Klezmerorchester workshops 2025 – register now!

14–16 February and 29 May to 1 June in Erfurt

In the first workshop, 14–16 February 2025, we prepare a new programme and expand on the basics of the klezmer style on your instrument, taught by professional musicians.

Sheet music is helpful, but it does not say anything about how the music is actually being played, which is why we do not send sheet music out in advance. Learning how to interpret the written music in klezmer style is one of the main aspects of the workshop. Learning by ear does also play a role, although there will be sheet music for most of the tunes.

Professional klezmer musicians teach you the basic principles of klezmer music theory and how to play it on your instrument. Our multifaceted team gives you the opportunity to get to know different approaches and musical signatures.

Klezmer music is dance music – which is why we will also learn the basics of the specific yiddish dances and rhythms.

Klezmer music had originally been transmitted orally. Our approach to teaching klezmer music today mirrors this tradition. Additionally, it encourages your individual way of interpreting music and being creative with it. After the first workshop, you will have enough time to use what you learned and rehearse for the upcoming concert on your own. During the final rehearsal, 29 May to 1 June 2025, we will set the final arrangements.

Please note:
Full participation in BOTH rehearsal weekends is a basic requirement for participation in the concert. It is not possible to register for the workshop alone. Please also have a look at our BASIC IDEAS to find out which instrument sections are already complete.

First workshop klezmer orchestra: 14–16 February 2025
Final rehearsals and concert in Erfurt: 29 May to 1 June

Our connecting language is the language of klezmer music. Our spoken language is predominantly German. Many of our German participants don’t speak English. If you don’t understand German, please tell us in advance and we will do our best to arrange for you to sit next to an English speaker who can help with translation.
We will try to translate important issues into English. Please understand however, that we cannot translate every detail. You are still very welcome to join us!

Participation should not fail due to financial hurdles. Please contact johannes@klezwecan.de if you cannot afford the fee.




Tutors



Alina Bauer

Alina Bauer

Violin, Leipzig

Claas Sandbothe

Claas Sandbothe

Drums, Hildesheim

Jan Hermerschmidt

Jan Hermerschmidt

Saxophone/Clarinet, Berlin

Johannes Paul Gräßer

Johannes Paul Gräßer

Director, Violin/Conductor, Erfurt

Sabine Döll

Sabine Döll

Flute/Double Bass, Bad Endbach

Sanne Möricke

Sanne Möricke

Accordion, Berlin

Susi Evans

Susi Evans

Clarinet, London/Hannover

Szilvia Csaranko

Szilvia Csaranko

Artistic Director/Arranger, Accordion/Piano, Hannover


Basic ideas

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Registration

  • You want to take part?
  • You read the FAQ and the conditions of participation (see below)?
  • You identify with our philosophy?

Full participation in BOTH rehearsal weekends is a basic requirement for participation in the concert.
It is not possible to register for the workshop alone.

Please also check which instrument sections are already complete under “basic ideas”.

Participation should not fail due to financial hurdles. Please contact johannes@klezwecan.de if you cannot afford the fee.

Please register here via Google Forms!




KlezWeCan e.V. Conditions of participation

In effect since January 1, 2020

Dear participant, please read this entire document carefully! On registration you are agreeing to accept these conditions of participation. There are two parts. Both parts are important to read and understand.

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