The 'Divine Music Project'

[Stuart Dunn]

Not sure how many people are familiar with this site (http://stanthonysmonastery.org/music/Index.html). I found it one day browsing the Internet, trying to enhance my knowledge of Orthodox liturgies. It is currently a work-in-process it seems, and there is one drawback to it, and that is that most of the files are in .MUS format meaning you need Finale Notepad (http://www.finalemusic.com/notepad/) to hear these files (Good news is that it's a free program, but just another piece of software to clutter up one's computer). If this site has been linked before, I apologize and please delete my thread.

[Anthony Stokes]

It was mentioned a little bit on the thread about Byzantine sources in English.

It is probably the most comprehensive English source so far, and is constantly updated. Good news is that many of the newer pieces come with chanted recordings, not midi recordings.

I like the fact that everything is available in Byzantine and Western notation. It helps if you are trying to learn to read Byzantine chant, since you can compare, and hear them chant it as well.

The text resources are very good as well. I have my music appreciation college students read the History of Byzantine Chant article from there. Plus, the appendix of intonations is very helpful to those who have not studied with a master chanter.

Subdeacon Anthony




Not sure how many people are familiar with this site (http://stanthonysmonastery.org/music/Index.html). I found it one day browsing the Internet, trying to enhance my knowledge of Orthodox liturgies. It is currently a work-in-process it seems, and there is one drawback to it, and that is that most of the files are in .MUS format meaning you need Finale Notepad (http://www.finalemusic.com/notepad/) to hear these files (Good news is that it's a free program, but just another piece of software to clutter up one's computer). If this site has been linked before, I apologize and please delete my thread.