This Russian Orthodox Chant Project is an outreach of Axios San Francisco East Bay*


1. Come and sing with us - We are a new start up choir in the SF Bay area.

• If you want to sing in a choir
• If you like a cappella (vocal only) chorus
• If you can imagine singing rich four part harmony 
• If you can imagine singing in a choir whether you go to church or not
• If you love Russian Chant – simple melodies, rich harmonics, and flowing rhythms.

2. Come and sing with us

• Imagine not being afraid of singing off key – being supported in learning to sing as a group
• Imagine learning to sing on key with loving support of your friends
• We are patient, nurturing and not a professional choir... but we will do well.
• Beginners are welcome. Experienced singers are welcome and deeply appreciated

3. Come and sing with us

• We are focussed on Russian Orthodox sacred music sung a cappella in English... but not exclusively.
• We will also be singing the sacred music of Anglican Evensong and Lutheran Vespers and Compline as well. 
• We are looking for churches that want us to sing and can provide a sacred space for us to practice.
• No a cappella or previous singing experience is necessary - we help each other learn

4. How are we unique?

• A cappella – the only musical instruments are the human voice.
• English words – not old Slavonic or Greek lyrics – we can understand everything we are singing. 
• The meaning of the words governs the rhythm – the chanting is not sung with fixed beats or measures. 
• Amateur – everyone can sing; experienced singers enthusiastically help the beginning singers.
• Simple four part harmony – rich harmonics, easy melodies to sing.
• We are egalitarian – we sing as a balanced team – there are no divas. 
• Our voices are interdependent – each part supports the rest of the parts
• Our intention is to help make the music of Saturday evening Choral Vespers and Evensong available to Christians all the way from San Jose & Fremont up through Berkeley & San Francisco.

* Axios is a Greek word that means worthy. Axios is a national organization of Eastern Orthodox Gay and Lesbian Christians in solidarity with each other. This Russian Orthodox Choir is being facilitated by the San Francisco Bay Area Axios members at: http://axios.org/...
** Refer others to our choir at: Russian-Orthodox-Choir

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