Cost: $20
In an effort to defray expenses, there will be a $20 charge for all delegates attending the meeting. This amount should be sent in advance, along meeting registration form (see the meeting packet below) by January 18, 2017.
Itinerary
Friday, January 27th, 2016
- 6:00 p.m. Dinner TBD for early arrivals
Saturday, January 28th, 2016
- 9:15 a.m. Transportation to Assumption
- 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 pm Federation Business Meeting
- 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Hosted Luncheon
- 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Business Meeting, Continued
Sunday, January 29th, 2016
- 8:45 a.m. Orthos begins
- 8:45 a.m. Transportation to Assumption Church
- 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy Delegates are invited to “stay-over” and join the Assumption choir (Music will be provided)
If you have any questions pertaining to any aspect of the meeting, please feel free to call Costa Kourtis (562) 235-4904.
Federation Mission and Programs
Our mission is as simple as do-re-mi: to support the parishes in our Metropolis with their church music needs and perpetuate the rich musical traditions of our Church.
We offer assistance and resources to build or strengthen adult choirs, form or improve youth choirs and Sunday School music programs, train choir directors and chanters, develop congregational singing programs, and assist our hierarchs and priests. We do this through many programs:
- Hold annual Summer Conferences for worship, singing, education and fellowship.
- Offer Church Music Institutes (CMIs) to train church musicians.
- Publish The In-Choir-Er newsletter.
- Organize choirs and youth choirs for special Metropolis and regional functions.
- Promote quality music of the Orthodox Church for adults and youth.
- Provide information, resources and support to parishes.
- Recognize and honor (link to Awards) outstanding adult and youth church musicians.
