The Cathedral Choir will return to Sunday services on September 15th, 2024.

Save the Date:

The 48th Annual Cathedral Christmas Concert, "The Sounds of Christmas", will be held on Saturday, December 21st, 2024 at 7:30PM.

To make a contribution in support of the Archdiocesan Cathedral Choir & Youth Choir, Click Here 

Costas Tsourakis, Director of Music

Hilary Baboukis, Associate Director of Music

Dawn Helene, Organist

Dr. John Baboukis, Dino Anagnost Artist-in-Residence

For Great Music Under a Byzantine Dome, the Cathedral Concert Series and home of
The Georgia Giannakopoulos and Peter Katsoris Kaye Archdiocesan Cathedral Music Library, Click Here.

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For questions, please e-mail choir@thecathedralnyc.org

The choir is available for sacraments, including baptisms and weddings. To view the Music Wedding Package, Click Here.

The Cathedral Music Ministry has a rich history of adding beauty to the Cathedral worship experience, performing the music of composers such as Theodore Bogdanos, Anna Gallos, Alexander Gretchaninov, Dimitrios Pappas, George Raptis, Nancy Takis, Tikey Zes,  and many more, in addition to arrangements by the late Maestro Dr. Dino Anagnost, music director of the choir for many years.  The renowned Cathedral Choir, formed by a core of music professionals and volunteers, is featured most Sundays at the Archdiocesan Cathedral. 

The Cathedral Youth Choir was started by Maestro Tsourakis in September 2021 to teach the cathedral youth community about music and the hymns of the church. The CYC made its debut concert performance at the annual Cathedral Christmas Concert, "The Sounds of Christmas" in the presence of Archbishop Elpidophoros of America and Archbishop Demetrios, Former of America. To enroll your child in the Cathedral Youth Choir, please email choir@thecathedralnyc.org

 

Virtual Choir Resources (Christmas):

Arranged by Dawn Helene, this four-part SATB version proclaiming the birth of Christ premiered during the "God Is With Us", Archdiocesan Virtual Christmas Concert. Compiled and edited by Costas Tsourakis, "Christ is Born; Glorify Him! is sung by participants from throughout the National Forum of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians. A full list of participants is included at the end of the video.

Click Here to access the Vocal SATB score for "Christ is born; Glorify Him!"

Audio Files for "Christ is born; Glorify Him!": Full SATB

Soprano     Alto     Tenor   Bass

 

Virtual Choir Resources (Easter)

VIDEO: The National Virtual Choir sings “Christos Anesti-Christ is Risen!”

Arranged by Dawn Helene, this four-part SATB version accompanies the traditional setting of the joyous hymn proclaiming the resurrection of our lord. Compiled and edited by Costas Tsourakis, this rendition is sung by participants from throughout the National Forum of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians. A full list of participants is included at the end of the video.

Resource for choirs: Click for the VOCAL SCORE

Along with superb execution of the liturgy every Sunday, the Cathedral choir also performs concerts throughout the year bringing the surrounding community to our parish as a witness to the beauty of Orthodox Christianity.  

The Archdiocesan Cathedral also features music rehearsal spaces that can be rented to accommodate large and small groups, ensembles, choirs, orchestras and more. Each space is equipped with piano. For more information, please e-mail Director of Music Costas Tsourakis, costa@thecathedralnyc.org.

If you would like to join the Cathedral Choir and be part of the Cathedral Music Ministry, please email choir@thecathedralnyc.org