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From a Mr Giannoukakis post here I 've learned about the existence of the National Forum of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians.
(from their site)
Visiting the site, in the Publications section I found out a list named Organist Resources with various books about the use of organ during the service !!!! And this is OFFICIAL and under the blessing of the Archdiocese!!!![Eek! :eek: :eek:](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
![Eek! :eek: :eek:](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
![Eek! :eek: :eek:](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
I was astonished and finally I found the explanation for the sad performance in the Liturgy during the visit of Archbishop Ieronimos in New York today. It was frustrating, the clergy inside the sanctuary chanting traditionally the Trisagion as we know in a crystal clear second mode and the mixed coir outside performed with the accompaniament of an organ
... dressed in red costumes![Eek! :eek: :eek:](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Also, there were two or three chanters (?) next to the sanctuary (I recognized them because they were standing in front of an analogion and wearing traditional black raso), but I didn't understand their significance.
Also I observed that everyone with a task they were wearing black raso, but the choir ... red?![Eek! :eek: :eek:](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
![Eek! :eek: :eek:](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
![Eek! :eek: :eek:](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
(from their site)
the Archdiocesan ministry responsible for liturgical music activities and the development, support, and recognition of church musicians. Chartered in 1976 as an official auxiliary of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, the National Forum serves as the liaison among local church musicians, metropolis church music federations, and the Archdiocese. It also serves as the gathering place for church musicians to discuss issues related to liturgical music and to formulate needed responses.
Visiting the site, in the Publications section I found out a list named Organist Resources with various books about the use of organ during the service !!!! And this is OFFICIAL and under the blessing of the Archdiocese!!!
I was astonished and finally I found the explanation for the sad performance in the Liturgy during the visit of Archbishop Ieronimos in New York today. It was frustrating, the clergy inside the sanctuary chanting traditionally the Trisagion as we know in a crystal clear second mode and the mixed coir outside performed with the accompaniament of an organ
Also, there were two or three chanters (?) next to the sanctuary (I recognized them because they were standing in front of an analogion and wearing traditional black raso), but I didn't understand their significance.
Also I observed that everyone with a task they were wearing black raso, but the choir ... red?