Mifgash Musicale Summer Institute for Synagogue Musicians Hebrew Union College—Jewish Insitute of Religion Cincinnati, OH • July 26–July 30, 2009 Download 2009 Registration Form

Mifgash Musicale, a joint program of the Union for Reform Judaism and Hebrew Union College, is designed for synagogue musicians (singers, accompanists and choir directors) who have some experience leading worship but want to engage in more in-depth study of liturgy and repertoire for holidays, cantillation, nusach and choral conducting. This year's curriculum will focus on in-depth study of liturgy and repertoire for Shabbat.

Experts in the field of Jewish music from Hebrew Union College, the American Conference of Cantors, the Guild of Temple Musicians and the Union for Reform Judaism will teach. Students will have the opportunity to participate in master classes and receive individualized coaching.

Participants must be affiliated with a Union for Reform Judaism congregation, be sponsored by a member of the clergy from their area and have a membership in the Guild of Temple Musicians (GTM). For information about the GTM, please visit the organization online.

Location and tuition will be announced. (Additionally, students are responsible for either bringing or purchasing certain required texts. Details will follow upon acceptance.)

Download the Mifgash Musicale registration form. Review the faculty list and bios. Looking for answers to what planning for Mifgash entails? See our Frequently-asked questions.

PLEASE NOTE: Because Mifgash Musicale requires a minimum number of accepted registrants in order to take place, we recommend that you do not commit yourself to travel or other logistical plans (particularly flight reservations) until you have received word of your acceptance and word that this year's program will proceed.

Additional questions?
Please email the Union for Reform Judaism's Department of Worship, Music and Religious Living,
or telephone the department at 212.650.4193.