Skip to search Apply menu Apply Utility navigation Give Life Offices Schools Belz School of Jewish Music School Navigation Menu Programs Cantorial Council of America Contact Us My YU navigation Inside Track Belz School of Jewish Music CONTACT US About The Philip and Sarah Belz School of Jewish Music began in 1954 as the Cantorial Training Institute (CTI). Our first director was Dr. Karl Adler, who served simultaneously as director of CTI and Yeshiva College music department head. Dr. Adler was succeeded as director by Cantor Macy Nulman, noted scholar and author. From 1984-2015, Cantor Bernard Beer served as our school's third director. As of August, 2015, Cantor Beer has been appointed Director Emeritus. Cantor Eric S. Freeman is now the Belz School's Associate Director. In 1984, as the result of a generous donation by Philip Belz of Memphis, Tennessee, CTI was renamed the Philip and Sarah Belz School of Jewish Music in honor of Philip and in memory of his wife, Sarah. As our courses encompass every aspect of Jewish music rather than just cantorial training, the new name more accurately described our school. We are grateful to Jack Belz, son of Philip and Sarah Belz, for his continued and unwavering support of our school and its mission of educating and preparing aspiring professional cantors, ba'alei tefillah, music educators and synagogue laymen as well, to serve the Jewish community throughout the world. Programs The Belz School emphasizes synagogue service and community activities as a whole. LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS Cantorial Council of America The CCA began as a way of providing professional and social resources to Orthodox cantors around the country. LEARN MORE ABOUT CCA Nusach Legacy Project Blog The Cantor Herbert Weiser Nusach Project was established in his memory to honor his love of Hazzanut and education, and to provide a platform for all to learn this beautiful and meaningful art. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE NUSACH LEGACY PROJECT Skip past mobile menu to footer Facebook(link is external) YouTube(link is external) Twitter(link is external) Blogs Instagram(link is external) Yeshiva University 500 West 185th Street, New York, NY 10033 212.960.5400 Accessibility Statement Privacy Policy Editor Login Terms of Use Non-Discrimination Statement Cookies on YU.edu This website uses cookies and similar technologies to understand your use of our website and give you a better experience. By continuing to use the site or closing this banner without changing your cookie settings, you agree to our use of cookies and other technologies. To find out more about our use of cookies and how to change your settings, please go to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. Accept and continue