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Songleading & Music


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Whether you are looking for exciting new music or are an aspiring songleader, the Music & Songleading section houses all of the information you need. Check out some of the newest Jewish music or assemble your perfect Jewish bookshelf. It's all here!

Interested in learning more about songleading? In the Songleading major at Kutz camp, you can learn all about the essential parts of songleading; from picking up the energy level of the crowd, to body movement and eye contact. Learn the intricacies of being a great songleader and gain the skills necessary to lead your NFTY Region or Congregation. Check out the songleading major at Kutz camp, NFTY's campus for Reform Jewish teens.

NFTY's newest songleading program is NFTY-Nashir: Teen Songleading Institute. This exciting new program for teens entering 9th-12th grade brings musicians together for a weekend of songleader training, skill development and hands on learning. The program will offer intensive workshops, small-group specialty focused electives, individual evaluation and a musical Shabbat experience at URJ Camp Kutz. Participants will work, worship and workshop with their peers and learn from an outstanding faculty.


Music Resources
URJ Music Resources
Learn more about Jewish music, find audio recordings, discover congregational resources and register for training programs.
Songleading Resources
NFTY Blog: You Don’t Need a Title to be a Songleader
Read the personal experience of a one person's journey towards fulfilling their goal of becoming a songleader.
NFTY-SAR Songleader Planning timeline (PDF 393.50 KB)
Use this great planning checklist to make sure your songleading plans are complete and you're prepared for a great event!
Resources for Songleaders from Dan Nichols and Eighteen
Chords for Dan's most popular songs, ready-to-copy songsheets, music mp3s and more!
Noam Katz Music
Click here for chords to Noam's debut album, Rakia!
Kutz 2011 Chord Supplement (PDF 841.20 KB)
Songleader Training
NFTY-Nashir: Teen Songleading Institute
NFTY's Teen Songleading Institute is an exciting new program for teens entering 9th-12th grade to come together for a weekend of songleader training, skill development and hands on learning. It is made possible by a generous grant from Dr. Arthur and Marilyn Lieber.
Hava Nashira: OSRUI's Annual Music and Songleading Workshop (18 & older)
If you teach or lead music in Camps, congregations, or community centers, Hava Nashira is for you. Hava Nashira provides you with the opportunity to improve your skills as you learn from the finest Jewish music innovators and composers
 
 

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