Posts by Amy Hogg
Coming Fall 2023! ByzB Youth Classes!
I began developing Byzantine Beginnings materials over a decade ago. The focus was on tactile materials and games to teach Byzantine notation to children. Over time, I saw that the greatest need in our churches was providing training to new and already serving adult chanters. Due to this need, I developed the Byzantine Beginnings online…
Read MoreAncient Faith Radio Interview with the the Founders of Trisagion School
Richard Barrett, protopsaltis and choir director at Holy Dormition Greek Orthodox Church in Somerville, MA—and the co-host of A Sacrifice of Praise—interviews Amy Hogg, Samuel Herron, and Gabriel Cremeens, the individuals behind the new Trisagion School of Byzantine Music, an online Byzantine Chant training program whose mission it is to offer Byzantine Chant instruction in English with…
Read MoreThe Trisagion School Story
In the vast majority of Orthodox parishes, the sacred musical tradition of Byzantine Chant is in danger of being lost. Nearly every parish struggles to find a chanter to lead their liturgical services – yet oftentimes, even when they do find someone, the candidate may be enthusiastic, but lacking the necessary training and resources to…
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