Chazonim Sing at Westside Shul

The Chabad Council of Chazonim announced today the great success of their 2nd Chazonus Masterclass they held recently with The Westside Institutional Synagogue.

The program was open to chazonim and enthusiasts of Chazonus. Zevi Muller, Cantor of the West Side Institutional hosted the event with special guest Cantor Sherwood Goffin of the Lincoln Square Synagogue of 50 years, who delivered a brilliant lecture outlining his tips for success in Chazonus.

“The talented Chazonim have worked very hard to develop themselves and to prepare for this evening. What a pleasure it is to be able to share the fruits of their devotion and to have the audience enjoy their work,” said Dovid Babinet, the Director of The CCoC. The program featured the talented members of The Council as well as many skilled Chazonim from the community. They sang pieces by Kwartin, Hershman, Ganchof, Kosouvitzky, Secunda and Rosenblatt. The encore sung by the entire group was the Chabad Niggun “Anim Zmiros”.

Cantor Goffin spoke from advised the Chazonim how to be successful in the business. He attributes his ability to keep the position at Lincoln square for over 50 years to his commitment to being of service to the needs of the Rabbi and the congregation. Goffin encouraged the young Chazonim to see their responsibility as uplifting the kavanas of the congregants.

The Council provides opportunities for anyone who has an interest in chazonus to learn more about what’s involved and work on building cantorial skills. It is a home for people who enjoy Classical music, Opera and more importantly Chazonus in using their voices to serve Hashem and uplift the hearts of their friends and families.

The group regularly gets together to sing and discuss chazzonus – with the goal of perfecting the art-form. Those who attend the workshops and master classes can expand their knowledge of nusach, network with other Chazonim and work on building their careers.

Many notable professional Chazonim and singers have worked with the Council.

A special ‘Thank You’ to Corey Steinbock of the Mattress Factory Outlet for his generous support, Yussi Rose and Yanky Rosenberg our generous sponsors.

Text 718.772.3543 to join us on whatsapp and to get more info about free upcoming chazonus workshops or contact [email protected]. For more information, visit chabadchazonim.com.

VIDEO:

Highlights video from the event:

Cantor Sherwood Goffin Part 1

Cantor Sherwood Goffin Part 2

Duet: Zevi Muller and Aryeh Leib Hurwitz sing Rosenblatt’s Uvnucha Yomar