NEWS

NAMING AND PATRONAGE

By the official act and blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Apostolos of Canada, the School of Byzantine Ecclesiastical Music has been placed under the patronage and protection of Saint Theodore the Studite, Abbot of the Monastery of Studion in Constantinople.

Henceforth, the full name of the School shall be: 
"School of Byzantine Ecclesiastical Music Saint Theodore the Studite"

The Official Act (In Greek) 

Welcome to the School of Ecclesiastical Music

The School of Byzantine Ecclesiastical Music was established in 2016 under the auspices of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada –Ecumenical Patriarchate, to teach and promote Byzantine ecclesiastical music to those who wish to serve as cantors or chorus members in parishes and communities in the Orthodox Church.

Training is provided in Greek, English and Arabic repertoire by experienced and accredited music teachers and cantors who have been initiated in the art of Byzantine psalmody by recognized masters. Students come from various backgrounds and age groups.