Liturgical Singing 2aLaajuus (3 cr)

Objective

Upon the completion of the course, the student - has gained experience in chanting and reciting the basic liturgical repertoire of the Orthodox Church - is familiar with the chant and text books for the sacraments and other services, and Great Lent - is able to sing all four parts (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) in the notated chant repertoire of the course - is able to apply the four parts (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) of the troparion and sticheron chants of the Octoechos to liturgical text - has gained experience in conducting liturgical music - has gained experience in identification and development of expertise as well as interaction and communication. Generic Competences: Identification and development of expertise

Content

During the course, the student becomes more experienced in applying the standard chant repertoire of the Finnish Orthodox Church (sticheron, troparion chants of the Octoechos). The student becomes acquainted with the liturgical chant and textual material for the sacraments and other services, and the Great Lent. The student practices conducting liturgical music.

Qualifications

Liturgical Singing 1

Further information

Timing: 2nd study year Offering data: Major students of church music. Other students can participate after passing a musicality test evaluated by the university teacher of church music. Campus:Joensuu Further information: Language of tuition: Finnish

Accomplishment methods

Modes of study: Lectures and exercises 53 h, independent work and assignments 28 h or Independent work (79 h) and two separate examinations (2 h) Evaluation criteria: Active participation (80%) and assignments. Oral exams (included in the exercises), 0–5: 1) The notated chants of the sacraments and other services (all voice parts) and the troparion chants of the Octoechos (alto, tenor, bass parts), applied to chant texts 2) The notated chants of the Great Lent (all voice parts) and the sticheron melodies of the Octoechos (alto, tenor, bass parts), applied to chant texts