Book Summary
The Making of a Reform Jewish Cantor provides an unprecedented look intothe meaning of attaining musical authority among American Reform Jews at the turn ofthe 21st century. How do aspiring cantors adapt traditional musical forms to thepractices of contemporary American congregations? What is the cantor's role inAmerican Jewish religious life today? Cohen follows cantorial students at the Schoolof Sacred Music, Hebrew Union College, over the course of their training, as theyprepare to become modern Jewish musical leaders. Opening a window on the practical, social, and cultural aspects of aspiring to musical authority, this book providesunusual insights into issues of musical tradition, identity, gender, community, andhigh and low musical culture.
Book Details
| Book Name | The Making Of A Reform Jewish Cantor: Musical Authority, Cultural Investment [With CD (Audio)] |
| Author | Judah M. Cohen |
| Publisher | Indiana University Press (Oct 2009) |
| ISBN | 9780253353658 |
| Pages | 299 |
| Language | English |
| Price | 1681 |
