Octoëchos 203: 3rd Mode – Term 2 2024
The eight Octoëchos courses serve as a systematic primer in the theoretical and practical aspects of the eight modes of Byzantine Chant. Each mode is studied within the context of the Anastasimatarion, that is, the Resurrectional hymns of Saturday night Vespers and Sunday morning Orthros. Upon completing all of the Octoëchos courses, a student will be proficient in all eight modes in their heirmologic and sticheraric forms.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Octoëchos 208 or the course placement process.
Class Dates: Term 2, 2024 (May 13 – June 30)
Weekly Chant Labs (all times Eastern):
Wednesdays, 7:30 pm – 8 pm ET
Wednesdays, 8 – 8:30 pm ET
Wednesdays, 8:30 pm- 9 pm ET
Fridays, 2:30 – 3 pm ET