Klezmer Ensemble
- Americana
- Country
- Fiddle
- Folk
- Guitar
- In-Person Classes
- Instrumental
- Old Time
- Roots
THIS IS AN IN-PERSON CLASS
Oy vey! Get ready to dive into the rich world of Klezmer music! Each week, we’ll learn tunes together by ear, exploring different dance forms, accompaniment rhythms, ornamentation, and the historical and cultural roots of this vibrant musical tradition.
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to lead your very own Klezmer dance set! This ensemble is open to players of any instrument—welcoming both those new to klezmer and experienced shpielers alike.
Class Schedule
Wednesdays: Sep. 10, 17, 24, Oct. 8, 15
Time: 6:30-7:45pm ET
Location: Passim School of Music, 26 Church Street, Cambridge, MA(Classrooms are located on the second floor; unfortunately, there is no elevator.)
Ages: 18+
Please Note:Pre-sales are highly encouraged! Online sales end 2 hours before the class begins. A minimum of 4 students is required for the class to run. If canceled due to low enrollment, you will be notified and receive a full refund.
Rebecca Mac
- Global
- Klezmer
Rebecca Mac is Boston-based violinist and violist, regularly performing in various ensembles including Mamaliga, a contemporary quartet performing original Klezmer and Eastern-European folk inspired compositions, Zol Zayn, a klezmer dance-band, and Zunroyz, a trio un-earthing string repertoire from the Jewish music archives. Mac can also be found performing on the Turkish yali tanbur. Mac has performed nationally and internationally at renowned music festivals including KlezKanada, Yiddish Summer Weimar and Yiddish New York.
