SHABBAT B’SHIR:
Magevet of Yale University
WHEN: Friday, January 31, 7:30 PM
WHERE: Temple B’nai Abraham, 300 E. Northfield Rd., Livingston (entrance on E. Cedar Street)
ADMISSION: Free and open to the public
For information call 973.994.2290 . Visit the TBA website at www.tbanj.org.
Temple B'nai Abraham will hold a Shabbat B’Shir (a musical Shabbat Service) and present Magevet, Yale University's a cappella group dedicated to singing Jewish, Hebrew and Israeli music.
Founded in 1993, Magevet is known for their unique, diverse repertoire; their sweet and sophisticated vocal blend and their spunky, lighthearted sense of humor. The group sings everything from Renaissance pieces to Yemenite dance tunes to modern Israeli pop (not to mention a 5/4 ode to a coffeepot a la Dave Brubeck).
When the group is not in New Haven serenading the Yale campus, Magevet tours the United States and the world, sharing their warmth and enthusiasm with Jewish communities both near and far.
A typical Magevet concert brings together the music of a wide range of Jewish experience, from the 15th century until the present. At the core of their performances is their deep respect for the rich musical traditions that Judaism has inspired and their commitment to sharing the full range of this tradition with the Jewish community today.
Most of their arrangements were written by members of the group. Current members are: Johanna Press, Isabel Singer. Leah Salovey, Katherine Mc Daniel, Esther Portynasky, Julia Rothchild, Nora May, Micah Sukol, Reed Morgan, Daniel Gordon, Scott Elliot Greenberg, Kyle Sevel and Josh Fitt.
