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# St. Andrew of Crete Music Ministry to Hold Music Workshops
- URL: https://uoj.news/news/st-andrew-of-crete-music-ministry-to-hold-music-workshops/
- Published: 2026-10-28T17:23:47.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-28T17:23:47.000Z
- Description: The St. Andrew of Crete Music Ministry of the Diocese of the Midwest will hold workshops in January and February open to clergy, choir directors, and singers.
- Author: Victor Boldewskul Jr.
- Tags: #Category: News, Music, Orthodox Church in America, Diocese of the Midwest

**BURR RIDGE, IL —** The Diocese of the Midwest of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA) will hold two church [music workshops](https://domoca.org/upcoming-music-workshops-in-chicagoland/) in early 2027 for clergy, choir directors, and singers.

The St. Andrew of Crete Music Ministry announced that the workshops will take place Jan. 16 and Feb. 27 at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Burr Ridge, Illinois.

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The sessions are intended for church musicians serving Orthodox parishes, including clergy and those involved in directing and singing in parish choirs. The sessions will provide an opportunity for participants from parishes across the Chicago area to gather and focus on their musical development. 

Additional information can be found on the [diocese's announcement flyer](https://domoca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/SavetheDate2027Workshops.pdf) or by contacting Michelle Jannakos at michellejannakos@gmail.com.

Previously the [UOJ reported](https://uoj.news/news/antiochian-holy-synod-concludes-session-amid-regional-crises/) on a conference in South Carolina exploring Orthodox Christian music.