A Sacrifice of Praise

On April 27, 2020, A Sacrifice of Praise hosted a live-streamed panel discussion about the teaching and learning of Byzantine music. Our panelists were six teachers, cantors, composers, and students active in the psaltic art: John Michael Boyer, Gabriel Cremeens, Samuel Herron, our co-host Amy Hogg, Ruth Rutledge, and Christina Stavros, the questions were sent in by our listeners, and the panel was moderated by our co-host Richard Barrett. It was a very wide-ranging and provocative discussion, and we present it here. (Part 1 of 3)

On April 27, 2020, A Sacrifice of Praise hosted a live-streamed panel discussion about the teaching and learning of Byzantine music. Our panelists were six teachers, cantors, composers, and students active in the psaltic art: John Michael Boyer, Gabriel Cremeens, Samuel Herron, our co-host Amy Hogg, Ruth Rutledge, and Christina Stavros, the questions were sent in by our listeners, and the panel was moderated by our co-host Richard Barrett. It was a very wide-ranging and provocative discussion, and we present it here. (Part 1 of 3)

Georgios Theodoridis, the Master Chanter of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Washington, DC, is one of the busiest cantors in the United States -- singing services, teaching students, creating scores, making recordings, and putting on concerts. In this interview, he tells Amy and Richard how he came to the psaltic art in Greece, what brought him to America, and talks about several of his current projects. Part 2 of 2. Praise Him in the Highest on CD Baby: https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/georgiostheodoridis2 Praise Him in the Highest on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Praise-Him-Highest-Georgios-Theodoridis/dp/B07PMMQ8GC

Georgios Theodoridis, the Master Chanter of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Washington, DC, is one of the busiest cantors in the United States -- singing services, teaching students, creating scores, making recordings, and putting on concerts. In this interview, he tells Amy and Richard how he came to the psaltic art in Greece, what brought him to America, and talks about several of his current projects. Part 2 of 2. Praise Him in the Highest on CD Baby: https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/georgiostheodoridis2 Praise Him in the Highest on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Praise-Him-Highest-Georgios-Theodoridis/dp/B07PMMQ8GC

Georgios Theodoridis' website: www.georgiostheodoridis.com Georgios Theodoridis' YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxm0WazN3Ap6JWU9MAYDtzw St Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral: https://saintsophiadc.org/ Georgios Theodoridis, the Master Chanter of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Washington, DC, is one of the busiest cantors in the United States -- singing services, teaching students, creating scores, making recordings, and putting on concerts. In this interview, he tells Amy and Richard how he came to the psaltic art in Greece, what brought him to America, and talks about several of his current projects. Part 1 of 2.

Georgios Theodoridis' website: www.georgiostheodoridis.com Georgios Theodoridis' YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxm0WazN3Ap6JWU9MAYDtzw St Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral: https://saintsophiadc.org/ Georgios Theodoridis, the Master Chanter of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Washington, DC, is one of the busiest cantors in the United States -- singing services, teaching students, creating scores, making recordings, and putting on concerts. In this interview, he tells Amy and Richard how he came to the psaltic art in Greece, what brought him to America, and talks about several of his current projects. Part 1 of 2.

Amy and Richard talk to composer, cantor, and teacher Dr. Jessica Suchy-Pilalis. Dr. Suchy-Pilalis reflects on four decades of pioneering musical service and scholarship, including her recent compositions for the Boston Byzantine Choir's Twelve Days recording for Christmastide. Part three of three. The Boston Byzantine Choir’s CD featuring compositions by Dr. Jessica Suchy-Pilalis: Twelve Days: Byzantine Chant from Christmas to Epiphany

Amy and Richard talk to composer, cantor, and teacher Dr. Jessica Suchy-Pilalis. Dr. Suchy-Pilalis reflects on four decades of pioneering musical service and scholarship, including her recent compositions for the Boston Byzantine Choir's Twelve Days recording for Christmastide. Part three of three. The Boston Byzantine Choir’s CD featuring compositions by Dr. Jessica Suchy-Pilalis: Twelve Days: Byzantine Chant from Christmas to Epiphany

Amy and Richard talk to composer, cantor, and teacher Dr. Jessica Suchy-Pilalis. Dr. Suchy-Pilalis reflects on four decades of pioneering musical service and scholarship, including her recent compositions for the Boston Byzantine Choir's Twelve Days recording for Christmastide. Part two of three.

Amy and Richard talk to composer, cantor, and teacher Dr. Jessica Suchy-Pilalis. Dr. Suchy-Pilalis reflects on four decades of pioneering musical service and scholarship, including her recent compositions for the Boston Byzantine Choir's Twelve Days recording for Christmastide. Part two of three.

Amy and Richard talk to composer, cantor, and teacher Dr. Jessica Suchy-Pilalis. Dr. Suchy-Pilalis reflects on four decades of pioneering musical service and scholarship, including her recent compositions for the Boston Byzantine Choir's Twelve Days recording for Christmastide. Part one of three.

Amy and Richard talk to composer, cantor, and teacher Dr. Jessica Suchy-Pilalis. Dr. Suchy-Pilalis reflects on four decades of pioneering musical service and scholarship, including her recent compositions for the Boston Byzantine Choir's Twelve Days recording for Christmastide. Part one of three.

Richard and Amy interview Charlie Marge, the founder and director of the Boston Byzantine Choir. The Boston Byzantine Choir recently celebrated their 25th anniversary with a new recording, Twelve Days: Byzantine Chant from Christmas to Epiphany. The just-released CD includes 13 new compositions for the liturgical season of Christmastide composed by Dr. Jessica Suchy-Pilalis.

Richard and Amy interview Charlie Marge, the founder and director of the Boston Byzantine Choir. The Boston Byzantine Choir recently celebrated their 25th anniversary with a new recording, Twelve Days: Byzantine Chant from Christmas to Epiphany. The just-released CD includes 13 new compositions for the liturgical season of Christmastide composed by Dr. Jessica Suchy-Pilalis.

Amy and Richard wrap up their conversation about the order of Sunday Matins with Boston cantor Peter George. They pick up where they left off last time with the Praises, continue through the end of the Great Doxology, and offer some closing thoughts.