What is the National Forum?
The National Forum of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians is the Archdiocesan ministry responsible for liturgical music activities and the development, support, and recognition of church musicians. Chartered in 1976 as an official auxiliary of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, the National Forum serves as the liaison among local church musicians, metropolis church music federations, and the Archdiocese. It also serves as the gathering place for church musicians to discuss issues related to liturgical music and to formulate needed responses.
The National Forum has four major areas of focus:
- Support for CHOIRS, providing resources and activities to improve the quality of choirs and the availability of choral music in the church
- Support for CHANTERS and the preservation of BYZANTINE CHANT
- Support for YOUTH CHURCH MUSIC PROGRAMS, including hymnology and junior choirs
- Support for CLERGY, including parish music ministries, and support for clergy
What’s New!
National Forum's Annual Meeting - Phoenix!
Click here for events and registration information.
Standard English Translation of Christos Anesti (Christ is Risen) approved by our Holy Eparchial Synod!
Click here for more information.
John C. Velon Transcription Project Completed!
The project undertaken by the National Forum to preserve the
collected works of John C. Velon has been completed! The collection
contains more than 10,000 hymns. To access and order from the
Collection, visit the Velon Family's website: www.stgeorgepublishing.org.
Click here for the press release.
Useful Downloads
- 2011 National Forum Survey on Electronic Communications - Click here to read the report!
- Report from the Historic Meeting of the National Forum with our Eparchial Synod
Announcements
- Have you made your 2012 National Forum Stewardship yet?
- Check out and LIKE our new Youth Music Facebook Page
Recent Page Updates
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Annual Meetings
05/14/2012 - National Forum 2012 Annual Meeting Registration Information Updated! »
Christ Is Risen
04/04/2012 - Christ Is Risen - Standard English Translation - Approved by our Holy Eparchial Synod »
Metropolis Church Music Affiliates
03/22/2012 - Contact information for the Federations around the Archdiocese »
Recent Newsletters
- Neumes & Notes
- The YouthMusic Connection