ByzB 102: Intro to Byz Notation – T2 2026
In this course, students study the foundational symbols needed to read a syllabic hymn 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 (solfège) and melos in the Diatonic Modes: 1st, Plagal 1st, 4th, and Plagal 4th Modes. Students should plan to come to at least one half hour chant practice session and one half hour Voice Lab 100 session each week. 102 students can decide if they want to review the beginner topics they covered last term in Voice Lab 101 or proceed to the advanced topics in Voice Lab 100. Transfer students should attend the beginner topics sessions.
Materials: ByzB Starter Set from the Trisagion School store (enrollees receive 25% off-find the access code in the Introduction to the course)
Prerequisite: ByzB 101 or placement test
Class Dates: Term 2, 2026 (May 4 – June 21)
Instructors: Kamal Hourani & Dina Marinakos
Cost: $275
Practice Sessions:
Tuesdays, 8:30 – 9 pm ET (Kamal)
Wednesdays, 8:30 – 9 pm ET (Kamal)
Thursdays, 2 – 2:30 pm ET (Dina)
More practice session times will be added as needed based on number of students enrolled.
Voice Lab 100 sessions:
Wednesdays, 1:30 – 2 pm ET (advanced topics)
Wednesdays, 2 – 2:30 pm ET (beginner topics)
Thursdays, 7:30 – 8 pm ET (advanced topics)
Thursdays, 8 – 8:30 pm ET (beginner topics)