trisagionschool.org | Site-Wide Activity https://trisagionschool.org/activity/ Activity feed for the entire site. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:11:23 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 7ee899650246464d545e164a40b79111 Jerome Alleyne replied to the topic Dina's Presentation Slides in the forum ByzB 101 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/dinas-presentation-slides/#post-62189 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:35:15 -0500 Thank you!

]]> 7fa30369da038277730f562cd4608995 D's profile was updated https://trisagionschool.org/activity/p/8517/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:17:24 -0500 0 730a2ce31549b3b1c72f6c432a3318cf Dina Marinakos replied to the topic Q & A in the forum ByzB 101 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/q-a-73/#post-62188 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:48:02 -0500 Hiya Conner! I started sharing my presentation links in a new forum post here. I will plan to share each week’s presentation at the end of that particular week. So, Week 2 will be available on the afternoon of Friday, Oct 9. If I ever forget to share, please feel free to remind me!

]]> 785fb4923d46a55e444888e9313e83a0 Dina Marinakos started the topic Dina's Presentation Slides in the forum ByzB 101 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/dinas-presentation-slides/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:44:33 -0500 Week 1: Includes links to parallagi note name practice games

]]> 151d5dbd656c66a76e30d5e5c81c01ad Colin replied to the topic Questions in the forum Auto 112 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/questions-13/#post-62186 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:28:46 -0500 Hello, I was listening to this week’s automelon, and the intonation was “nenano.”

What is that?

]]> c153915ebe4c2de31620955343c00909 Christopher Holden replied to the topic Introductions in the forum ByzB 102 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/introductions-45/#post-62184 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:26:26 -0500 Hello there. I’m Christropher and I attend St. George Greek Orthodox church in Oklahoma. I have not been chanting very long but look forward to improving.

]]> 03d3b3a0725c7ff0ae87b36123e36c22 Juliana replied to the topic Class Forum in the forum ByzB 103 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/introduction-5/#post-62183 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:18:15 -0500 Hi all, I’m Juliana and I attend St. Catherine’s OCA mission in DFW, Texas. I’m excited to learn more about Byzantine chant and gain more confidence and fluency in reading notation. Happy chanting everyone.

]]> b11a658b067c823ce4fdab6b6e15c6d2 Conner Ramsey replied to the topic Q & A in the forum ByzB 101 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/q-a-73/#post-62180 Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:57:53 -0500 Goof afternoon, I was wondering Ms Dina if I could somehow get access to the recording of the ByzB 101 zoom lesson from Friday October 1st from 2:30 to 3:00,

thankyou.

]]> 1b1c3d7f850c42e0c4856cf5ca5a6645 chastain.erick@gmail.com replied to the topic Welcome to ByzB 101! Please Introduce Yourself in the forum ByzB 101 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/welcome-to-byzb-101-please-introduce-yourself-13/#post-62178 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:16:26 -0500 Hello my name is Erick, I am very interested in Byzantine chant and have some experience with Gregorian Chant. I on occasion attend a Melkite outreach and am learning for that purpose!

]]> 851425e9d0af01aabce9bd1370a45825 Brett Wells replied to the topic Class Forum in the forum ByzB 103 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/introduction-5/#post-62177 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:27:06 -0500 Greetings ! I am Brett Wells and go to Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Pittsburgh. I very much look forward to learning more about Byzantine chant this session.

]]> 7365a19e71f5a4eed847af400ae8d850 Erik forden replied to the topic Welcome to ByzB 101! Please Introduce Yourself in the forum ByzB 101 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/welcome-to-byzb-101-please-introduce-yourself-13/#post-62176 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:12:23 -0500 Hello my name is Erik (Moses) I’m a convert to orthodox and have been interested in chanting. I attend Greek Orthodox Church in Illinois. I’ve never been much confident in my voice. Hope for that to change. Thanks!

]]> d65facbac151e5ecda8d4b1f7c02f5bf Avelina Accad replied to the topic Q & A in the forum Oct 208 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/q-a-76/#post-62175 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:14:12 -0500 Nevermind. I found the answer- just join in the Zoom mtg.

]]> d91f930e4d27fa9cea6e8529ed5a48b9 Avelina Accad replied to the topic Q & A in the forum Oct 208 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/q-a-76/#post-62174 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:36:34 -0500 Hi- do I need to register for (another) Zoom class if I’m only sitting in and not participating?

]]> cc43feb18ee9f5c164ef9af04ee1e52f Niko replied to the topic Welcome to ByzB 101! Please Introduce Yourself in the forum ByzB 101 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/welcome-to-byzb-101-please-introduce-yourself-13/#post-62173 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:13:30 -0500 Yiasou Georgios!

]]> ac4c5f02bd573563e16a83b6b07538fa Niko replied to the topic Welcome to ByzB 101! Please Introduce Yourself in the forum ByzB 101 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/welcome-to-byzb-101-please-introduce-yourself-13/#post-62172 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:12:59 -0500 Hello everyone,
My name is Niko Gerasimos Kazonis. I pray you are all well and in good health. I live in Chicagoland area as well as central Indiana where I work and teach commercial secular music at a boarding school. I have a bachelors in music composition and theory and am very excited to start my chanting journey over again as an adult! God…Read more

]]> 302150afb51f409af5713612c89ebacc Georgios Koultourides replied to the topic Welcome to ByzB 101! Please Introduce Yourself in the forum ByzB 101 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/welcome-to-byzb-101-please-introduce-yourself-13/#post-62171 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:11:58 -0500 Hello! My name is Georgios and I attend Sts.Constantine and Helen in Merrillville, IN! I am a student at Indiana University studying law and public policy with a minor in Modern Greek language.

]]> fea433f13c05c222978c2f214613d663 Dina Marinakos replied to the topic Student Introductions in the forum Auto 112 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/student-introductions-2/#post-62169 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:09:44 -0500 The harp is so cool!!

]]> 9b792c407843ebe6170b7362ef541a14 Dina Marinakos replied to the topic Questions in the forum Auto 112 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/questions-13/#post-62168 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:08:53 -0500 Ooh! I’m sorry I just saw this! Glad you came!

]]> ef01245219de6b8beec1a4fa80166183 Dina Marinakos replied to the topic Q & A in the forum ByzB 101 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/q-a-73/#post-62167 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:07:51 -0500 Hiya, Shawn!

Try t his link:

Join Amy’s Voice Lab Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 844 0549 3640
Passcode: 159585

]]> 6845ebf941581038c64df5da082b95e3 Shawn Mahan replied to the topic Q & A in the forum ByzB 101 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/q-a-73/#post-62166 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:28:07 -0500 Good Afternoon Dina,

Thank you for your kindness today.

I was unable to locate the link for the Lab to be held this evening.

I really appreciated todays class.

Thank you again.

]]> 6636c67361556c12b49fb9a9ae5462f4 Dionysia started the topic Questions in the forum Auto 112 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/questions-13/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:02:28 -0500 Hello Dina – I see that tonight’s session is full. For tomorrow’s session I will be on a bus on my way back from Agia Skepi monastery and all I will have is the bandwidth available via my cell phone. I apologize for not signing up sooner. If there is any time left at the end for me to chant at tonight’s session I would appreciate it.

]]> 97503690e6e1eca83d31ba275aaf8ab3 Dionysia started the topic Student Introductions in the forum Auto 112 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/student-introductions-2/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:50:47 -0500 Hello everyone. My name is Dionysia. I live in Maryland where I serve at the chant stand at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral. I am also a harpist. I look forward to meeting you.

]]> 254b5f2ecc8c75e9b87302c6cab4a596 Gabriel Cremeens replied to the topic Q & A in the forum Oct 208 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/q-a-76/#post-62161 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:11:07 -0500 You don’t have to prepare them like you do the homework piece, but I would encourage you to read through the lesson on each hymn and listen to the recordings at least once.

]]> 414b1943185d24de86141f9e5ff8c45c Elijah replied to the topic Introductions in the forum ByzB 102 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/introductions-45/#post-62160 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:34:38 -0500 Hi! I’m Elijah and I attend St. Raphael’s in Thousand Palms, CA with my wife and 2 y/o daughter. I’ve enjoyed contributing as much as I’m able at the chanter’s stand since we entered the Church this past year. Looking forward to learning more and the path ahead.

]]> d8c7005640663d463702a68202b9d9db Daniel Lopez Orraca replied to the topic Introductions in the forum ByzB 102 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/introductions-45/#post-62159 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:55:36 -0500 Hello all! My name is Daniel, and I serve at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Miami, FL. I was chrismated this year on the Sunday before Theophany. My journey into Orthodoxy (among other things) was pushed forward by my growing interest in Byzantine chant. I’ve been assisting at my parishes chant stand for about 7 months now. I look forward to…Read more

]]> 8d9ed328a4d7563c75aee29ad5376aa1 Miguel Xenios Ortiz's profile was updated https://trisagionschool.org/activity/p/8492/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:55:34 -0500 0 d42dd4ccfe6a91f19b22628ee5ab6202 Joseph replied to the topic Class Forum in the forum ByzB 103 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/introduction-5/#post-62156 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:12:28 -0500 Hi, I am Joseph Kulak of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Asheville NC. I am am also excited to continue my learning adventure here at Trasagion.

]]> 83b118d8d9684c4619aa2c1bb5ac702a Noor Anna replied to the topic Welcome to ByzB 101! Please Introduce Yourself in the forum ByzB 101 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/welcome-to-byzb-101-please-introduce-yourself-13/#post-62153 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:57:35 -0500 Hello everyone,
God willing everyone is in good health & strength. My name is Noor; my parish family calls me Anna. I currently attend Holy Virgin Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church in West Sacramento, CA, where we have some esteemed byzantine chanters. My dear mother+ was an Arabic chanter, so growing up, we learned a lot of troparia and liturgical…Read more

]]> a5a5bde0767ac76a738c868cbb9f5ab1 Peter George replied to the topic Zoom Class Times in the forum Typikon 100 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/zoom-class-times/#post-62151 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:10:14 -0500 Hello, it will be on Wednesdays!

]]> edbc9edecd793e82c1a8527f727ce85e Dina Marinakos replied to the topic Q & A in the forum ByzB 101 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/q-a-73/#post-62150 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:13:25 -0500 Sorry there doesn’t seem to be a clear answer for you at your parish!

Each parish tends to have their own “chant culture” that is effected by the lead chanter and the clergy. If your lead chanter can’t provide a clear answer for your, consider humbly approaching your priest to ask for guidance.

]]> 06b767baabbcbd084e383896185a7591 Dina Marinakos replied to the topic Q & A in the forum ByzB 101 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/q-a-73/#post-62149 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:09:46 -0500

Voice Lab 100 Practice Session Schedule & Zoom Info – Term 3 2026

Check that page. It has the link.

]]> 2c251391403154e121f321859c4fe6ef Annie Yost replied to the topic Q & A in the forum ByzB 101 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/q-a-73/#post-62148 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:08:14 -0500 Hello! I struggling to find the link to join the zoom sessions for voice lab, where do I go to join?

]]> 25d6e8a174878e8d4f49706fdcf7e9ae jodielstreeter@gmail.com replied to the topic Welcome to ByzB 101! Please Introduce Yourself in the forum ByzB 101 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/welcome-to-byzb-101-please-introduce-yourself-13/#post-62147 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:07:12 -0500 Hi, I’m Jodie and am in the choir at St. Anthony Antiochian Orthodox Church in San Diego, CA. Looking forward to learning chanting skills!

]]> bf75d1494ddea3a7c68ccdf31e8d830a Katya Rusev replied to the topic Welcome to ByzB 101! Please Introduce Yourself in the forum ByzB 101 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/welcome-to-byzb-101-please-introduce-yourself-13/#post-62144 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:59:01 -0500 Hello, everyone!
Christ is in our midst!

My name is Katya Rusev, and I am a Chanter at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Scottsdale, Arizona.

I joined the choir at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Burgas, Bulgaria, when I was eleven years old. Under communism, this meant facing a lot of trouble at school and causing problems for my family.

I…Read more

]]> 31074d6d354e71a9a082beecf4cea8c6 Gabriel Cremeens replied to the topic Announcements & Updates in the forum Auto 110 – T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/announcements-updates-23/#post-62143 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:55:45 -0500 P.S. Due to this issue, I will also arrive 15 minutes early, and stay 15 minutes longer, at tomorrow’s (Thursday’s) lab, so that those who were unable to get in today due to the mix-up with the lab sign up sheets can come tomorrow.

Also due to this issue, several of you were signed up for what were actually Oct 205 labs. I removed you from those…Read more

]]> 6924790574424b805a2a37064f560da2 frluke@chicago.goarch.org replied to the topic Welcome to ByzB 101! Please Introduce Yourself in the forum ByzB 101 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/welcome-to-byzb-101-please-introduce-yourself-13/#post-62141 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:24:01 -0500 Hi everyone, I am answering this on the eve of the Feast of St. Romanos, the Melodist. We are having a vigil for him shortly here at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Oak Lawn, IL, and I happen to be the parish priest there.

I took Byzantine Chant classes in Seminary, but our instructor could only speak Greek, so I want to re-learn the…Read more

]]> 4500eb4034f5e13cd7fff29dc2635fec Gabriel Cremeens replied to the topic Announcements & Updates in the forum Oct 205 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/announcements-updates-22/#post-62140 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:23:43 -0500 Good afternoon, all,

I have to ask your forgiveness. Due to going back and forth between Albuquerque (Mountain Time) and Vancouver, WA (Pacific Time), and a technical error in the website, Auto 110 got the same sign-up sheet as Oct 205, and those classes are now double-booked today starting at 3:45 pm Eastern Time. (This error was only on the…Read more

]]> 64631dc0556f9cfe54f1ae2cafb295eb Gabriel Cremeens replied to the topic Announcements & Updates in the forum Auto 110 – T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/announcements-updates-23/#post-62139 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:23:04 -0500 Good afternoon, all,

I have to ask your forgiveness. Due to going back and forth between Albuquerque (Mountain Time) and Vancouver, WA (Pacific Time), and a technical error in the website,  Auto 110 got the same sign-up sheet as Oct 205, and those classes are now double-booked today starting at 3:45 pm Eastern Time.  (This error was only on the s…Read more

]]> 5693a226aab1b7ed69bcc363823edf02 Sandra Alastanos replied to the topic Introductions in the forum ByzB 102 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/introductions-45/#post-62138 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:16:40 -0500 Hello, I am Sandi Alastanos, I attend St. Spyridon in Clarksburg WV. My husband has been a lifetime member of our church, I joined almost 5 years ago. I have always loved music and have taken many lessons, as well as belonging to many choirs. I am excited to expand my knowledge with this program.

]]> eefa4ef707dbcfaa0ef4ca540fd5c4c2 Corie Anna Kiu replied to the topic Q & A in the forum Oct 208 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/q-a-76/#post-62136 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:07:59 -0500 Hello,

What do you see as the goal for the hymns we’re studying in the course that are not specified as homework hymns? To gain familiarity? To work on them in a similar way to the homework hymns? I’m trying to figure out how to structure my work for the weeks.

Thanks!

]]> 82712f4e43cd04c526b4b45488378ded Corie Anna Kiu replied to the topic Introductions in the forum Oct 208 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/introductions-46/#post-62135 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:05:04 -0500 Hello! My name is Corie Anna. I’m part of Believers Eastern Church, which is a church that was born out of a missions movement in Asia and Africa over the last 45 years and now has more than 10,000 parishes. We have embraced Orthodox faith and practice and are working and praying toward relationship with the larger Orthodox community. Please p…Read more

]]> ebbb1e2635bddec505228019c41cfb17 Samuel Herron replied to the topic Analytical Listening - Praises Doxastikon of the Holy Fathers in Plagal 4th in the forum FM 301 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/analytical-listening-praises-doxastikon-of-the-holy-fathers-in-plagal-4th/?view=all#post-62134 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:23:01 -0500 yes and also a difference of their individual styles and also of the modes themselves.

]]> 90dca94c569bd73820e70c55e2a7ec59 Shawn Mahan replied to the topic Q & A in the forum ByzB 101 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/q-a-73/#post-62133 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:22:26 -0500 Good Morning,

I loved reading all of the introductions and noticed that no one else mentioned they are a chanting “prospect”. I’ve been told I fit in as a “prosepct” and have not officially been included with my churches chant group. I’ve been informed attending this class is no guarantee I will be accepted. How does prosecting work? My church…Read more

]]> 3aeda6ec3a7697e9707c3398ff2bd2b4 Samuel Herron replied to the topic Analytical Listening - Praises Doxastikon of the Holy Fathers in Plagal 4th in the forum FM 301 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/analytical-listening-praises-doxastikon-of-the-holy-fathers-in-plagal-4th/?view=all#post-62132 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:21:56 -0500 Excellent observations, and this is very true! All master chanters make use of silence in this way. It’s a key aspect of anyone’s style, very well done.

]]> 2e276aa7840b8c111b63821c423d1321 Samuel Herron replied to the topic Analytical Listening - Praises Doxastikon of the Holy Fathers in Plagal 4th in the forum FM 301 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/analytical-listening-praises-doxastikon-of-the-holy-fathers-in-plagal-4th/#post-62130 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:21:35 -0500 Excellent observations, well done. Enjoyed reading this.

]]> 3680563af79795981aab22a6749dbae4 Samuel Herron replied to the topic Questions in the forum FM 301 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/questions-12/#post-62128 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:18:06 -0500 Yes, and the lesson is updated. It should be there now.

]]> e47a5479d26a4dfd2b0863784f8cbd15 Samuel Herron replied to the topic Questions in the forum FM 301 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/questions-12/#post-62127 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:17:46 -0500 Yes, deep breaths and lots of practice, it takes time to build them up. I used to have the hardest time with them.

]]> 592823556daea0d1b1db6b55dd5edfaf Samuel Herron replied to the topic Questions in the forum FM 301 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/questions-12/#post-62126 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:17:08 -0500 Good observations, so for the first question, yes that’s how I do it. There are many varying ways to handle it though.

For your second question, I let the second Zo get a bit higher than normal, mainly to highlight that it isn’t a fully flat Zo, it’s more like a Vou in first mode going to Pa, slightly flat, but not a full half step. In trying to…Read more

]]> 595c5a96e949b15fb47b7eff49be03aa Richard (Rdr. Patrick) Fountain replied to the topic Introduction in the forum Papadic 401 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/introduction-6/#post-62119 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:07:19 -0500 Hi all,

Richard (Rdr. Patrick) Fountain here – protopsaltis at St Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Church in Lubbock, TX. I’ve gone through the 100-300 level classes in Trisagion, so this is my first 400-level class and I’m excited to keep learning!

Unfortunately I won’t be in the lab tonight as I’m out of town at a music conference (my day job is…Read more

]]> e6c7c6d87b7108621d03a7e1c9a7c3cc Nina replied to the topic Questions in the forum FM 301 - T3 2026 https://trisagionschool.org/forums/topic/questions-12/#post-62111 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:41:53 -0500 On the Week 2 “Analytical Listening: Identifying Similarities and Differences in Styles” page, the second video of Dimos Papatzalakis is missing. Is this the correct video?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJvRgfKrYQ8&list=PLT_YSXbuVi8jQbB-mfTmtXboY9ekmST1r&index=31

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