The St. Tikhon’s Music Residency is a one of a kind opportunity to study Orthodox music for 9 months. This immersive, in-person music residency in musical studies includes:
Classwork and Coaching: Study conducting, composition, sacred music history, liturgics, music theory, musicianship skills, vocal technique, rehearsal technique, & performance practice
Leadership: Conduct & rehearse many of the choirs of St. Tikhon's
A Rich Liturgical Life: Experience daily services at America's oldest Orthodox monastery
Course Listing
Conducting
Choral Methods
Order of Services
Musicianship
Sacred Music History
The Eight Tones
Orthodox Spirituality (taught by Archimandrite Sergius)
Weekly Private Voice Lessons
Participation in the various choirs of St. Tikhon’s Monastery and St. Tikhon’s Seminary
Sample Weekly Schedule
Residency Program Tuition And Costs
Residency Tuition: $11,500
Inclusive of nine months of professional music coursework, personalized coaching, voice lessons, and all weekend workshops
Room + Seminary Meal Plan (Male Students): $6,000
Accommodations provided in seminary dorm, meals/food from seminary cafeteria
Room + Lunches (Female Students-Option 1): $4,014
Accommodations provided in nearby farmhouse apartment, lunch from seminary cafeteria. Please note, this option has limited availability
Personal Housing (Female Students-Option 2)
Personal rental in area at student’s cost. Seminary lunch plan can be added for $714
Total cost per year = $11,500 - $17,500
Scholarships, work-study, and flexible payment options are available to help offset tuition costs. These are determined on a case-by-case basis once a residency application process has begun. Please contact us at admin@stmarts.org if you would like more details about these options.
What graduates of the music residency are saying:
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I am deeply grateful for my experiences throughout my participation in the St. Tikhon’s Residency. The freedom to attend services on a daily basis helped to mold my heart for serving in the world. My education from the instructors provided me with a foundation I have been blessed to offer my current parish. Above all, I have learned to persevere in prayer through all of the ups and downs of parish ministry, which has made all the difference for me and those I serve.
To those who are called to devote a substantial portion of their life to Orthodox music, I highly recommend considering the residency program.
— Reader Andrew John Barrett
Choir director
St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Cathedral -
The music residency program has uniquely equipped me for my role as a church musician, providing me with valuable opportunities for music leadership, personal mentorship with instructors, and many opportunities to work outside of my comfort zone.
It was a blessing and an experience that I will always carry with me.— Simeon Acker
Byzantine specialist, conductor and Instructor
Koukouzelis Institute of Liturgical Arts -
Being immersed in music and the life of the monastery for nine months was one of the most transformative experiences of my life. I highly recommend the residency to any Orthodox musician who envisions themselves being part of the fabric of Orthodox music as a creator, conductor, leader or teacher. You will be challenged and sharpened as a musician but even moreso, experience deep personal & spiritual growth as you share in the daily services of the monastery and fullness of life in this robust, unique and beautiful place.
— Amy Messenger
Orthodox composer & folk songwriter
HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR RESIDENCY? VISIT OUR FAQ’s PAGE HERE or send us a note at: admin@stmarts.org .
