Wedding Music
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This bibliographic compilation presents a curated catalog of Jewish wedding music repertoire compiled by Hazzan Paul Kavon and published as a supplement to Conservative Judaism in 1965. The methodology employed systematic documentation of available sacred music compositions suitable for Jewish wedding ceremonies, organizing entries by composer, musical arrangement, textual content, publisher, and performance specifications. The catalog encompasses works by notable composers including Hugo Adler, Samuel Adler, A.W. Binder, Alexander Uriah Boscovich, and Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, among others. Musical selections include traditional Hebrew liturgical pieces such as "Baruch Habo B'Shem Adonoy," "Mi Adir," and "Set Me As A Seal," with arrangements spanning solo voice, SATB choir, and various vocal ranges. The compilation provides practical performance information including voice range requirements, ceremonial placement suggestions for processional music, and publisher contact information for ten major Jewish music publishers. This resource represents a significant contribution to mid-20th century Jewish liturgical music documentation, offering religious practitioners and musicians a comprehensive reference for selecting appropriate musical accompaniment for Conservative Jewish wedding ceremonies while preserving traditional Hebrew textual elements within contemporary musical arrangements.

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Published 1965
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Paul Kavon