herron.samuel
Ieropsaltis
I wanted to see if I could invoke a discussion on how people see the psaltic tradition in America developing. I have heard many theories separately and I wanted to see if some of these ideas could wind up in one place and discussion. I mainly want to reflect on the tradition as it develops in places and among chanters where Psaltiki is done with some degree of proficiency. I do recognize in most places, it is NOT done well and usually done with lots of improvisation and practical chanting. I am not referring to that, but to more of the places and schools where it is done somewhat well, if that makes sense. Included I feel would be discussions of different recordings of Byzantine Chant done in America (which can include Greek and English, for example, St. Anthony's recordings).
I, for one, see a large Karas influence in American Psaltic tradition among communities where there is some proficiency in psaltiki. The examples that come to mind are John Boyer and his students, the Church he chants at, and the West Coast Chanting Seminars he holds at St. Nicholas Ranch. This is reflected in the Capella Romana Divine Liturgy in English CD recently out, in which while he obviously was not the only force, was a main driving force in this effort.
ALso the Byzantine Choir in the Houston, TX area that has put out a few CDs also has strong Karaitic Influence. And even Papa Ephraim's work, while far less than the past two examples, has a certain amount of influence from Karas.
Any thoughts on this?
I, for one, see a large Karas influence in American Psaltic tradition among communities where there is some proficiency in psaltiki. The examples that come to mind are John Boyer and his students, the Church he chants at, and the West Coast Chanting Seminars he holds at St. Nicholas Ranch. This is reflected in the Capella Romana Divine Liturgy in English CD recently out, in which while he obviously was not the only force, was a main driving force in this effort.
ALso the Byzantine Choir in the Houston, TX area that has put out a few CDs also has strong Karaitic Influence. And even Papa Ephraim's work, while far less than the past two examples, has a certain amount of influence from Karas.
Any thoughts on this?