THE PURPOSE & THE GOAL
After 20 years of the creative efforts of His Beatitude Archbishop Anastasios to rebuild the structures of the Church and especially those of the Church’s educational institutions, a Byzantine Music School has now been opened. Its goal consists in systematic musical training in liturgical services of the “Psalter”, relying strongly on the tradition, experience, and scientific studies, as well as on the modern methods. The philosophy of the school is to professionally qualify Psalters in order to assist with their performance of the services of the Church and the Divine Liturgy, and to exalt the souls of the believers closer to God. Also, the aim of the school will be the preservation, dissemination and the promotion of Byzantine Music as a traditional cultural, artistic and spiritual heritage.
LOCATION & PREMISES
The school is located in Tirana, on the grounds of the “Tabor” complex. It has modern teaching facilities and for student accommodations. This complex is equipped with teaching auditors, a computer room, library, Church, dormitory and playground.
EDUCATION MANAGEMENT & PEDAGOGICAL STAFF
The Byzantine Music School is to be overseen by the Holy Synod of the Orthodox Church of Albania. The school president is His Beatitude, Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania, Prof. Dr. † Anastasi.
Pedagogical staff is comprised of highly qualified teachers with experience in relevant fields. But, from time to time seminars will be conducted by foreign lecturers of Byzantine Musicology, who will advance the last results of scientific studies about the Psaltic Art.
TEACHING CURRICULA
The school’s curriculum is designed according to the requirements and needs of our Church, within two academic years, divided into four semesters.
Teaching is to be offered five times a week, four hours per day, Monday to Friday. The curriculum will include a specialization subject and four other subjects of general formation.
The Subject of Specialization: Theory and the Practice of Psaltic Art (Protheoria-Anastasimatari-Irmologjio-Stihirar-Dhoksastar-Papadhika.)
LITURGICAL LIFE
The Byzantine Music School is to be closely related to the liturgical and spiritual life of the students. Liturgical services and the dimension of pray will function also as music practice material while studying music in school, which will bring more efficiency for the liturgics and psaltic qualifications of the students. The spiritual services during the year will take place at the church of the school, “Transfiguration of the Savior”.
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
This official school of the Autocephalous Church of Albania offers scholarships for each candidate for their classes, accommodation and food in the modern “Tavor” complex. At the end of the program, every student will be given a certificate that can be used to qualify them to serve in the parishes of the Church.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Ages of the candidates: 18-45 years.
Conditions for each candidate:
1. Letter from the bishop of their diocese.
2. Baptism in the Orthodox Church.
3. High School diploma.
4. To have vocal and musical abilities.
5. All candidates will take a competitive exam for acceptance.
For more information contact:
Email:shkollamuzikesbizantine@yahoo.com
Mob:0692636132
