Antiochian Orthodox Ecclesiastical Online Music School
With the blessing of
His Eminence Metropolitan SABA
Department of Sacred Music announces
our Byzantine and Choral Music programs for new and experienced Orthodox church musicians.
Semester: September 9 - December 20, 2024
Classes meet one time weekly for 15 weeks
Tuition cost $375 for full course
Registration for the Fall semester opens on Monday, August 18, 2024
resources and support for the Music Ministry programs and leaders while preserving the musical traditions
of the Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese.
Byzantine Music Program
Directed by Fr. John El Massih
Available Classes include:
- Beginner Byzantine Chant in Byzantine Notation - Fr. John El Massih
- Beginning Byzantine Chant in Western Notation - Charlie Marge and
Christopher Holwey
- Intermediate Byzantine Chant in Byzantine Notation - Fr. Nicholas Fine
- Advanced Byzantine Chant in Byzantine Notation - Chadi Karam
- Chant class for clergy (helping clergy learn to chant their parts in various
services) - Fr. John El Massih
- Typicon (Structure of Liturgical services) - Dn. Peter Samore
Choral Music Program
Directed by Mareena Boosamra Ball
Available Classes include:
- Basic Elements of Western Music Theory - Kh. Nancy Hanna Long
- Choral Conducting for Beginners - Teri Stevens Marge
- Choral Conducting for Experienced Directors - Dr. Zhanna Lehmann
- Vocal Techniques for All - Mareena Boosamra Ball
