Octoëchos 206: Plagal 2nd Mode – Term 3 2025

This course serves as a systematic primer in the theoretical and practical aspects of Plagal 2nd Mode.  This mode will be studied within the context of the Anastasimatarion; that is, the Resurrectional hymns of Saturday night Vespers and Sunday morning Orthros.  Upon completing this course, a student will be proficient in the heirmologic and sticheraric forms of Plagal 2nd Mode.

Enrollment in this class includes enrollment in Voice Lab 100. Students are encouraged to look at Voice Lab topics and attend sessions that interest them.

Prerequisite(s): ByzB103 (Basic Reading Fluency) or an equivalent course of study.

Class Dates: Term 3, 2025 (Sept 29 – Nov 16)
Instructors: Gabriel Cremeens & Samuel Herron

Zoom Practice Sessions (all times Eastern):

Tuesdays, 6:15 – 6:45 pm ET
Wednesdays, 2:30 – 3:00 pm ET
Thursdays, 2:30 – 3:00 pm ET

More practice session times will be added as needed based on number of students enrolled.

Voice Lab 100 sessions:

Beginner topics:  Thursdays 1:30 – 2 pm ET and 8 – 8:30 pm ET
Advanced topics: Wednesdays & Thursdays, 8 – 8:30 pm ET