The Byzantine Choir David the Psalmist is the choir of the Second Archdiocesan District of Victoria and Tasmania, Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia.
Originally, a social group of young chanters was brought together by their shared love of Byzantine hymnology. However, increasing participants and a developing commitment to Byzantine chant, its tradition, maintenance and promotion led the group to form a choir in 2003, with David the Psalmist as its patron.
Since its inauguration, the choir has performed many times, both in Greek events and in broader community events in Melbourne Australia.
In keeping with the original goals of the preservation of traditional Byzantine chant, lessons in Byzantine chanting is now offered by members of the choir to any interested persons regardless of gender, age or ethnicity. Through both of these means—both public performance and the ability for training – the choir seek to preserve and pass on the tradition of Byzantine music in Melbourne for the coming generations.
The choir is made up of both students and experienced chanters and currently has upwards of 25 members.
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia invites all to attend ‘Byzantine Anthology’, the choirs fourth consecutive end of year concert to be held at the Holy Monastery of Axion Estin, 7 Hartington Street Northcote, on Sunday 22 November at 4:30pm whereby the choir will be performing a selection of Byzantine hymns encompassing the Holy Liturgy as well as other services in Orthodox worship.
Entry is free. For more information, visit www.davidthepsalmist.com
When: Sunday 22 November at 4.30 pm
Where: Holy Monastery of Axion Estin, 7 Harrington Street, Northcote, VIC