The Making of a Reform Jewish Cantor. Judah M. Cohen

with Cantor Goldstein several times in the period leading up to the interview to report on their progress and ask for feedback. Such behavior suggested the heightened level of commitment required for application to the program, especially regarding aspects outside the musical realm such as Hebrew knowledge. At the same time, the stated emphasis on the personal audition during this time underlined the extent to which the process mirrored that of a conservatory (or opera company) audition, with which many students had some familiarity.