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National Forum of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians The National Forum of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians is the Archdiocesan ministry responsible for liturgical music activities and the development, support, and recognition of church musicians.

The St. John of Damascus Society An organization that seeks to promote excellence in the liturgical music of the Orthodox Christian Church, regardless of ethnic/national heritage of style, as well as support related outreach, educational, and academic efforts

The Society of St. Romanos The Society of Saint Romanos the Melodist is a Not-for-Profit corporation founded in 2001 to promote Eastern Orthodox culture and sacred music. The Society organizes and presents distinctive cultural events that further an awareness of Eastern Orthodoxy in America.

The International Society for Orthodox Church Music (ISOCM) The International Society for Orthodox Church Music (ISOCM) was founded by an international group of musicians and scholars. The Society has as its aims:

The fomentation of contact and sharing of information between Orthodox church musicians and
institutions with like aims internationally;
The regular organization of international conferences and the publication of the
proceedings thereof;
The publication of other resources for Orthodox Church music, including books, music publications
and facsimiles.

The Sacred Music Institute of the Antiochian Archdiocese By publishing music and organizing workshops, the department supports mission parishes and provides a positive influence towards the creation of new works of liturgical music.

The Divine Music Project A very rich resource for Byzantine chant history, theory, notation, and composition from St. Anthony's Monastery.

Living Orthodox Composers

Pärt, Arvo (Estonian)

"Arvo Pärt: How the the Composer's Sacred Sound has Captivated a Generation" An article that appeared in the BBC Magazine, Sept. 2015

Sander, Kurt (American)

Zakkak, Nazo (American)

Sirico, Robert (American)

Reeves, Nicholas (American)

Denisova, Mother Iulinia (Russian)

Kovaldjii, Vladimir (Russian)

Glagolev, Fr. Sergei (American)

Moody, Fr. Ivan (British)

Lapaev, Gennady (Russian)

Tostokolakov, (Russian)

Alfeev, Metropolitan Hilarion (Russian)

Hindricks, Jo (American)

Maksimovic, Rajko (Serbian)

Zes, Tikey (American)

Vladimir Martynov (Russian)

George Fiala (Canadian)

Articles on Orthodox Music, Art, and Aesthetics

Orthodox Byzantine Music by Dimitri Comonos, Ph.D.

Various Articles on Orthodox Music from the Orthodox Arts Journal

Orthodox Liturgical Music A short article from St. Tikhon's Monastery on this topic.

Liturgical Worship in the Orthodox Church by Benjamin WIlliams

Russian Orthodox Hymnody an extended article on this topic from online Novgorod

Music That Faces East an NPR feature on Byzantine Music by Anastasia Tsioulcas featuring

the choral group Cappella Romana under the direction of Alexander Lingas

A Comparison Between Western and Byzantine Music by

A History of Byzantine Chant by Dimitri Comonos

Words and Music in Orthodox Worship by David Drillock

The MInd and the Heart: Mysticism and Music in the Experience of Contemporary Eastern Composers by Fr. Ivan Moody

His Work is Entangled with His Faith and article on Arvo Pärt from the New York TImes

Various Articles on Liturgical Music from the Orthodox Church in America (OCA) Website

Byzantine Music for an Orthodox America

The Seraphim Above: Some Perspectives on the Theology of Orthodox Church Music by Fr. Ivan Moody

Hymns of the Russian Orthodox Church. A concise overview of Russian Orthodox Choral music taken from the program notes of the CD.

Servants of Beauty: The Precious and Sacred Role of Church Musicians by Mat. Deborah Johnson

An Introduction to Znamenny Chant a good historical article by Dawn Gauthier

Instructions for the Church Reader. An article translated from Russian which describes the proper techniques for the reader in liturgical worship.

Music as Sacrament Concert pianist Dr. Paul Barnes begins with the important anthropological truth that mankind is a sacramental being. As Fr. Boris Bobrinskoy writes: “Mankind is a sacramental being by nature and needs the instrumentality of both sacraments and symbols to attain communion with the Invisible.”

Orthodox Chanting this is a video feature about Orthodox music produced by PBS. Bob Abernathy, host

Music in the Worship of the Church by David Drillock

Orthodox Aesthetics and Contemporary Art a video of a presentation by composer Fr. Ivan Moody

Sacred Music: Its Nature and Function by the Liturgical Commission of the Orthodox Church of America

Tongues of Men and Angels by Tove Djupsjöbacka an article about Orthodox Church music in Finland

Texts for the Study of Music and Song in the History of Orthodox Liturgical Worship by David Drillock

Some Personal Thoughts on the Composition of Liturgical Music by Fr. Sergei Glagolev

Reflections on Life and Death in Contemporary Orthodox Music by Fr. Ivan Moody

Music and Worship: Some Suggestions from Russian Bishops of 1905

The Implications of Music in the Liturgical Life of the Church by Fr. Vasile