Third International Festival of New Jewish Liturgical Music

After two successful seasons in Washington, D.C., this highly acclaimed music festival was a smash hit in Milwaukee. Co-sponsored with Shalshelet - The Foundation for New Jewish Liturgical Music, the Festival was held at Cardinal Stritch University on June 13-16, 2008.

Read the Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle review of the Gala Festival Concert!

eighthnote Savor the music! These composers were chosen by Shalshelet's judges to have their music presented at the Festival. Many have their festival music and more on their sites. (If you know the URLs for any of these composers, please notify the WSJL webms and she will add them.)

Arlene Frank

Manel Frau-Cortes

Marcelo D. Gindlin

Mark Glicksman

Devin Goldenberg

Sylvia Goldstein

David P. Goldstein

Steven Greenman

Terry Horowit

Sharone Horowit-Hendler

Katy Jordan

Wayne Krieger

Joe Kurland

Judi Lamble

Orit Perlman

Geela Rayzel Raphael

Lance Rhodes

Robbi Sherwin

Jhos Singer

Jeremy Stein

Irene Steiner

Shawn Zevit

Festival Highlights

The Shalshelet musicians were hosted at synagogues throughout the community on Shabbat. Some participated in the services and others spoke about their music.
Several days of Workshops were held for the community as well as festival participants. See descriptions of the Topics, Schedules, and Presenters
The Sunday night concert showcased the music of the Shalshelet composers. Performers included soloists, individual instrumentalists, and a 24-voice choir, directed by Joyce Altman, composed of Milwaukee choristers from groups such as Bel Canto Chorus, Milwaukee Jewish Community Chorale, and Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Chorus.