A native of Cleveland, Ohio, CantorĀ Daniel GildarĀ studied at the Cleveland Institute of Music, majoring in piano, theory and voice. In addition to his cantorial duties, Cantor Gildar has an international reputation as an accompanist of both cantorial and secular music. He has participated in seven historic missions to Eastern and Central Europe under the auspices of the Chaim and Gila Weiner Society for the Advancement of Cantorial Art. Cantor Gildar has been the accompianist for every concert produced by Cantors of the World.