Celebrate! with Ezekiel's Wheels Klezmer Band - Exploring Klezmer

Exploring Klezmer: Ashkenazi Music and Songs

Join in the fun! Learn about different musical instrument families (woodwind, string, and brass) and sing along to a lively set of traditional klezmer tunes played on clarinet, violin, trombone, and double bass. Band members will share klezmer music and its significance in secular Ashkenazi Jewish culture both in Eastern Europe and in the United States. Sing along to songs with Yiddish lyrics and discover popular Yiddish words!

The Celebrate! series, appropriate for family audiences and children ages 5 and up, highlights America’s rich cultural diversity through the arts. This program is tied directly to President and Mrs. Kennedy's concern for and support of the arts and culture in a democratic society. Thanks to generous support from AT&T, the Martin Richard Foundation, and the Mass Cultural Council all performances are free.

Please note that in order to optimize your comfort and enjoyment, reservations are required for all visitors to this free program. Make a reservation online or call 617-514-1644 and leave a detailed message. All large groups must speak with a staff member a week in advance to ensure that there will be adequate seating. Children are seated on a carpeted floor with their caretakers and space is available on a first come, first served basis. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

We encourage audience members to wear masks to boost the comfort level of the staff and your fellow participants.

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