I have read the entire article, and the vast majority of the article describes a well-seasoned, expert musician who was tapped by necessity to take over for a synagogue in need.
She served her congregation as 'cantor soprano' until they could hire Stark (another well-known and respected cantor, who's music was THE music of choice, along with Schlessenger from Mobile for the High Holy Days in their time). But I still fail to have read the section that talks about her other job responsibilities, her role as pastoral care giver, her clergy status within the congregation and community and her acceptance as THE Cantor for the congregation.
Rather, just the opposite. The article talks about how she served until a premier cantor could be hired.
I did read carefully the parts that talk about her family's history and how it played a part in her understanding of Hebrew. But I did not read anything beyond her application to music to support a title of 'cantor'. I think by todays standards, she still would be classifed as 'cantorial soloist' but perhaps she might have chosen to enter HUC's DFSSM if it had existed in that time.
If I have missed key sections, please feel free to enlighten me. But i have read the entire article.
I have read the entire article, and the vast majority of the article describes a well-seasoned, expert musician who was tapped by necessity to take over for a synagogue in need.
She served her congregation as 'cantor soprano' until they could hire Stark (another well-known and respected cantor, who's music was THE music of choice, along with Schlessenger from Mobile for the High Holy Days in their time). But I still fail to have read the section that talks about her other job responsibilities, her role as pastoral care giver, her clergy status within the congregation and community and her acceptance as THE Cantor for the congregation.
Rather, just the opposite. The article talks about how she served until a premier cantor could be hired.
I did read carefully the parts that talk about her family's history and how it played a part in her understanding of Hebrew. But I did not read anything beyond her application to music to support a title of 'cantor'. I think by todays standards, she still would be classifed as 'cantorial soloist' but perhaps she might have chosen to enter HUC's DFSSM if it had existed in that time.
If I have missed key sections, please feel free to enlighten me. But i have read the entire article.
Shabbat Shalom,
Cantor Brad Hyman