B'nai Israel Youth Choir

Ensemble Katan

What is it?  A youth choir for young people in the 4th Grade and older who are enrolled in Religious School or whose family are members of the Congregation B’nai Israel. Ensemble Katan sings at congregational Shabbat, festival, and holiday services, Religious School T’filah, and other events.  We join the CBI adult choir during the High Holy Days, for the bi-annual Mediterranean Experience, and for some Shabbat, festival, and holiday services.

Do you have to read music? No.  Rehearsal tapes are provided along with lyrics and music.

Do you have to read Hebrew? No.  All Hebrew is transliterated.

When and where are rehearsals?  Normally, Sundays after religious school, 12:30-1:30PM, in the chapel.  Preparation to sing with the adult CBI choir usually includes 2 short (1 hour or less) Wednesday evening rehearsals.  Details of these rehearsals will be worked out with individual chorister’s schedules.

Is attendance at all rehearsals mandatory?   No.  Regular attendance is encouraged because we cover a lot of material in a very short time.  But if schedule conflicts force a chorister to miss a series a rehearsals, the chorister can return when the conflicts resolve.

How do I enroll my child?  Complete the form below and mail or e-mail it.   

Mitzvah points may be available.

To enroll your young person or for more information, please contact Judy Emick-Leatherwood: