August 30, 2016
Montreal, Canada: 25th Annual Church Musicians’ Conference to be held October 5-9

With the blessing of His Eminence, Metropolitan Hilarion, the Synodal Liturgical Music Commission of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, and St. Nicholas Cathedral in Montreal, QC, present the 25th Annual Russian Orthodox Church Musicians’ Conference in Montreal, Canada, October 5-9, 2016:

"The Music of Today’s Russian Orthodox Church: Perspectives in Creative Artistry & Technique"

Featured faculty: Choir director and composer Mother Juliana (Denisova) of St. Elizabeth Convent in Minsk, Belarus.

The purpose of this conference is to bring together choir members and conductors to explore the wealth and beauty of Russian Orthodox church music. Participants will gain practical and theoretical knowledge and experience through lectures, workshops, and rehearsals, culminating in festal hierarchal services. Further, participants will have the opportunity to exchange ideas, get to know like-minded people, and expand their liturgical repertoire.

The All-Night Vigil and the Divine Liturgy will be held at:

St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral
422 Boulevard Saint Joseph O
Montréal, QC H2V, Canada

For more information, see the conference website www.rocmconference.org, or write to info@rocmconference.org.