Master Class with The Boston Byzantine Choir
Saturday, March 15th, St. Anthony's Orthodox Church, Bergenfield, NJ
Join us for a Workshop/Master Class with the renowned Boston Byzantine Choir, directed by Protocantor Charles R. Marge.
- Learn how to sing Byzantine Chant in a mixed SATB choir setting using Western Notation.
- Gain techniques that make the Melos (melody) sound angelic even in a large choir with little training in Byzantine Chant.
- Work with English hymn texts so that the phrases dance just as they do in Greek and Arabic.
- Apply your newfound knowledge with the BBC during the celebration of Great Vespers.
- Enjoy a concert featuring music from their newly released CD, Lenten Journey.
- Enjoy a Meet and Greet Dinner Reception with Maestro Marge and the Boston Byzantine Choir.
A Registration fee will be charged to help defray costs:
15.00 per person
12.00 per person for 5-8 participants registering together from one parish (use code CHOIR5 when registering)
10.00 per person for 10 or more participants registering together from one parish: use code CHOIR10 when registering
All music materials, lunch, dinner are included.
Registration Fee will increase $5.00 after March 8 and at the door.