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15 October, 2019 The Magic Shtetl Klezmer Band was honored to be invited to join in on the Chez Lulu Fall Oohlala! Lantern Parade and Harvest Party last month. It was quite a unique performance at the Chez Lulu restaurant with belly dancers, poetry readings, and a parade throughout the Village as well. The rainy… Continue reading Magic Shtetl Klezmer Band Joins Chez Lulu Fall Festivities
24 September, 2019 Dr. Alan Goldspiel performed as a Guest Artist for Brad Diamond’s (tenor) Tuesday evening faculty recital at Samford University – School of the Arts. The recital contained pieces by J.S. Bach, John Corigliano, and Franz Schubert in addition to the piece performed by Diamond and Goldspiel. Goldspiel accompanied Diamond performing Four French… Continue reading Goldspiel Invited to be Guest Artist at Samford University Recital
On Tuesday, September 17th, Professors Alan Goldspiel, Melanie Williams, Lori Ardovino, and Laurie Middaugh set off on an adventure to promote the pursuit of music careers and the University of Montevallo to students at Boaz High School and Snead State Community College.
On August 19th, 2019, the Magic Shtetl Klezmer Band was pleased to perform at the Birmingham Holocaust Education Center’s (BHEC) annual L’Chaim ceremony.
4 July, 2019 Dr. Alan Goldspiel returned for the fourth year in a row to perform as an 18th Century Spanish Guitarist during the Independence Day celebrations at American Village in Montevallo, Alabama. Dressed in period-appropriate attire, Goldspiel's three concerts in the Colonial Chapel were a delight to the audience. During his performances, Goldspiel, a… Continue reading Goldspiel Performs For 4th Year At American Village’s Independence Day Celebrations!
June 9-19, 2019 - Postignano, Italy Dr. Alan Goldspiel was honored to be invited to the 2019 Convivio Conference in Postignano, Italy as a Visiting Artist in June. Convivio's website describes the conference as such: "Convivio unites artists, university professors, and professionals from all walks of life for a unique conference experience in a hilltop hamlet… Continue reading Convivio 2019 Welcomes Visiting Artist Alan Goldspiel To Postignano, Italy
June 7, 2019 On Friday, June 7th, 2019 The Magic Shtetl Klezmer Band was honored to be part of the 20th Anniversary celebration for Cantor Jessica Roskin. Cantor Roskin has been with Temple Emanu-El since 1999. The celebration began with a Shabbat Service and was followed up by a celebratory dinner with the congregation while… Continue reading The Magic Shtetl Klezmer Band Performs At Cantor Roskin Celebration
The 2019 National Association of Composers USA (NACUSA) Mid-South Chapter New Music Through The South Tour was a whirlwind of 5 performances that spanned 3 states in 3 days! Thursday, May 16th, 2019 The first performance on the tour was hosted at Mississippi University for Women (a.k.a. The W) on Thursday, May 16th at 7:30… Continue reading NACUSA New Music Through The South Tour 2019 – 5 Concerts, 3 States, 3 Days!
March 11, 2019 The Alabama School of Fine Arts in Birmingham (known as the Magic City) invited The Magic Shtetl Klezmer Band to take part in their Faculty Recital on Monday, March 11th in their Hess-Abroms Recital Hall. The Magic Shtetl Klezmer Band consists of Alan Goldspiel (guitar), Robert Janssen (clarinet and saxophone), Ron Alexander… Continue reading The Magic Shtetl Klezmer Band Performs At Alabama School Of Fine Arts
On March 10, 2019 at 2 p.m., the University of Montevallo’s Department of Music hosted an afternoon concert by the National Association of Composers, USA in the LeBaron Recital Hall. Dr. Alan Goldspiel, Chair of the Department of Music at the University of Montevallo, performed three times during the concert. The program opened with Dr.… Continue reading NACUSA Returns To University Of Montevallo