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About Discovering Jewish Music
Product Description Most of us have experienced some sort of "Jewish music", whether it's through synagogue attendance, a Bar Mitzvah celebration, or a klezmer concert. The many forms of Jewish music are as numerous and varied as the number of Jewish communities throughout the world. This book brings together those different kinds of Jewish music, weaving them into a context of Jewish history, philosophy, and sociology, in language that both the professional and the lay reader can understand. Discovering Jewish Music addresses key genres and the many people whose work have made an important contribution to the broad spectrum of Jewish music. The accompanying audio CD with musical examples allows for an opportunity to listen to the music as well as read about it. Review "This is an excellent source for the beginner or lay reader. Recommended." -- Choice, December 2003 From the Publisher This book will be enjoyed by a wide range of readers with interests in Jewish music, culture, and history. The author explains musical terms in a way easily-understandable by those unfamiliar with this terminology. Students of music will appreciate the over 150 musical illustrations. All will enjoy the accompanying audio CD. About the Author Marsha Bryan Edelman is professor of music and education at Gratz College, Melrose Park, PA.
