Klezmer Summer Intensive (Teens & Adults)

Project Info

Project Description

Age: 16+
Type: Camp
Format: In-Person
Term: Summer
Term Length: 1 week | Monday – Friday | August 15 – 19
Schedule: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Duration: 1.5 hours
Class Size: 5-8 students per small group; 20 students in large ensemble
Price: $350 | Financial aid available
Instructors: Zoe Aqua – violin | Ira Temple – accordion and piano
Prerequisite: Prior study of an instrument + application
Contact: 718.622.3300, info@bkcm.org

Strings, winds, brass, percussion and accordion players and singers are invited to join our Klezmer Summer Camp Intensive in the Klezmer capital of the world—New York City. No prior experience with Klezmer is necessary and everyone is welcome!

This session is geared toward advanced beginner/intermediate players and no previous background in Klezmer or reading music is required. Learning by ear is encouraged and charts and written resources are available for those who would like to read notation.

Registration Info

For more information and to apply for this camp click here. Call 718-622-3300 to speak with a registrar.

Click here for our Summer 2022 policies. For complete information on our registration process and policies, click here.

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