A maqam is a system that creates the melody to the songs we sing. In the Sephardic jewish tradition, the maqamat have a deep spiritual meaning. Every torah portion, holiday and lifecycle event has an associated maqam that musically encapsulates the emotion of the moment.
We’ll look at different piyyutim and explore why the maqam has been designated for that piece. We’ll sing through this cycle, following our calendar, and learning a ton of rich and incredible melodies together. We’ll be adding these melodies to our shabbatot throughout the year, too.
Think of this class as a deep dive into the music behind our piyyutim, one part musical theory, one part singing.
This workshop is for literally everyone and anyone who likes to sing and learn.
Mondays, 7:15 - 8:45 PM
3/4, 3/11, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15
Private residence in the mission
Members
All adult education programs are included in Kitchen membership
Non-members
$180
Registrant Information
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