The Origin and Purpose of Byzantine Chant | Spotlight

Uncover the relationship between music and spirituality through exploring the ancient tradition of Byzantine chant. Students will use skills in music literacy to examine the piece “Kanon of St. Kosmas for the Nativity of Christ,” as performed by the chorus at Crane School of Music in Potsdam, New York. They will use historical and cultural context clues to unravel the meaning and intention of Byzantine chant, while considering what its role in the world looks like today through the insight of Dr. Jessica Suchy-Pilalis.