Octoëchos 207: Grave Mode – Term 1 2026
This course serves as a systematic primer in the theoretical and practical aspects of Grave Mode. This mode will be studied within the context of the Anastasimatarion; that is, the Resurrectional hymns of Saturday night Vespers and Sunday morning Orthros. Upon completing this course, a student will be proficient in the heirmologic and sticheraric forms of Grave Mode. This course will also feature three weeks of instruction on diatonic Grave Mode.
Prerequisite(s): All of the Octoëchos courses require ByzB103 (Basic Reading Fluency) or an equivalent course of study.
Class Dates: Term 1, 2026 (Jan 5 – Feb 22)
Instructor: TBD
Weekly Chant Labs (all times Eastern):
TBD
More Chant Lab times will be added as needed based on number of students enrolled.