ByzB Youth 2 – Term 1 2025
Students study the foundational symbols needed to read syllabic hymns in Byzantine notation and continue their study of modal theory. Students will study intervallic symbols, qualitative symbols, rhythmic symbols, and symbols that indicate the mode and scale. Students study Heirmologic hymns on parallagi and melos in the Diatonic Modes: 1st, Plagal 1st, 4th, and Plagal…
Read MoreOctoëchos 201: 1st Mode – Term 1 2025
The eight Octoëchos courses serve as a systematic primer in the theoretical and practical aspects of the eight modes of Byzantine Chant. Each mode is studied within the context of the Anastasimatarion, that is, the Resurrectional hymns of Saturday night Vespers and Sunday morning Orthros. Upon completing all of the Octoëchos courses, a student will…
Read MoreOctoëchos 202: 2nd Mode – Term 1 2025
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…
Read MoreByzB 103: Byzantine Notation Fluency – Term 1 2025
This course focuses on developing reading fluency on parallagi in syllabic hymns and Sticheraric hymns and goes much deeper into symbols indicating the mode and scale (martyries and fthores). Students study four Diatonic Sticheraric hymns as well as Heirmologic hymns in the in the Enharmonic and Chromatic Modes: 2nd, Plagal 2nd, 3rd, and Grave Mode.…
Read MoreByzB 101: Parallagi, Scales and Basic Vocal Training – Term 1 2025
Students will study two hymns and learn to chant them on the text of the hymn and on parallagi (solfège). Students will learn about the different modes and scales in Byzantine chant and study the intervals of the Diatonic and Hard Chromatic scales. They will also study the basics of good vocal technique. Students should…
Read MoreTypikon – 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 – T1 2025
This class is meant to be repeated because students experience the most success when they have continued vocal training and support. During students’ first pass they learn how to modify their current vocal recipe for better vocal health and stamina. Then as they repeat the class they explore changes to their recipe that furthers the…
Read MoreVoice 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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St. George Workshop 2023: Advanced
Welcome to the Advanced Class for the 2nd Annual St. George Byzantine Music Workshop. Our focus will be on Plagal First Mode Papadic.
Read MoreOctoëchos 206: Plagal 2nd Mode – 4th Term 2023
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…
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