ByzB 103: Byzantine Notation Fluency – T2 2026

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 should plan to come to at least one half hour chant practice session and one half hour Voice Lab 100 session each week.  103 students can decide if they want to review the beginner topics or proceed onto the advanced topics in Voice Lab 100.  Transfer students should attend the beginner topics sessions.

Prerequisites: ByzB 102 or placement test

Class Dates: Term 2, 2026 (May 4 – June 21) 
Instructors: Kamal Hourani & Amy Hogg
Cost: $275

Practice Sessions (all Times Eastern):
Tuesdays, 9 – 9:30 pm ET (Kamal)
Wednesdays, 2:30 – 3 pm ET (Amy)

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)