ByzB Youth 4 – Term 1 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 regular practice session and one half hour vocal technique session each week.
Prerequisites: ByzB Y3
Class Dates: Winter, 2026 Dates TBD
Zoom Class Sessions:
Tuesdays, 1:45 – 2:30 pm ET
Fridays, 1:45 – 2:30 pm ET
Course Content
Before the course begins
Review/Resources from prior classes
Week 1, Tuesday
Modal Signatures: 2nd Mode
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“O Strange Wonder” Phrases 1, 2, & 3
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Automela Review: Thou Art the Joy
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Week 1, Friday
2nd Mode Hymns of Ascent 1:1
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“O Strange Wonder” Phrases 4 & 5
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Qualitative Symbols: the Syndesmos
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Week 2, Tuesday
2nd Mode Hymns of Ascent 1:2
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Rhythm: the Dotted Gorgon
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“O Strange Wonder” Phrases 6 & 7
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Automela Review: O All-Lauded Martyrs of the Lord
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Week 2, Friday
2nd Mode Hymns of Ascent G/BN, 2:1
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