The Kolot Women’s Choir is set to begin its new season on Sept. 9 with a fresh face at the helm. Zoey Waldman-Schein has been named the new artistic director, succeeding longtime director Betti Blumoff, who passed away suddenly last January.
Waldman-Schein, a graduate of Webster University with a bachelor’s degree in Choral and General Music Education, brings a wealth of experience in music education, nonprofit development, and social justice facilitation to the role. In addition to the new position with Kolot, Waldman-Schein is a program designer and strategist with Tiny Windows Consulting and serves as a teacher and song leader at Temple Emanuel, Central Reform Congregation, and the JCC Family Center and Early Childhood Center.
Open Invitation to Join Kolot Women’s Choir
As the Kolot Women’s Choir prepares to begin its new season, Waldman-Schein invites anyone interested in joining to attend the first rehearsal at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, held at Congregation B’nai Amoona.
Weekly Rehearsals at Congregation B’nai Amoona
Participation in Kolot Women’s Choir is open to women of all ages and Jewish backgrounds who share a love of singing Jewish music in Hebrew, English, and Yiddish, as well as show tunes and standards from the Great American Songbook. No auditions are required, and while the ability to read music is preferred, it is not necessary.
A Choir Rich in Jewish Musical Tradition
Kolot meets weekly on Monday evenings from September through May and performs at various community events, offering concerts for local organizations and senior living centers. The choir, which was founded in 2005 by member Jackie Gerson, currently features more than 25 singers.
Join Kolot Women’s Choir: No Auditions Required
For more information or to RSVP for the Sept. 9 rehearsal, contact Waldman-Schein at [email protected].
