Welcome to the website of the European Cantors Association
Patrons: Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis; Cantor Naftali Herstik, Cantor Joseph Malovany

We wish all Cantors, Choirs and Congregations a very hearty שנה טובה

ECA is delighted to announce the 11th European Cantors Convention in Prague, Czech Republic For professional and aspiring service leaders Thursday 17 November 9.30am to Sunday 20 November 5.30pm Guest Teachers: ECA Patron Cantor Naftali Herstik and Maestro Raymond Goldstein with the choir of the Tel Aviv Cantors Institute

The 4-day intensive programme with the world’s outstanding teachers is devoted to the traditional modes and melodies of the synagogue in the Ashkenazi tradition and includes a tour of Jewish Prague

Study sessions, lectures and masterclasses focus on repertoire, technique, interpretation of text and congregational participation. The public can attend the Gala Concert on Saturday night and glorious cantorial and choral synagogue services in two of Prague’s most beautiful synagogues

Come and meet colleagues from all over Europe and further afield, to brush up/ refine/ improve/ develop your approaches/ broaden your horizons and increase your skills and contacts. A warm welcome awaits you from the Prague Jewish Community

Convention is organised and presented by the European Cantors Association Convenor and Conference Organiser, Alex Klein.
Programme Coordinator, Hirsh Cashdan.
Prague Managers, Rabbi Michael Dushinsky, Mrs Alice Grünfeld-Veselá.
Convention is supported by the Jewish Music Institute SOAS University of London, by the Jewish Community of Prague and by individuals and trusts.

Go to the Convention Registration Page to book, with accommodation options

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David Koussevitsky Nusach Book Available

The Toronto Council of Hazzanim has released a compillation of nusach - a few pieces all hand written by David Koussevitsky (1912 - 1985) and given to Eli Kirshblum in 1963-1964 when he studied privately with him.

If anyone wants a copy, please send $30 USD payable to the Toronto Council of Hazzanim, c/o Cantor Kirshblum, 37 Southbourne Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M3H 1A4, Canada.

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Exploring the Power of Bible Cantillation in the Vernacular

A new and exciting experimental avenue. More here.

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Additional Resources:

<<<-- Cantor A M Himelstein Sheet Music Compilation Now Available

DVDs now available to buy from the 6th Cantors Convention in 2011

Links to other cantorial-related sites

Shuls With A Cantor In The United Kingdom (please advise of any changes)

ECA was officially launched on 2 July 2012 at the 7th Annual European Cantors' Convention Manchester UK 2 - 5 July 2012,
by Cantor Joseph Malovany of the 5th Avenue Synagogue New York.

Cantor Malovany is also Professor of Liturgical Music at Yeshiva University and co-Director of the Moscow Academy for Liturgical Music.

ECA is based on orthodox tradition and convention
but is open to all who are interested in the music of the synagogue and the role and art of the cantor.

Join the European Cantors Association Join the European Cantors Association for £10 /€15 per year.

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Last Updated 26th September 2016