If you would like to know a bit about how cantors are trained and perhaps selected watch the interview with Cantor Ibrahim Ayad. He talks a bit about his six years of education learning hymns in Cairo.
Good luck. You will probably get aresponse like "Go to such and such bookstore in Egypt and ask for so and so and if it's your lucky day they might have a copy." It is unfortunate but distribution of such treasures is abysmal.
This was a very good interview. I am glad we had the chance to learn more about his background, how he got to where he is, and who he learned from. I am sure the decision to not read the rest of the questions from everyone on here was due to time. W…
Some Questions to Ask:
1) Please give us an overview of your biography (City of Birth, age, where you grew up, your upbringing, etc).
2) How were you chosen to become head cantor of the cathedral?
3) From whom did you learn your hymns and which can…
There is a new Wikipedia article started started for Muallim Ibrahim Ayad at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ibrahim_Ayad
It would be great if those who have knowledge can edit the entry until there is a complete bio.
Mina,
Thank you very much for the information. If anyone has information about June 18 and 19 as well I would appreciate it. Also, if anyone knows how to get in contact with him, I would appreciate that as well.
From what I gather then Cantor Ibrahim Ayad is in the States (NJ?)? If so, does anyone know his schedule for the upcoming weekend (Saturday and Sunday June 18 and 19) or know who would know or how to get in touch? We would live several hours away bu…