ByzB 103: Byzantine Notation Basic Fluency
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. Students will continue to study vocal technique and should plan to come to at least one half hour regular practice session and one half hour Vocal Technique Session each week.
Prerequisites: ByzB 102
Cost: $225
Class Dates: 3rd Term 2021 (August 30 - October 17)
Regular Practice Sessions (All ET):
Tuesdays 8:30 - 9:00 pm
Thursdays 2 - 2:30 pm, 9 - 9:30 pm
Vocal Technique Sessions (All ET):
Tuesdays 8 - 8:30 pm
Thursdays 1:30 - 2 pm, 8 - 8:30 pm