National Forum Publications
A MEMORIAL TRIBUTE: THE DIVINE LITURGY OF ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM: A re-mastering of the historic 1978 Clergy-Laity Congress Liturgy in memory of †Archbishop Iakovos, Celebrant. This 2-CD recording features the music of Bogdanos, Desby, Gallos, Pappas, and Zes, sung by a 160-voice choir directed by George Raptis. Cost is $20. Add shipping and handling.
MUSICA: Liturgical music periodical for directors, singers, psaltai, organists, and clergy. New issues distributed free to parishes. Topics: music and services of the Orthodox Church, hymnology, rehearsal techniques, liturgical resources, use of organ, role of choir directors, Byzantine chant, copyrigth information, etc. 16-issue set: $16.00; multiple copies of any issue: $1.00 each plus shipping & handling. Bulk orders negotiable.
HYMNS OF THE ORTHODOX CHURCH: Teaching booklets and a CD or cassette tape for 12 hymns of the Divine Liturgy. Suitable for children, young people, or adults. Each booklet includes music for Greek and English texts, information about the hymn; scriptural references; an associated icon, and teaching suggestions. CD/Tape features EIKONA. Family Packet (CD or tape & one of each booklet): $20 for CD/$18 for tape. 20-copy packets of any one hymn: $9 each. Classroom Special (full set of 20 hymns plus CD or tape): $110. Tape only: $12. CD only: $15. Add shipping and handling.
LITURGICAL GUIDEBOOK AND COMPANION: The annual Guidebook identifies the Sunday hymn changes for the ecclesiastical year. Also includes a bibliography of liturgical music, recordings, and other music resources. The Companion, an updated handbook for church musicians, contains the order of special services, verses for the antiphons, guidelines for hierarchical visits, and other informative material. Guidebook: $30. Companion: $20. Add shipping and handling.
STARTING A YOUTH MUSIC PROGRAM IN YOUR PARISH: A new handbook for parishes filled with suggestions for working with young people to learn the music of their faith. Provides practical suggestions for starting and maintaining youth music programs, roles of adults, techniques for starting and maintaining junior choirs, and helpful resources. Cost is $15 per copy plus shipping and handling.
A HOLY FRIDAY RETREAT: A PARISH HANDBOOK FOR PLANNING AND CONDUCTING A LENTEN RETREAT: An updated, 2010 "how-to" guide for conducting a retreat for young people on Holy Friday, emphasizing the integration of Orthodox theology, hymnology, iconography, and symbolism. Includes everything needed to host a successful retreat: schedule, activities, lessons, promotional materials, teaching outlines, and additional theme ideas for multiple years. Cost is $15 per copy plus shipping and handling.
SENIOR VOICES: A handbook of helpful hints for use in working with adult church singers. The handbook contains brief highlights about the aging process, strategies for adult learners, and suggestions for successful vocal production. Cost is $15 plus shipping and handling.
COMMEMORATIVES - ST. ROMANOS ICONS, BOOKMARKS, and HYMNOGRAPHER PINS: Full-color icons and bookmarks of St. Romanos. 3”x5” icon mounted in a clear acrylic icon stand, with history of St. Romanos on the back: $5.00 each. St. Romanos icons on glossy card stock: 3½”x5" ($1) or medium 8½"x6¾" ($2). Laminated Romanos bookmarks are $3.50 each. Hymnographer pins at $3.00 each – Choice of Sts. Romanos, Thekla, Kassiane, and/or John Damascene. Add shipping and handling.
AWARD CERTIFICATES: Custom-designed Archbishop Iakovos Distinguished Service certificates for awards to directors, choir members, & psaltai and Ernest A. Villas Youth Music Award of Excellence 1-9 copies=$5 each; 10-15 copies=$4 each; 16+ copies=$3 each. Specify names with order for personalization. Add shipping and handling.
SHARING IN SONG: A SONGBOOK FOR ORTHODOX GATHERINGS: Music for use with youth camps, youth groups, Church Schools, adult retreats, and senior citizen events. Contains over 100 pieces, including sacred hymns and folk songs in Greek and sacred and secular music in English. Guitar and piano chords provided. Reduced price: $5 each plus shipping and handling.
A GUIDE TO CONGREGATIONAL SINGING: A resource book to assist priests and choir directors in instituting congregational singing in their parishes. The Guide includes suggestions for getting started, planning materials, and additional resources. Cost is $5 per copy plus shipping and handling.
HANDBOOK FOR PLANNING A HOLY FRIDAY RETREAT: A how-to guide for conducting a retreat for young people on Holy Friday, emphasizing the integration of Orthodox theology, hymnology, iconography, and symbolism. Includes everything needed to host a successful retreat: schedule, activities, lessons, promotional materials, and teaching outlines. Revised edition expected Lent 2009. Cost is $10 per copy plus shipping and handling.
GUIDE TO THE TRANSCRIPTION OF POST-BYZANTINE CHANT: A new publication that sets out recommended guidelines and procedures to be used when transcribing hymns from Byzantine nuemes to Western notation. Cost is $25 plus shipping and handling.
REPERTOIRE FOR THE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH ORGANIST: Arrangements by Georgia Tangires considered appropriate for use during Orthodox services. Also includes guidelines and suggestions for organists. Cost is $10 per copy plus shipping and handling.
25TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE ALBUM: An 80-page chronicle of the growth of the national ministry of church music from the early 1970’s until the present. Features articles, Federation histories, pictures of prominent church musicians and events, and chronologies of the National Forum. $15 plus shipping and handling.
NATIONAL FORUM POSITION PAPERS: Statements of official positions of the National Forum on church music related issues: Use of Copyrighted Materials, Use of English, Use of the Organ, Congregational Singing, National Church Music Sunday, Use of Composite Liturgies, Titling Hymns in English, Role of Choir Directors, and Role of Choir Members. Single copies available at no charge.
NATIONAL SURVEYS OF CHURCH MUSICIANS: As conducted by the National Forum. National and metropolis reports: directors' and organists' salary ranges, use of English, liturgical music, youth involvement, music priorities, the use of chant. Each report is $.50 plus shipping and handling.
TRANSCRIPTS OF SELECTED PRESENTATIONS:
- Progress of Choirs in the United States: A Focus on Issues: Dr. Vicki Pappas’s opening address at the 1985 Symposium on the Future of Church Music. It traces the growth of choirs and addresses issues facing church musicians in the 21st century. $.50 per copy plus shipping and handling.
- Progress of Choirs in the United States: A Focus on Issues: Dr. Vicki Pappas’s opening address at the 1985 Symposium on the Future of Church Music. It traces the growth of choirs and addresses issues facing church musicians in the 21st century. $.50 per copy plus shipping and handling.
- The Development of Choral Music in the Greek Orthodox Church: Dr. Frank Desby’s presentation at the 1985 Symposium on the Future of Church Music. It traces the development of choral music for the Greek Orthodox Church in America. $1 per copy plus shipping and handling.
- Growth of Liturgical Music in the Iakovian Era: Reprint of Dr. Frank Desby’s chapter in The History of the Greek Orthodox Church in America. It traces the growth of US liturgical music and choirs during the tenure of Archbishop Iakovos. $1 per copy plus shipping and handling.
- Proceedings of the Mini Symposium on the Use of the Organ: Papers presented in 1987 in San Francisco by the Rev. Anthony Kosturos, Tikey Zes, Anna and James Counelis, and John Cramer. Cost is $2.50 plus shipping and handling.
- The State of the Archdiocese in the Use of English with Greek Orthodox Church Music: Dr. Vicki Pappas’s opening remarks at the 2003 Tri-Level Theological Institute: Orthodox Church Music in Contemporary America: Singing, Chanting, Conducting, and Composing with English.” Cost $.50 per copy plus shipping and handling.
ANNUAL REPORTS AND REPORTS TO CLERGY-LAITY CONGRESSES: National Chairman reports of the past year's activities and future directions. Also available are Reports to Clergy Laity Congresses since 1984. Single copies are available for any year at no cost.
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