Byzantine Music I (MUSB 5101)

Term: Academic Year 2023-2024 Spring

Faculty

	Romanos KaranosShow MyInfo popup for Romanos Karanos
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	Office hours: Tuesday 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM Thursday 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Friday 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM

Schedule

Tue-Thu, 2:10 PM - 3:00 PM (1/16/2024 - 5/17/2024) Location: MAIN CLASS READ

Description

This course is a systematic introduction to the basic theory and notation of the Psaltic Art. It will provide a solid foundation for a further study of the liturgical repertoire of the Greek Orthodox Church. Topics to be covered include the history and function of the notation, a thorough examination of key musical concepts (e.g. note, interval, scale, tempo, rhythm, genus, mode, tetrachord, etc.), and a study of the role of music in Greek Orthodox worship. By the end of the semester students will be able to sight-read and perform simple hymns written in the New Method of Analytical Notation in both parallage (solmization) and melos (melody).