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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