About the Conference
Announcing the 30th Annual Conference
We are proud to announce that the 30th Annual Russian Orthodox Musicians’ Conference will be held from October 4–8 at Saint Xenia Orthodox Church in Otttawa, Ontario.
This year’s conference theme is The Orthodox Liturgical Aesthetic: Creating Beautiful Services
Conference Schedule
Wednesday, October 4
- 3:00pm on – Check-in for hotel and dorm guests
- 6:00-10:00pm – Registration and reception
Thursday, October 5
- 8:00am – Breakfast, commuter registration, announcements
- Sessions to be announced.
- 6:00pm – Dinner
- 8:00pm – opening for a round table
Friday, October 6
- 8:00am – Breakfast and announcements
- Sessions to be announced.
- 6:00pm – Free evening for tourism, dining, and conversation – Enjoy!
Saturday, October 7
- 8:00am – Breakfast, weekend registration, and announcements
- Sessions to be announced.
- 5:00pm – All-Night Vigil
- 8:00pm – Dinner
Sunday, October 8
- 7:30am – Check-out from hotel.
- 8:15 Departure to church.
- 9:00 – Greeting of the Bishop, Hours and Hierarchal Divine Liturgy
- 12:00 – Conference photo at church, and banquet.
During the conference there will also be discussion groups on relevant topics, including at meals and free time – listen for announcements!
Fasting rules observed Wednesday and Friday.
Accommodations
Lodging for the conference is arranged at Brookstreet Hotel and is included in the registration fee. The hotel is about seven minutes from Saint Xenia Russian Orthodox Church. All meals are included. Friday night dinner is on your own – a great opportunity to explore local dining options.
The Synodal Liturgical Music Commission
The Russian Orthodox Church Musicians’ Conference is sponsored by the Synodal Liturgical Music Commission. The Commission consists of:
- Very Reverend Andre Papkov, chairman
- Protodeacon Serge Arlievsky
- Dr. Irina du Quenoy
- Peter Fekula
- Vadim Gan
- Michelle Ganson
- Gregory Kotar
- Vladimir Krassovsky
- Dr. Kurt Sander
- Dr. Nicolas Schidlovsky
- George Skok