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About This Event
The Eastern Diocese's “Sacred Music Festival” will be a celebration of Armenian Church music, honoring the 150th anniversary of the birth of Gomidas Vartabed. The festival will run Friday to Sunday, October 4-6, at the St. James Church in Evanston, IL.
As conceived by the Diocese’s Sacred Music Council, the Sacred Music Festival will feature instructional workshops with musical experts, educational seminars, and concert performances of liturgical music from the Armenian and sister church traditions. It is open to choir members, instrumental musicians—indeed everyone who loves Armenian liturgical music, and wishes to elevate their understanding and improve their performance.
Limited number of scholarships available for High School/College students (please inquire at smc@armeniandiocese.org
Please note: Hotel reservations are the responsibility of attendees and must be made directly with the hotel of your choice.
Additionally, transportation arrangements are the responsibility of each attendee.
Hotels within walking distance of St. James:
Hilton Orrington Hotel
1710 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 866-8700 (3 blocks from church)
Hilton Garden Inn
1818 Maple Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 475-6400 (2 blocks from church)
Holiday Inn
1501 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 491-6400 (10 blocks from church)
For assistance please contact St. James office office@stjamesevanston.org or (847)864-6263
About This Event
The Eastern Diocese's “Sacred Music Festival” will be a celebration of Armenian Church music, honoring the 150th anniversary of the birth of Gomidas Vartabed. The festival will run Friday to Sunday, October 4-6, at the St. James Church in Evanston, IL.
As conceived by the Diocese’s Sacred Music Council, the Sacred Music Festival will feature instructional workshops with musical experts, educational seminars, and concert performances of liturgical music from the Armenian and sister church traditions. It is open to choir members, instrumental musicians—indeed everyone who loves Armenian liturgical music, and wishes to elevate their understanding and improve their performance.
Limited number of scholarships available for High School/College students (please inquire at smc@armeniandiocese.org
Please note: Hotel reservations are the responsibility of attendees and must be made directly with the hotel of your choice.
Additionally, transportation arrangements are the responsibility of each attendee.
Hotels within walking distance of St. James:
Hilton Orrington Hotel
1710 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 866-8700 (3 blocks from church)
Hilton Garden Inn
1818 Maple Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 475-6400 (2 blocks from church)
Holiday Inn
1501 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 491-6400 (10 blocks from church)
For assistance please contact St. James office office@stjamesevanston.org or (847)864-6263