Programs

Music

The flagship of the Music Program is the Australian Jewish Choral Festival (AJCF), a first in Australia. Jewish Arts also presents and supports performances of Jewish music and by Jewish musicians, as well as participatory workshops for non-professionals to enjoy.

1. THE AUSTRALIAN JEWISH CHORAL FESTIVAL

Modelled on the North American Jewish Choral Festival, the inaugural AJCF took place in March 2012 at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, with the acclaimed New York vocal ensemble The Western Wind as the faculty. See AJCF Details for information and videos of the festivals that have taken place biennially since then.

The festival offers a unique experience to Jewish and non-Jewish singers of all skill levels who are interested in the rich traditions of Jewish choral music. There are opportunities to sing together in large and small groups with fellow singers, experience singing under the direction of each of the acclaimed faculty conductors, hear a variety of choirs and perform for other festival attendees and the public.

2. MUSIC WORKSHOPS
Ranging from events for enthusiasts who would like an experience of Yiddish, Broadway or Israeli music, to workshops for young, emerging composers to write Jewish music, the occasional workshops are presented by professionals in each field and are open to all.

3. PERFORMANCES
The third focus area is the support of professional presentations of Jewish music and Jewish performers. Jewish Arts has co-presented Australian and overseas artists, and frequently partners with the "Music @VJs" series run by the North Shore Temple Emanuel in Chatswood, Sydney.