DAYTON, OH [DOM] – The St. Andrew of Crete Music Ministry of the Diocese of the Midwest is excited to announce a two-day liturgical music workshop, titled Liturgy: the Work of the People, hosted at St. Paul’s Orthodox Church in Dayton, Ohio. This enriching event will take place on October 25-26, 2024, and is open to all who wish to deepen their understanding and participation in Orthodox liturgical music.
The workshop offers participants a chance to delve into the essential connection between music and liturgy through various rehearsals that will prepare singers for Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy. Great Vespers will be celebrated on Friday and Saturday evenings, and a Divine Liturgy will take place on Saturday morning. The celebrating priest at Saturday’s services will be Archpriest Herman Kincaid, Chancellor.
The workshop aims to be both engaging and instructive, enhancing participants’ understanding of Orthodox worship. A standout feature will be the opportunity to sing antiphonally during Saturday’s services. Vocal instruction will be led by Mrs. Amedee Royer and Matushka Elizabeth Frase, while choral conducting and pedagogy will be provided by Priest Gregory Ealy, Protinica Michelle Jannakos, and other members of the St. Andrew of Crete Music Ministry committee.
Additionally, a youth choir will be part of the weekend. On Saturday afternoon, Mrs. Amedee Royer will teach select hymns to the youth, who will perform them at Great Vespers that evening. Children aged five and up are welcome to join.
Friday, October 25, 2024
6:00 PM: Great Vespers (Feast of St. Demetrios)
6:30 PM: Registration
7:00 PM: Rehearsal 1
8:30 PM: Reception
Saturday, October 26, 2024
8:30 AM: Rehearsal 2
10:00 AM: Divine Liturgy (Feast of St. Demetrios)
11:30 AM: Lunch (provided)
12:30 PM: Director’s Workshop/Table Discussion
1:00 PM: Rehearsal 3
2:00 PM: Children’s Choir Rehearsal
2:15 PM: Rehearsal 4
3:30 PM: Great Vespers
There is no registration fee for the workshop. However, pre-registration is required. Interested participants can register using the following link (parents of children singing the children’s choir Saturday afternoon may indicate this in the registration): https://forms.gle/AGuzzFpWopMheapu7
For those needing accommodations, the following hotels are recommended and located close to St. Paul’s Orthodox Church:
- Home2 Suites: 5161 Cornerstone N Blvd, Centerville, OH 45440, (937) 988-0050
- Holiday Inn Express and Suites: 5655 Wilmington Pike, Centerville, OH 45459, (937) 424-5757
For additional information, please contact Fr. Gregory Ealy at 937-540-4142 or frgregory@stpdayton.org.
