
SCHEDULE
*The workshop schedule is subject to change
Seattle Yiddish Fest workshops are an immersive experience. All classes are meant to work as one program that gives the participants a clear picture of Yiddish musical culture. That is why it's highly recommended to attend the whole event. However, it's also possible to drop in for a day or even part of a day and gain valuable insights and experience.
Our goal with these workshops is to both give a clear overview of Eastern European Jewish musical practices as well as work on the nuance of ornamentation and style, broadening of vocal and instrumental repertoire and gesture and repertoire of Yiddish dance.
As the number of participants is limited, the faculty will be able to have a personal relationship with the participants adjusting the program to the needs of the group. So, if in the process we discover that there is a need for an extra class on a particular topic, we will adjust the schedule to accommodate it.
More detailed schedule is coming soon!
Friday, Mar 31, 2023
Saturday, Apr 1, 2023
Sunday, Apr 2, 2023
There is no daytime programming on Friday, however the faculty is available for individual coaching on demand.
For evening programming scroll down.
@Pugit Sound Community School
10:30 Registration
11 am - 1 pm Workshops in song and dance and Instrumental music
1 - 2:30 pm Lunch break
2:30 - 5 pm Workshops in song and dance and Instrumental music
@Pugit Sound Community School
10:30 am Registration
11 am - 1 pm Workshops in song and dance and Instrumental music
1 - 2:30 pm Lunch break
2:30 - 4:15 pm Workshops in song and dance and Instrumental music
Yiddish Fest Lecture Series
12 pm - 5 pm various talks
Evening events
Friday, Mar 31
Shabbes unter di shtern
@Seward Park (picnic area 2)
An informal potluck gathering in Seward Park to get to know each other, sing, eat, read poetry, jam and hopefully it by the campfire!
Saturday, Apr 1
Klezmer Dance Ball
@ Rainier Arts Center
An evening of traditional Yiddish (and Yiddish adjacent) dancing led by Sasha Lurje and MIchael Alpert with music by Shpilkis, with a couple short sets of listening music throughout the night.
Sunday, Apr 2
Final concert
Songs of the Jewish Ukrainian heartland
@ The Royal Room
The closing concert will feature a special performance by Michael Alpert, Sasha Lurje, Stuart Brotman and Craig Judelman, presenting Songs of the Jewish Ukrainian Heartland, in solidarity with the brave people of Ukraine