L5122A Introducing Byzantine Musical Modes
Overview
The course unit introduces students to the concept of Byzantine Musical Modes, as practised within the Eastern Orthodox liturgical tradition. It serves as a foundational unit for students to learn and perform the basic musical elements of the eight-modal system known as the Octoechos, within the context of the liturgical cycle of the Orthodox Church.
Essential Information
Unit Code
L5122A
Unit Name
Introducing Byzantine Musical Modes
Credit Value
9 credit points
Mode of Study
Face to Face/ Synchronous ZOOM
Pre-Requisite Units
L5121A Introduction to Ecclesiastical Music