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Updated 5/23/2019

Klezamir

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    MA

Institution/Business Type: Performing Group

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Feast on KLEZAMIR’S banquet of roots rockin’ klezmer infused with a wide range of other styles in the tradition of true klezmorim from time immemorial! Based in Western Massachussetts, Klezamir has delighted audiences of all ages all around New England and New York for over 30 years. Klezamir plays Yiddish, Klezmer, Israeli and original music for weddings, school programs, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, concerts, and celebrations of all kinds. With influences from jazz, to country, Eastern European, blues, rock, classical, folk musics, Klezamir “could well be the ultimate American Klezmer band.”

For parties, weddings and Bar or Bat Mitzvot ONLY - a great selection of jazz, swing, rock, Bossa Nova, classical, country, a DJ!, easy dance instruction and games is available for parties.

For more info, please contact Amy Rose: 413-835-1484, amyrosemusician@gmail.com, www.klezamir.com

 

Here are straightforward, right to the point descriptions of what Klezamir offers:

Klezamir plays Jewish music - klezmer tunes,  both traditional ones dating to the 1900’s in Eastern Europe and brought to the USA by Jewish immigrants and original klezmer tune, and Hebrew melodies. If a singer is requested, the songs are sung in Yiddish, the language of Jews in Eastern Europe for 1000 years until the Holocaust, Hebrew, and some English.

By special request only:  Klezamir plays classic rock and jazz standards, teaches traditional dance, leads party games.

The band has 2 - 5 members depending on your event. We play flute, piano, electric and acoustic guitars, clarinet, mandolin, bass and drums. Trombone, tuba, melodica, vocalist and/or accordion are available upon request.

Hire Klezamir for:

  1. Concerts

  2. School programs

  3. Dance and instrument workshops preceding a concert or school program

  4. Parties

  5. Weddings

  6. Bar Mitzvahs or Bat Mitzvahs

Find Me

Amy Rose
Job Title: Manager
Phone: 413-835-1484
Address:
705 Station Road
Amherst, MA 01002-3420

Additional Content:

About

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Performing Group

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship

Year Founded:

1986

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Performing Group

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship

Year Founded:

1986

Disciplines

Primary Discipline:

Music - Ethnic / World

Additional Disciplines:

  • Music - Traditional

Activities and Services

Activities and Services:

  • Performance / Concert / Reading
  • Residency - Community
  • Residency - In School
  • Wedding / Parties / Private Gatherings
  • Workshops / Demonstrations / Master Class
Seasons Active: spring, summer, fall, winter
Events Per Year: 20

Communities

Populations Engaged:

  • Adults
  • Businesses
  • Elders
  • Families
  • General Public
  • Immigrant Populations
  • Incarcerated (or Formerly Incarcerated) individuals
  • LGBTQ Populations
  • Native American Tribes
  • Nonprofits
  • People with Disabilities
  • School Groups
  • Teens
  • Veteran/Active Duty Military Personnel
  • Youth-At-Risk

Languages Available:

  • Hebrew

Accessibility of Services

Accessibility of Services:

Klezamir plays in accessible venues.

I Have Worked With

Affiliations and Accomplishments

Professional Associations

Professional Associations:

  • Creative Ground

Professional Associations

Professional Associations:

  • Creative Ground

Awards

Awards:

  • n/a

Education

Education:

  • Early in Klezamir's career, Joe and Amy attended the acclaimed KlezKamp
  • Amy Rose has a BM from the University of Michigan
  • Keith Levereault has a BM from Westfield State University.

Artist Info

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • Afterschool Program
  • Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
  • Community Site / Center
  • Corporate Business
  • Healthcare Facility
  • Private Studio
  • School / University

Ages Served:

  • Pre-Kindergarten-age
  • Elementary School-age
  • Middle School-age
  • High School-age
  • College-age
  • Adults
  • Seniors

Subject Areas:

  • Arts Integration - Foreign Languages
  • Arts Integration - History and Social Science

Certifications and Training:

  • Amy Rose, Music Teacher's Certification, UMass, 1992

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • Afterschool Program
  • Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
  • Community Site / Center
  • Corporate Business
  • Healthcare Facility
  • Private Studio
  • School / University

Ages Served:

  • Pre-Kindergarten-age
  • Elementary School-age
  • Middle School-age
  • High School-age
  • College-age
  • Adults
  • Seniors

Subject Areas:

  • Arts Integration - Foreign Languages
  • Arts Integration - History and Social Science

Certifications and Training:

  • Amy Rose, Music Teacher's Certification, UMass, 1992

Touring Artist

Technical Requirements:

  • Available upon request.
  • In many venues, Klezamir can provide all PA equipment. You need only provide a stage or performance area of 12' x 16', a grounded electrical outlet and enough space for the audience to get up and dance.

Fee Range:

$200 - $3,000

State of Residence:

Massachusetts

Minimum Number of Performers:

2

Maximum Number of Performers:

5