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November 23 • 2006
Formal classes brought him a
bachelor's degree in jazz studies for
saxophone from Indiana before he
went on to get a master's degree in
social work from the University of
Southern California and a master's
degree in Jewish communal service
from Hebrew Union College in Los
Angeles.
Appelman's interest in Judaism
came after his interest in music. He
converted in 1999 as he was entering
marriage and continues practicing
his new faith since his divorce.
"I was brought up in a Protestant
environment, but my spiritual con-
nection came through performing
with the choir," Appelman says. "I
started studying Judaism when I
was 20. I always believed in God but
not in Jesus. As time goes along, I've
had a chance to redefine the ways in
which I practice religion?'
Before moving to Michigan,
Appelman played sax for Crystal
Cruises and served as administrative
assistant for the religious school at
Temple Beth Hillel in Valley Village,
Calif.
After settling in Metro Detroit, he
established Appelman Productions
(www.appelmanproductions.com ) to
promote performances,
write and notate com-
positions, provide edu-
cational experiences,
and develop commu-
nity programs in the
arts. He has played sax
for Lorio-Ross Sterling
Entertainment and
worked as a music edu-
cator and youth choir
and orchestra director
for Congregation Beth
Shalom in Oak Park.
Current responsibili-
ties include working as
a music specialist and
enrichment program
developer for Paradigm
Care & Enrichment
Center in Waterford;
a performer, educa-
tor and arranger for
Temple Israel in- West
Bloomfield; and profes-
sional vocalist with the
High Holiday choir for
Adat Shalom Synagogue
in Farmington Hills.
"The bedrock of my
belief system always
has stemmed from
humanity and its spiri-
tual nature," he says.
Appelman sought opportunities
for developing his religious music
knowledge and skills and has attend-
ed the Guild of Temple Musicians-
American Cantors Conference, Hava
Nashira Annual Conference and the
National Conference for Community
& Justice, coming up with a skit
designed to illustrate basic guide-
lines for productive interfaith dia-
logue.
"I am committed to building
and bridging communities through
music and the arts;'Appelman says.
"I think of music and the arts as
vehicles for personal development
and ways of transcending cultural
and religious differences?"
The Zamir Chorale performs the
free program "Lights! Chanukah!
Song!" 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec.10,
at Congregation Shaarey Zedek,
27375 Bell Road, in Southfield.
Reservations are not required.
(248) 357-5544.