EDUCATION
1989-1994 The Jewish Theological Seminary-- Cantors Institute, Manhattan, NY
Master of Sacred Music; Diploma of Hazzan
May, 1994Investiture as a Cantor in the Conservative Movement
1994Inducted into the Cantors Assembly, the professional organization
of Conservative cantors
HONORS AND AWARDS FROM The Jewish Theological Seminary
1994Hazzan Abba Yosef Weisgal Award for "excellence in the performance of hazzanut "
Rose S. Rovine Award for Liturgical Music for "great potential in the performance of liturgical music"
1993Cantors Assembly Hazzanut Study Award
Hazzan Morris Schorr Memorial Award
1992 Al Goldberg Memorial Cantorial Scholarship
1991 Hazzan Saul Meisels Award
Rose S. Rovine Award for Liturgical Music
Cantor Elias Rosenfeld Scholarship
1987-1988 University of Miami, School of Music, Coral Gables, FL
1984-1985 Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
English Literature courses towards a Masters Degree
1981-1984 University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature
Creative writing studies with Nobel Laureate, Isaac Bashevis Singer
Performed with the "Singing Hurricanes"
1980-1982 Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
Undergraduate liberal arts courses
Summer, 1980 Academic Studies in Jewish History, Hod HaSharon, Israel
1978-1979 Interlochen Academy of Fine Arts, Interlochen, MI
Studies in voice, drama, and creative writing
Professional Cantorial Experience
Regular Cantorial Positions:
2002-present Cantor, Kehilat Shalom, Gaithersburg, MD
2001-2002Cantor, Beth Shalom Congregation, Taylorsville, MD
2000-2001Cantor, Harford Jewish Center Congregation, Havre-de-Grace, MD
Cantor, Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation, Reston, VA
1995 - 2000Cantor, Beth Israel - Mikro Kodesh Congregation, Baltimore, MD
1994-1995Cantor, Nevey Shalom Congregation, Bowie, MD
1992-1994Cantor, Temple Emanuel, Baltimore, MD
1991-1992Cantor, Temple Beth Shalom, Mahopac, NY
Summer 1991Cantor, West End Synagogue, Manhattan, NY
1987-1989Cantor, Temple Emanu-El, Fort Lauderdale, FL
1984-1986Cantor, United States Navy Commodore Levy Chapel, Norfolk, VA
Other Cantorial (Pulpit) Experience:
1991-1995Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation, Reston, VA
Temple Israel, Norfolk, VA
Temple Beth Sholom, Las Vegas, NV
Rodef Sholom Temple, Newport News, VA
Bolton Street Synagogue, Baltimore, MD
1990High Holiday Cantor, Tree of Life Congregation, Morgantown, WV
1989High Holiday Cantor, Kibbutz Galil Israel, Galil, Israel (Inaugurating
1986High Holiday Cantor, Temple Israel, Tulsa, OK
1986-1987 Temple Kol Ami, Plantation, FL
Recordings
2002 "Love is All Around" CD ( with Manny Perlman)
1999"Kol Ha L'viah: Voice of the Lioness" CD
1998Digital Dreidel-- CD-ROM, recorded all vocals
Additional Musical Experience
2007 I Lombardi, Verdi, Amici Opera, Philadelphia PA
2002-presentAppearances in “Manny and Kim” vocal duo, performing a wide variety of musical genres with Cantor Emanuel Perlman
1990-present Solo concerts throughout the United States
2002 Soloist with National Symphony, Washington, DC
2001 Soloist with Handel Choir of Baltimore, Soprano,
Israel in Egypt, Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
1997Soloist with The Handel Choir of Baltimore,
Achsah, in Joshua
Merab, in Saul
1992Featured vocalist, WJZ TV, Channel 13, Baltimore, television special:
Holidays in Harmony
1990Israel Ministry of Tourism
Performed holiday programs with musical troupe throughout Israel
1988-1989Soloist with classical musical ensemble, performing throughout FL
1984-1985"Full Sail Band" Norfolk, VA, lead vocalist
1984Yanbal Cosmetic Company with Criterion Studios, Miami, FL
Composed, arranged, and recorded company song for television advertisement
1984U.A.H.C. Camp Coleman, Cleveland, GA
Music Counselor, creative worship services
1995-presentSolo performances for community organizations and local synagogues in the Washington-Baltimore area
Service to the Community and Cantorial Profession
1998-present Chair, Cantors Assembly, Seaboard Region
2002-present Appointed member of Ethics Committee, Cantors Assembly
2006-present Appointed Chair, Cantors Assembly Social Action Committee
2006-present Member of Editorial Board, Journal of Synagogue Music, Cantors Assembly Publication
1999-2002Member of National Executive Council, Cantors Assembly
1995Care for Kids Committee, Sheppard Pratt Hospital, Baltimore, MD
1994-1995BLEWS (Black/Jewish Forum of Baltimore, Inc.), Community Leadership Training Program, Baltimore, MD
Professional Organizations
The Cantors Assembly (World Conservative Cantors Organization)
Modern Music Masters, Lifetime Member
Hadassah, Lifetime Member
Jewish Women International
Na'amat
References
Available on Request
