Nigunim Chorus, directed by Achi Ben Shalom, meets on Sundays, 4pm at Cong. Netivot Shalom, Berkeley.
Repertoire
Our repertoire is varied, and includes contemporary and classic songs in Hebrew, Yiddish, Ladino and English, arranged for choral singing.
Every meeting starts with vocal warm-ups, learning singing techniques. We spend the rest of the time learning new pieces and reviewing previously taught music.
Sight-reading skill is helpful, but not a requirement. However, singing on pitch and comfort in singing in harmony are requirements.
Goals
The chorus’s short-term goal is to provide an on-going musical activity that is recreational, enjoyable and healing. The long-term goals are: (a) preserving traditional Jewish folk songs; (b) passing on the legacy to the next generation; (c) building a repertoire that can be performed occasionally; and (d) providing a space where participants can grow musically both individually and as part of a group. The group is growing from year to year, and many members have been with the group since 1998.
Nigunim Chous is growing every year. This fall there are close to 50 of us!
New Singers are Welcome!
