My public high school orchestra which is located in the United States is scheduled to perform 'Hatikvah', the national anthem of Israel, at a large, public performance in New York City. Do you feel that this is an appropriate performance piece? Consider the controversial political and religious implications of the piece and the performing group. Thanks for your feedback.
For reference, here are the lyrics to this piece:
As long as deep in the heart,
The soul of a Jew yearns,
And forward to the East
To Zion, an eye looks
Our hope will not be lost,
The hope of two thousand years,
To be a free nation in our land,
The land of Zion and Jerusalem.
2006-11-14 13:36:13 · 8 answers · asked by NW 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I have played in my high school band for seven years and every year we play Christmas songs at the "winter" concert.
There's no laws to prevent the playing of what songs, nationally or religiously motivated, the director wants.
Ethically, you are NOT committing treason as long as you are not attempting to recruit people for your country by playing their anthem :)
2006-11-14 13:49:18 · answer #1 · answered by Inquiry888 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends. What's the purpose for it? Is there a large number of Israelis in the audience? Is an Israeli group going to perform something as well? Is it a celebration of some sort of Israeli holiday or something? Are you performing a variety of international pieces? Frankly, I don't see the problem. When I taught in the inner city, among other things, we were expected to sing "The Black National Anthem" every day. I didn't think that was appropriate for a number of reasons, but that's what was expected.
2006-11-14 13:42:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-24 20:11:21 · answer #3 · answered by cornatzer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is appropriate. It's just a piece of music. It is not vulgar at all. Also, we play religious songs all the time, and that's just as "offensive"...so why not play the national anthem of Israel?
2006-11-14 13:38:46 · answer #4 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Well, if it's at a ceremony that's Jewish or Israeli in nature, then fine.
Otherwise, it's a strange song choice to make, just to play it for the hell of it...
2006-11-14 13:44:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are playing the music not signing it. and yes it is great to add songs of various culture into our music.
Why would it not be a great song to add to a recital.
2006-11-14 15:08:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as they play the "Star Spangled Banner" first.
2006-11-14 13:39:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
There's nothing wrong with this.
2006-11-14 13:39:38 · answer #8 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋