Typikon – Order of Services (StGeorgeABQ)
This is a multi-part course designed to teach students the order of the Divine Services. In Typikon 100, we will learn the basic outlines of the major services of the Orthodox Church: Vespers, Matins and the Divine Liturgy, focusing on the fixed portions of the services rather than the variable elements. Students will also learn…
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Voice Lab 100 – T3 2024
In Term 3 of 2024, we are streamlining and expanding our vocal technique instruction. Voice Lab 100 as it was previously offered no longer exists. We are allowing a few people to test out the new and improved Voice Lab 100 course materials and format this term before publicly offering it again. If this is…
Read MoreFestal Menaion 302: Modulations – Term 3 2024
The focus of this class will be on modulations – the changing of scales and modes, both common and uncommon – found in the sticheraric repertoire. Prerequisites: 200 level courses, FM 301, or approval of the instructor. Email info@trisagionschool.org to request an evaluation. Class dates: 3rd Term 2024 (Sept 30 – Nov 17, 2024) Chant…
Read MoreTypikon 100 – Term 3 2024
Typikon 100 is a course designed for beginners, who would like to learn the order of the Divine Services. In Typikon 100, we will learn the basic outlines of the major services of the Orthodox Church: Vespers, Matins and the Divine Liturgy, focusing on the fixed portions of the services rather than the variable elements.…
Read MoreSpring Workshop 2024: Beginner
In this workshop, you will learn to read basic Byzantine notation so that you can follow along with an experienced cantor and begin to figure out simple Heirmologic hymns in Byzantine notation on your own. You will also have an opportunity to build fluency on parallagi and melos, in Heirmologic and Sticheraric hymns. We will…
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Vocal Health for Holy Week (and the Rest of the Year) – Webinar with Amy Hogg
Postponed to Sunday, April 14, 2024, 8 – 10 pm ET During this webinar, Amy Hogg, Protopsaltria of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral and TSBM Byzantine Chant and Voice Instructor, will teach basic bio-mechanics of how the voice works. Attendees will learn how to do simple vocal exercises that increase range and vocal stamina, how…
Read MoreIntoning the Epistle: The Art of Proclaiming the Word of God – Webinar with Fr. Romanos Karanos
Monday, April 8, 2024, 8-9:30 pm Eastern Time In this online webinar, Fr. Romanos Karanos, professor of Byzantine Chant at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, will discuss the art of intonation that is used for the proclamation of the Epistle and Gospel readings. Fr. Romanos will introduce and teach, with examples, the concepts…
Read MoreOctoëchos 202: 2nd Mode – Term 2 2024
This course serves as a systematic primer in the theoretical and practical aspects of 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…
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