Music collections for performance in English
A collection of festive musical settings for the Divine Liturgy of the Transfiguration of our Lord. This selection includes the specific Festal Antiphons adapted for English-speaking choirs. These hymns, reflecting the theological depth of the Taboric Light, are essential for the liturgical celebration of this Great Feast of the Orthodox Church.
A comprehensive collection of musical settings for the Moleben and veneration of the Wonderworking Kursk Icon of Our Lady of the Sign. This selection is specifically adapted for English-speaking choirs, providing all necessary liturgical materials from the full choir book to specific troparia, katavasias, and paraliturgical hymns like «Agni Parthene,» ensuring a dignified and prayerful service in honor of the Directress of the Russian Diaspora.
Moleben and Veneration — English Liturgical Material
A festive collection of Christmas carols and traditional Kolyadki from the Slavic Orthodox tradition. This selection includes English lyrical adaptations and Ukrainian carols provided with transliterated (latinized) text. These arrangements, suitable for both mixed and male ensembles, bring the joyful spirit of the Nativity of Christ to English-speaking communities while preserving their original melodic heritage.
A collection of Resurrectional Theotokia for the liturgical cycle. These settings, specifically arranged for English-speaking choirs, follow the traditional melodic structures of the Orthodox Church. Sung at the conclusion of the «Lord, I Cry to Thee» or after the Troparia, these hymns honor the Mother of God and her role in the mystery of the Incarnation and Resurrection.
Resurrectional Cycle — Tones 1-7 — English Version
A complete collection of the Resurrectional Kontakia for the eight-tone cycle. These musical settings, specifically arranged for English-speaking choirs, follow the traditional Orthodox melodic structures. Sung during the Divine Liturgy and other services, these hymns provide a concise theological reflection on the Resurrection and the salvation of mankind.
Resurrectional Cycle — Complete Eight Tones — English Version
A complete collection of the Resurrectional Troparia for the eight-tone cycle. These settings, adapted for English-speaking choirs, follow the traditional melodic structures of the Orthodox Church. These hymns, sung at Vespers, Matins, and the Divine Liturgy, proclaim the victory of Christ over death and are essential for the weekly Sunday celebration.
Resurrectional Cycle — Complete Eight Tones — English Version
A solemn musical setting for the first antiphon of the fourth tone, «From my youth many passions fight against me,» traditionally sung during Matins before the Gospel reading. This prayerful hymn, reflecting on spiritual struggle and divine help, is adapted for English-speaking choirs, preserving the rhythmic structure and the meditative character of the traditional Orthodox chant.
A solemn musical setting for the Polyeleos (Psalms 134 and 135), the festive center of the All-Night Vigil. This hymn of praise and thanksgiving for God’s mercy is adapted for English-speaking choirs, preserving the traditional antiphonal structure and the joyful, triumphant character of the Orthodox liturgical tradition.
Polyeleos — Musical Setting (English)
All-Night Vigil — Festive Psalms 134-135 — English Version
A complete collection of musical settings for «The Lord is God» (Theos Kyrios) with its accompanying verses, sung at the beginning of Matins. This set provides the traditional melodies for all eight Tones, specifically arranged for English-speaking choirs to ensure a seamless transition into the Troparia of the day.
Matins — «The Lord is God» — Complete Eight Tones (English)
A selection of musical settings for the angelic salutation to the Mother of God, sung during the All-Night Vigil and other services. This collection offers a contrast between the ancient and solemn Znamenny melody in English and a traditional Greek variant provided with transliterated Slavonic text, allowing choirs to choose the appropriate liturgical character for the service.