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Byzantine Music School of Australia

Locality: Northcote, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9998 1898

Address: 7 Hartington Street 3070 Northcote, VIC, Australia

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23.01.2022 There’s still time to enrol! The Sydney branch of the Byzantine Music School of Australia is still accepting 2021 enrolments until 12 February. For more information and to enrol, click on the link below.

22.01.2022 CHRIST IS RISEN! In Byzantine Music there are eight tones. Within the eight there are four primary tones of which the other four tones are derived from. Saint John Chrysostom says that ecclesiastical music was not introduced to be pleasing to our ears but to help educate our souls. ... Likewise, Saint Basil the Great says that music within the Church is like a doctor adding honey to a bitter medicine in that it helps us more easily understand the theological doctrines of the Church. Each of the eight tones convey specific emotions to help us grow closer to God. First Tone builds hope and triumph over our struggles (i.e. Save o Lord, Your people). Plagal First Tone is sorrowful. A person when hearing this tone feels sweet-sadness (). For example the first two stanzas of the lamentations chanted on Holy Friday are in this tone, yet we chant Christ is Risen in this tone as well. Second Tone brings tranquillity and meekness. Plagal Second Tone is the sweetness of hope, and helps bring humility. Third Tone brings uncontrolled joy and hope. Grave Tone brings strength and a thirst for victory in spiritual battles. Fourth Tone is festive and energetic. Plagal Fourth Tone is also festive and energetic.

22.01.2022 2021- - Great interest for the School of Byzantine Music in Australia

21.01.2022 CHRIST IS RISEN! Why does our Church use chanters (psaltes)? Before the fourth century the congregation at Church would chant the prescribed hymns of the daily services. However, it became impractical as hymns became more complex and it was difficult to coordinate large gatherings to chant in harmony for long periods of time. So, chanters were introduced as representatives of the congregation.... What is the role of the chanter (psaltis)? The chanter has a special role in the Divine services. Through the Church’s musical system (Byzantine music) the chanter using their voice praises God. This chanting style helps convey within a reverent atmosphere the theological meaning of the poetic texts (hymns). The Church uses music in a way so it does not compromise or override the meaning of the poetic texts and becomes a performance. Instead it is designed to serve the word and its didactic purpose to the congregation. In this spirit, chanting is vocal and monophonic and does not incorporate musical instruments. Saint John Chrysostom asserts that the gift of our voice from God is the greatest of all musical instruments. If you are interested in learning how to become a Byzantine Chanter, email us - [email protected]

20.01.2022 {LETTER OF SUPPORT} The Byzantine Music School of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia condemns the defamatory, unfair and inaccurate reports and comments currently being expressed and published irresponsibly and maliciously by various media outlets (mainly in Greece) targeting the Archbishop of Australia, Makarios. Our conscience does not allow us to remain inactive and silent while our Church is being targeted via the recent attacks against him. We unequivocally ...support our virtuous Archbishop. Our trust and confidence in him have not been affected in the slightest by the recent malicious reports and insulting comments appearing in the media. We cannot stress enough our love and support for His Eminence who silently and patiently endures the hate speech and the orchestrated war attacking his person and by extension, the Orthodox Church. We are unable to accept the irrational criticisms against the decision of the Consolidated Trust of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia to purchase a property in Sydney.We discern that jealousy and intolerance are most likely the sources of this evil reaction. We call upon anyone affected by the whole controversy to show patience and not rush to conclusions. A year ago we welcomed amongst us our newly elected Archbishop. His election by the Holy Synod of our Ecumenical Patriarchate was not by chance .It was a divinely inspired decision. A worthy leader was appointed to lead the Orthodox Church in Australia during these troubled times. His Eminence instantly demonstrated his qualities, and we proclaim with certainty that Archbishop Makarios is a genuine bearer of the spirit of the Orthodox patristic tradition, an industrious and pious hierarch, who performs his ministry with the fear of God and who has inspired us all in our spiritual struggle. During these times where the world is characterised by its passivity and which is facing its future with fear and uncertainty, His Eminence has recruited his perspicacity and creativeness to shape a Church that cares , is creative and brave. One of the many examples of His Eminence’s initiatives and concerns is the establishment of the Byzantine Music School of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese. We are indebted to the Primate of the Orthodox Church in Australia and we feel compelled to publicly express our devotion and faith to His Eminence. We stand by him, helping him in bearing this Cross, like Simon of Cyrene , knowing that the Resurrection will follow for him and for us. On behalf the Byzantine Music School of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia See more

16.01.2022 The Liturgy is where the spiritual delight of divine songs moves souls toward the unfading and blessed love of God. In the mystery of worship, the faithful sing hymns with the angels and enter an unconfused unity where all are joined to each other. St Maximus the Confessor (On Ecclesiastical Mystagogy)

16.01.2022 Now it's your turn! What will first-year students learn in lesson 1? Byzantine Music Scale in Plagal Fourth Tone... Pronunciation of each note in GREEK (ENG) GOING UPWARDS (NI) - (PA) - (VOU) - (GA) - (DI) - (KE) - (ZO) - (NI) To enrol - https://forms.gle/KQRoamRySgGHGE5m9 See more

15.01.2022 We are pleased to announce that the Byzantine Music School of Australia (Adelaide) started its Pilot Program this evening. The Pilot Program will continue for the rest of 2020. Lessons are happening on a weekly basis on Tuesday's starting at 6:30 pm and being held at the Holy Monastery of Saint Nectarios Croydon Park. Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia - Archdiocesan District of Adelaide

14.01.2022 Every year on Australia Day, Chanters from across Victoria gather at the Holy Monastery of Panagia Kamariani, Red Hill for a picnic. Here is a short video from the day.

13.01.2022 Teachers and students are continuing with the Byzantine Music program in Term 3 despite the challenges brought by the Coronavirus. Maria who is a student at the BMSA says that "even though this pandemic has stopped face to face learning, that hasn't detered our teachers from creating engaging lessons."... Most students had no previous experience in learning Byzantine Music yet they are prepared to commence the second year. "My teachers are very encouraging and this has helped me progress," said Maria. In the Divine Liturgy, the chanters represent the angelic bodies as depicted in the photo from Hagia Sophia. It is ultimately a representation of what is happening in real time in Heaven. Therefore students are not just learning another type of music but rather how to participate in this Divine Mystery where Heaven opens to Earth. If you would like to learn Byzantine Music please email [email protected]

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12.01.2022 Enrolments Open https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSdwawhavdgOZvfV2_/viewform News Update On Saturday Vasilios Psilacos and Dimitrios Koumbaroulis together with Tasos Anastasiou presented a professional development session for Byzantine Music Chanters across Australia. ... A day thoroughly enjoyed as it provided an opportunity for Chanters to network and deepen their knowledge in out unique musical system.

12.01.2022 WHAT ARE THE LITURGICAL BOOKS USED BY THE CLERGY AND CHANTERS? The (Book of Hours) contains readings and hymns for the fixed daily services, the (dismissal hymns) for each day of the year, the (Akathist hymn), the (Supplicatory canons) and the (Prayers for Holy Communion). The (Book of Psalms) contains all 150 Psalms which were written by King David and separated into twenty sections whi...ch are known as (Kathismata). The (Priest’s Book) contains all the priest’s parts for various services such as the Vespers, Matins and Divine Liturgy services. The (Great Book of Prayers) contains the services for the Divine Mysteries and prayers for various situations. The (Gospel) means good news. The Gospel contains readings from the New Testament which are read throughout the year starting from Easter Sunday. The (Book of Acts and Book of Epistles from the Apostles) contains readings from the New Testament specifically from the Book of Acts and from the Epistles from the Apostles. This book is mainly used in the Divine Liturgy. The (Book of Monthly Hymns) are twelve books (one for each month) which are the hymns chanted in the Holy Services for everyday of the year. In these books we find the hymns for the immovable feasts such as Christmas Day. The or (Book of the Eight Tones) is based on the rotating cycle of the eight musical tones used within the Church services. In each tone there are hymns for the Vespers and Matins for every day of the week. The musical tones usually change every Saturday evening when the Vespers service begins. The (Book of the Three Odes) is used from Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee until Holy and Great Saturday. The name of this book originates from the tradition that instead of chanting the nine odes during Holy and Great Lent only three odes are chanted. This book contains the hymns for Holy and Great Lent as well as Holy Week. The (Book of Fifty Days) contains all the hymns for the period from Easter Sunday until Sunday of All Saints. The naming of this book is based on the fact that it contains hymns of Pentecost (). The (Book of Service Structure) is integral to guiding the clergy and the chanters to determine what is and isn’t included in the service. This book provides guidance for each day of the year and is updated yearly to reflect changes from the changing Paschal cycle. The (Book of Odes to the Theotokos) contains hymns to the Theotokos. This book is primarily in the Great Compline service. The - (Book for the Reader and Chanter) is used in the Vespers, Matins and Divine Liturgy services.

12.01.2022 We are pleased to present our new podcast series which aims to explore the beautiful and rich heritage of our Church's Byzantine Music Tradition! Episode 1 - Andrew Ziogas Andrew is a teacher at our Byzantine Music School. He is currently head chanter (protopsaltis) at the Panagia Soumela Church in Keilor East.

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08.01.2022 Last week the Archiepiscopal Vicar of thr Northcote District the Very Reverend Evmenios together with the BMSA administration and teaching staff had the pleasure of hosting Archbishop Makarios in a zoom meeting. His Eminence praised and thanked everyone for their sincere dedication and initiative in developing the next generation of chanters within a professional format. The invitees had the opportunity to discuss with His Eminence how the Byzantine School is progressing an...d how it is being navigated through these difficult times. The invitees were very appreciative that His Eminence despite his many commitments sacrificed time to speak with them.

07.01.2022 May the Precious and LIfe Giving Cross of our Lord be upon us all always!

06.01.2022 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN ENROLMENTS NOW OPEN - 2021 To enrol visit: bit.ly/adelaide2021