What Makes an Excellent Orthodox Church Musician?
It might not be what you expect. by Katya Ermolaeva, Ph.D. August 27, 2025 Photo description: A group of Orthodox church musicians singing in the nave (body) of the church. I have sung in many, many Orthodox church choirs. I began singing in church at the age of eleven and became our choir director at sixteen. I earned my Certificate in Russian Orthodox Liturgical Music Conducting from the Synodal School of Liturgical Music in 2003 and I have served as an Orthodox music director for more...