Join us for the third season of MUSIC AT EMANU EL, where we’ll explore Jewish music in America—from Klezmer to Big Band to Yiddish showstoppers. This season promises musical guests who bring phenomenal voices, insightful teachings, and transformational spiritual leadership. Building on the new partnerships forged in our first two seasons, we’ll continue to expand our connections both within the Houston community and beyond.
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-Cantor Rollin Simmons
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Cantor Simmons and her extraordinary cantor colleagues, Josh Breitzer, Arik Luck and Shira Ginsburg explored the Jewish experience in America, through the genres of Yiddish and American musical theater, folk music, art song, and more.
Klezmer Conservatory Band Founder/Director Hankus Netsky and composer/performer Eden MacAdam-Somer led a behind-the-scenes master class workshop in ‘oral tradition’ with Shepherd School students. Following a reception sponsored by Kenny & Ziggy’s, the learning came together in a concert by Shepherd School students and the Klezmer Conservatory musicians.
Heading into MLK weekend, we stepped back into the glamorous era of swing for a night of big band music, dancing, desserts, and drinks! We experienced the influence of jazz legends: Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Duke Ellington and Count Basie performed by Phillip Hall (piano), Ernesto Vega (sax), Erin Wright (bass), and Cantor Rollin Simmons (vocals), along with their swingin’ big band. Swing era chic filled the room!
In partnership with the ERJCC.
Experience it Again
A journey through imagination celebrating magical places and times past and present including music from Pippin, Anastasia, Camelot and The Beatles. Fun for all ages!
Chava Mirel, celebrated for her rich vocals, lush harmonies, and rhythmic phrasing, will bring her loving and compassionate presence to lead us in prayer, teaching and song.
A concert highlighting the music of Jewish composers who fled persecution in Europe and immigrated to America during the early 20th century.
We joined together with other Houston congregations (HCRJ, Sh’ma Koleinu, and Temple Sinai) to start the month of Elul, the month leading up to the High Holy Days, in soulful song. We filled the Proler chapel with our voices, as Eliana taught us and helped us prepare our spirits for the Days of Awe ahead.
Experience it Again
