Philip Mayer, Temple Micah’s Music Director, will share his personal story and musical journey—the experiences, influences, and moments that shaped him as a musician and ultimately led him to Temple Micah. From studying tabla in India as a young man to performing at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi to playing on Broadway, Philip will reflect on the path that took him around the world and through 15 years as a freelance musician in New York City, and how those experiences continue to shape the way he thinks about music, community, and purpose today.
Register before 5 p.m. the Sunday before for in-person lunch ($10) or by the next evening for the Zoom link.
Philip Mayer is a drummer and percussionist specializing in jazz, contemporary music, and the music of the Middle East. His career highlights include extensive touring with multi-platinum artist Natalie Merchant and playing drums for the Broadway musical The Band’s Visit, which won 10 Tony Awards, a Grammy for Best Cast Album, and an Emmy. He has performed at some of the most prestigious venues in the U.S., including Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, and on The Late Show with David Letterman and Good Morning America.
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