Dayton Liturgical Music Workshop to Benefit Orthodox Seminarians

DAYTON, OH — The Diocese of the Midwest’s St. Andrew of Crete Music Ministry has opened pre-registration for its fifth annual Liturgical Music Workshop, scheduled for Nov. 13–14 at St. Paul the Apostle Orthodox Church in Dayton. The two-day workshop is free and open to anyone interested in Orthodox liturgical music.

The gathering will bring together clergy, choir directors, singers, and other liturgical musicians for instruction, singing, and prayer. A special feature this year will be a concert benefiting diocesan seminarians at St. Tikhon’s Seminary and St. Vladimir’s Seminary, with workshop participants preparing music throughout the weekend before performing following Great Vespers on Saturday.

The Dayton workshop has attracted liturgical musicians from six states and more than 15 parishes during its first four years. Jonathan Wey, a conductor and workshop participant, described the gathering as “a great opportunity for singers, directors, and musicians to come together and share their particular musical treasures,” while also broadening their exposure to Orthodox musical traditions.

The workshop will begin Friday evening with registration, an opening prayer service, a keynote address, and a reception. Saturday’s program will include warm-up and vocal coaching, sectionals, rehearsals, lunch, and Great Vespers before the 5 p.m. Seminarian Benefit Concert. The keynote speaker and some additional program details will be announced later.

Pre-registration is required for all participants, although the workshop itself is free. Organizers are inviting Orthodox Christians from throughout the Diocese of the Midwest and beyond to join the gathering, learn from experienced musicians, strengthen relationships, and support the formation of future Orthodox clergy through the benefit concert.

Previously, the UOJ reported that the OCA Music Department launched a new online vocal technique course.