Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church in Redondo Beach will host a Byzantine Chant Workshop on Saturday and Sunday, October 17 and 18, 2026, led by Archon Mousikodidaskalos Georgios Theodoridis, Director of the School of Byzantine Music of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
The two-day workshop will offer participants an opportunity to deepen their knowledge and appreciation of the rich tradition of Byzantine music through chant instruction and practical workshops, along with participation in Great Vespers, Orthros and the Divine Liturgy. The workshop is open to clergy, chanters and all faithful interested in learning more about Byzantine chant.
Archon Theodoridis is a distinguished chanter and educator who serves as Protopsaltis at Saint Sophia Cathedral in Washington, D.C., in addition to directing the Archdiocesan School of Byzantine Music. He has taught and performed Byzantine music throughout the United States and internationally.
The registration fee is $50 per person and includes continental breakfast and lunch on Saturday. The workshop will be held at Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, 722 Knob Hill Avenue in Redondo Beach. For additional information or assistance, please contact the Saint Katherine parish by email or call 310-540-2434.
Presenter
Georgios Theodoridis, Archon Mousikodidaskalos
Georgios Theodoridis was born in Böblingen, Germany. After completing his primary and early secondary school education there, he moved to Greece where he graduated from the Ecclesiastical High School of Tinos, and where for the very first time he was exposed to Byzantine music.
In the year 2000, he entered the German Language and Literature Department of the University of Athens. During his early university years, in addition to his linguistic studies, he studied Byzantine Music theory and practical chanting under the tutelage of some of Greece’s most renowned teachers and Chanters. His involvement in multiple byzantine choirs afforded him the opportunity to participate in innumerable musical concerts and productions all over Greece. He holds an honors degree in Byzantine Music, as well as the Music Teacher Diploma, from the Conservatory of Egaleo in Athens, Greece.
He presently serves Saint Sophia Cathedral, Washington, DC, as Master Chanter (Protopsaltis), Choir Master & Director of the Office of Music Arts. He has been invited to share his expertise on Byzantine Music, either as a guest speaker or guest performer, at several universities and other locations that include: Holy Cross Hellenic College Greek Orthodox School of Theology, MA, the Catholic University of America, D.C., the American University D.C., Georgetown University D.C. and the Metropolitan Museum of Arts, NY.
On June 26, 2021, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America elevated Georgios Theodoridis, to the rank of Archon Mousikodidaskalos (Music Instructor) of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America in recognition of his efforts and contributions toward the teaching and promotion of Byzantine Music over the past decade. Together with this special honor, His Eminence appointed Archon Georgios Theodoridis as the new Director of the Archdiocesan School of Byzantine Music, which he previously served in the capacity of music instructor. He is fluent in Greek, German and English. He proudly holds the rank of Lieutenant in the Greek Army.
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