Let My Prayer Arise:
Music and Hymnography of the Lenten Triodion
Clergy Continuing Education: Unlock the captivating synergy between the words and music of the Lenten Triodion. This 5-week course, designed specifically for ordained Orthodox priests, dives into the profound connection between liturgical texts and music, revealing how melodies can intricately enhance the meaning of the Lenten Triodion. Join us in exploring diverse examples throughout the weeks of Great Lent, unraveling the extraordinary interplay of language and music that adds depth and significance to the experience of parishioners participating in the services. Register now for an enriching journey into the harmonious world of liturgical music and hymnography!
The Rev. Dn Dr Harrison Russin is Assistant Professor of Liturgical Music at St Vladimir's Seminary. He holds a Ph.D. in musicology from Duke University, where he wrote a dissertation on late medieval and early Renaissance settings of the Creed in the Latin Mass, focusing on monophonic and polyphonic versions. As an active Orthodox Church musician, Dn Harrison conducts the choirs at St Vladimir's Seminary and has served as a consultant for the Liturgical Music and Translations Department of the OCA. He is a St Vladimir's Seminary alumnus (M.Div. ‘13) and is married to Gabrielle, a 2014 M.A. alumna.
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Course Information
This course includes 5 pre-recorded lectures by the instructor, the Rev. Dn Dr Harrison Russin, as well as PowerPoint slides and readings.
This is a wonderful opportunity to hear from and work with the dynamic faculty of St Vladimir’s Seminary and excellent fellow clergy!
By taking this course, you will:
Develop a focused understanding of the relationship between music and text in Orthodox liturgy,
Reflect on the hymnography of many of the key liturgical moments of Great Lent and Holy Week,
Learn tools for how to engage your community with the richness of the Lenten hymnography, and,
Participate in thoughtful conversations with fellow clergy about what these texts mean for our spiritual lives.
