Byzantine Music V (MUSB 6501)

Term: Academic Year 2014-2015 Fall

Faculty

Schedule

Tue-Thu, 1:10 PM - 1:50 PM (9/2/2014 - 12/19/2014) Location: MAIN MALIO D

Description

This course is a systematic study of (i) the model melodies (prologoi-prosomoia) commonly used in musical settings of Byzantine hymns, and (ii) the hymns chanted in sacraments and other services of the Greek Orthodox Church (baptism, wedding, funeral, sanctification of water, etc.). By the end of the semester students will be able to perform the majority of hymns found in the liturgical books without relying on a musical score.