that hadn't played their instruments in 10-25 years became interested. Rehearsals began and so did the excitement. The band was named "Thread of Blue". The klezmer music was enjoyed at our temple and throughout the Jewish community.

     Every year the orchestra invites new members. Because everyone cannot make it to all of the performances, it is important to have at least double on all instruments. Anyone interested should email the Director, Eric Rangell, or call the Temple Beth El office.

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then: Click here for Klezmer materials

Klezmer Links

• Klezmer Institute - Has a project to digitize the sheet music collected by Zinovy Kiselgof in the Ukraine/Belarus area around 1912.
• Yiddish New York - An annual program held at the end of December with in-person and online classes for music and the Yiddish language.
• Ari Davidrow's Klezmer Shack (klezmershack.com) - Links to many Klezmer resources including reviews, bands, articles, and music.
• Klezmer Scores - created by the Scholler family for the Temple Aliyah Klezmer Band: Shpilkes
• Klezmer App - music used in online Jamulus sessions
• Archive of Klezmer Scores - created by the Scholler family for the Temple Aliyah Klezmer Band: Shpilkes

Religious School Music Lessons

• Lesson Plans