Festal 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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St Nicholas Byzantine Choir
Festal Menaion 301: Introduction to Interpretation – Term 3 2023
This class will provide introductory principles to interpretation through the lens of a variety of of repertoire found throughout the great feasts of Christ and the Theotokos. It will focus on the different ornaments, how to incorporate ornaments heard in recordings found publicly by master chanters, and how to build up some basic principles that…
Read MoreFestal Menaion 301: Introduction to Interpretation – Term 3 2024
This class will provide introductory principles to interpretation through the lens of a variety of of repertoire found throughout the great feasts of Christ and the Theotokos. It will focus on the different ornaments, how to incorporate ornaments heard in recordings found publicly by master chanters, and how to build up some basic principles that…
Read MoreByzB Youth 2 – Winter 2024
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 MoreOn Your Marks: Counting Time in Byzantine Chant – Webinar with Dr. Nicholas Roumas
Friday, June 16, 2023, 8-9:30 pm Eastern Time In this online webinar, Dr. Nicholas Roumas will discuss one of the most neglected aspects of Byzantine Chant today: counting time (chronos counting). Time in Byzantine Chant is conceived in a radically different way from in Western music. Dr. Roumas will introduce and teach, with examples, concepts…
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Hierarchical Services (StGeorgeABQ)
Automela Melodies for Kathismata – St John the Forerunner (Cedar Park, TX)
This course is a private group class offered by Gabriel Cremeens to St John the Forerunner Antiochian Orthodox Church in Cedar Park, Texas. The class will meet weekly on Fridays from 2:30 to 3:00 pm Central Time. We will study the following melodies in this course: While Gabriel was saying, 1st Mode Thy confession, 3rd…
Read MoreOctoëchos 207: Grave Mode – Term 3 2024
This course serves as a systematic primer in the theoretical and practical aspects of Grave 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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