Instructors: The V. Rev. Gregory Safchuk and Mr. Ted Markle

Course Descriptions:

Clergy-Musician Interaction - Led by Father Gregory Safchuk. The actions and decisions made by Choir directors should always be done in cooperation with the parish priest, but how does the director know what the priest prefers? Fr. Gregory will lead a discussion on various aspects of liturgical singing as they apply to Orthodox worship from the clergy’s point of view. (10:30 am – 11:45 pm)

Making the Most of Your Choral Voice - Led by Mr. Ted Markle - The English language presents singers with particular difficulties. How do you manage diphthongs? How do you make consonants clear without spoiling the vocal line? How do you make sense of the words so the listener will understand them? These issues and more are covered in this workshop, including demonstrations and group participation with Orthodox chant and other hymnography. (1:45 pm – 3:00 pm)

In order to assure the viability of this workshop, pre-registration is essential. Please call: (516) 437-5760 for registration.