One of the most beautiful aspects of our Orthodox worship is the hymnography that is sung by chanters and choirs to lead the congregation in prayer. This coming summer, Antiochian Village will offer a one-week Byzantine Chanting Camp for campers ages 15-18, or entering the 9th grade. Campers in Chanting Camp will participate in Session 1 of Summer Camp as normal, but will learn the art of Byzantine Chanting in the time slotted for the morning program.
Chanting Camp will focus on learning the 8 tones and certain hymns to better prepare themselves to chant at their home parishes. If necessary, the class will be divided into beginning and more advanced sections. The selection of hymns will be based on the participants' level of chanting.
The camp will have a maximum of 7 female campers and 7 male campers. Campers will stay in cabins according to age with the campers of Session 1, and participate in the afternoon and evening programs with Session 1 campers.