Christopher Holwey

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pentecost-orthros-prok2.pdf

Sung before the Orthros Gospel, on the Feast of Pentecost.  "Thy good Spirit shall lead me in the land of uprightness."  Updated 11/19/18.

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byzantine_tones_guide.pdf

An introductory help and guide to the scales of each tone for Byzantine Chant.  Updated 8/30/18.

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mgf_0192a.holyweek.kassiani.pdf

Sung as the Doxastikon of the Aposticha for Holy Wednesday Bridegroom Matins. UPDATED and corrected 7/31/13!

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trop-st_john_of_damascus-choir.pdf

This is a choral version of the Apolytikion of St. John of Damascus, December 4th, using the standard text for a venerable & monastic bishop.  "Thou hast shown thyself, O God-inspired John, as a guide to the Orthodox Faith . . . ."

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13h_cherubic_hymn-holwey.pdf

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07_cherubic_hymn-13h.mp3

Convention music-13H.  The audio file is provided by the SMI Chamber Chorale, Updated on 7/12/19 with the new ending, which is not reflected in the audio file.

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46b_dismissal-ledkovsky-holwey.pdf

Preserve, O God - Glory/Both now; Convention music-46B

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Trop-St_Nicholas-Holwey-choir.pdf

This is a choral version of the Apolytikion for St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, December 6th.  "Thy righteous acts have manifested thee to thy flock as a model of faith . . . ."

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08c_apolytikion-ss_peter_and_paul-bassoline-holweya.pdf

This Apolytikion is sung on June 29th and 30th, for Ss. Peter & Paul.  "O foremost in the ranks of Apostles . . . ."  Updated 6/13/17.

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08c_apolytikion-ss_peter_and_paul-bassoline-holweyb.pdf

This Apolytikion is the choral version sung on June 29th and 30th for Ss. Peter & Paul; Convention music-8C.  "O foremost in the ranks of the Apostles . . . ."  Updated 6/13/17.

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trop-prefeast-theophany-hc.pdf

Troparion sung from January 2nd - 4th.  Prosomion "Joseph was amazed," hard chromatic version.  "Make ready, O Zebulon, and prepare, O Nephtali . . . ."

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Trop - Prefeast-Dormition.pdf

Troparion sung on August 14th, Prosomion "Be quick to anticipate."  "Come forward, O ye people . . . ."

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trop-paramon-theophany-hc.pdf

Troparion sung on January 5th.  Prosomion "Joseph was amazed," hard chromatic version.  "The river Jordan receded of old . . . ."

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post-gospel_hymns_for_triodion3.pdf

The three hymns are sung as the Post-Gospel Hymns for the Triodion, after Psalm 50, from the Sunday of the Pharisee and Publican to the 5th Sunday of Lent.

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OM-Joseph was amazed.pdf

Special Melody from 1st Orthros Kathisma-Sunday-T4

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kont-simeon_the_stylite.pdf

The Kontakion for the Righteous Simeon the Stylite, September 1st, The Original Melody.  "In seeking the heights . . . ."  Updated 2/6/19.

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Kont - Placing Belt of Theotokos-Sunday.pdf

Kontakion sung on August 31-when it falls on a Sunday.  Prosomoion "Thou who wast lifted up."  "O pure Virgin, the Church joyously celebrates . . . ."