Bruce McPherson

Triodion

SYNAXARION READING With God, on this present day we begin the Triodion, the hymns of which were composed by many of our holy and God-bearing Fathers, inspired by the Holy Spirit according to their worthiness. It must be known, however, that although it is called the Triodion, it does have services with other than three-ODEContinue reading “Triodion”

Cherubic Hymn

The Great Entrance is the name given to a series of hymns, prayers, and actions carried out by the celebrant and the people, which begins with the Cherubic Hymn and the reading of the Prayer of the Cherubic Hymn. The Church summons us to make ourselves ready to receive the King of Glory, who isContinue reading “Cherubic Hymn”

The Holy Anaphora

Deacon: Let us stand aright; let us stand with fear; let us attend, that we may offer the Holy Anaphora in peace. Choir: A mercy of peace, a sacrifice of praise. Let us stand in fear With the Holy Anaphora, which now begins, we reach the most sacred moment of the Divine Liturgy. That is why the deaconContinue reading “The Holy Anaphora”

Vespers Recordings & Service

Each Vespers Service has fixed and variable components. This web page will have links to the fixed portion of these services as well as a link to the OCA web site for the variable/dynamic portions related to ‘Lord I Have Cried and the Aposticha. Here is a link to these variable sections Tone Guides ForContinue reading “Vespers Recordings & Service”

Divine Liturgy Resources

Although much of the Divine Liturgy will continue to be done live, we would like to have the choir collaborate on key aspects of this service. Links will be provided to the particulars of what will be recorded on a weekly basis. Also interested in your inputs regarding where we should begin and how weContinue reading “Divine Liturgy Resources”

Feast Day Resources

Feast Day are critically important celebrations. We will work to produce new recordings that highlight some of the unique beauty of these important milestones for us. Again, very interested in your thoughts and inputs.

Signup Sheet

Initially while we are getting started, Rebecca will assign choir members to contribute to a particular week’s services. Soon, we will have a sign up sheet that will allow choir members to be clear about their preferences given their individual schedules and priorities.

Our Mission & Approach For Recording

Our choir faces an unprecedented challenge and opportunity. How do we contribute in a meaningful way to the church services while still respecting all of the guidelines and restrictions now imposed by the Coronavirus ? Father Tom has agreed to invest in a technology that gives the choir a unique opportunity to contribute on aContinue reading “Our Mission & Approach For Recording”