About the MCI Program – Mentoring – Cantor Certification
Getting Started
These courses are free to any member of the Byzantine Catholic Church, and will help you learn to use Moodle.
Becoming a Reader
Introductory Courses
First steps in becoming a reader or cantor. To take these courses, you will need to register for the MCI program.
Introduction to Liturgy
Introduction to Church Singing
Introduction to the Divine Liturgy
Introduction to the Eight Tones
Reading in Church
Introduction to the Typikon
Intermediate Courses
Essential knowledge for all cantors. Complete the introductory courses before taking these.
The Liturgical Year
Mastering the Eight Tones
The Office of Vespers
The Divine Liturgy
Advanced Courses
Required for cantor certification.
Hierarchical Services
Services for the Living
Services for the Departed
Reader Services and Typika
Services of the Great Fast
Services of Holy Week
From Pascha to All Saints
Christmas and Theophany
Master Courses
Additional topics for the experienced cantor.
Matins
The Hours and Compline
The Great Canon of St. Andrew
Matins of Holy Week
Singing in Church Slavonic
Singing in Hungarian
Podobny
Chant Harmonization
Choral Music
Reading Irmologion Notation
Festal Irmosy
To suggest additional courses, contact us!
For more information on the courses in the MCI cantor education program, see the Cantor education roadmap.