St. Paul's in Dayton, to Host 4th Annual Liturgical Music Workshop

DAYTON, OH — St. Paul Orthodox Church in Dayton, Ohio, will host the Fourth Annual St. Andrew of Crete Liturgical Music Workshop on September 19 and 20, 2025. This two-day event welcomes church musicians, choir directors, chanters, and Orthodox music enthusiasts for fellowship, prayer, and skill-building in liturgical music.

Held at St. Paul’s, located at 4451 Wagner Road, Dayton, Ohio 45440, the workshop offers sessions for beginners and experienced musicians. The tentative schedule begins Friday at 6:30 PM with registration, followed by an opening address at 7:00 PM and a reception at 8:00 PM. Saturday includes a directors’ workshop at 8:30 AM, sessions at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM, and Great Vespers at 3:30 PM. Lunch will be provided.

To register, visit the Diocese of the Midwest's website. Music will be emailed in advance; contact Fr. Gregory Ealy at frgregory@stpdayton.org to opt for self-printing. Nearby lodging includes Holiday Inn Express at 5655 Wilmington Pike and Home2 Suites by Hilton at 5161 Cornerstone North Boulevard.

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