Slivovitz

Upcoming Performances:

27 October 2012: Ohio State University Clarinet Spectacular

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Slivovitz

Slivovitz (formerly the Michigan State Klezmorim) was founded in January 2010 and performs traditional Yiddish music at campus and community events. We have worked with some of the top klezmer artists in the world, including Steve Weintraub, Kurt Bjorling, and Daniel Kahn.

Personnel

• Will Cicola, director and clarinet
• Ben Fuhrman, violin and mandolin
• Sarah Patterson, violin
• Dilek Engin, viola
• Kayla Cicola, tsimbl
• Nate Bliton, accordion
• Tim Patterson, bass
• Cassandra Hibbard, bass clarinet (emeritus)

Will Cicola: Notable Klezmer Experience

• Director and lead clarinet, Slivovitz
• Director and lead clarinet, Miami University Klezmer Ensemble
• Assistant Director and lead clarinet, Ithaca College Klezmorim
• Member of inaugural Cornell University Klezmer Ensemble
• Private klezmer studies (performance practice and history) with Joel Rubin, 2003-2006
• Member of first annual IC Klezmer Alumni All-Stars
• Various local performances (weddings, bar mitzvahs, etc) in the Ithaca, NY area
• Extensive experience with transcription, notation, and arrangement of klezmer tunes; see Writing for more details