Metropolis of Boston Federation Greek Orthodox Church Musicians 2014 Conference Host Parish Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church 57 Brown Street, Weston, MA, 02493 Tel: 781-237-5561 www.stdemetriosweston.org Rev. Fr. Nicholas Krommydas, Priest Eugenia Leussis, Choir Director Alexa Rempis, Conference Coordinator Conference Dates Friday, October 24 - Sunday, October 26, 2014 Guest Conductor Nicholas Kyrus Saint Katherine Church, Falls Church, VA Guest Organist Anthony Rozakis Saint George Church, Lynn, MA Conference Music The Divine Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom Presbytera Anna Gallos in Greek and English Available for purchase at all Conference music area rehearsals.
Hotel Information The Boston Marriot Newton 2345 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, MA 02466 Tel: 617-969-1000 Webpage: www.newtonmarriott.com Rooms have been reserved for conference participants at a discounted rate of $149 per night plus tax. When booking, mention the conference to receive the discounted rate. If booking online, please use the following link: www.boston.churchmusic.goarch.org/conference. Note: Reservations must be made by September 26, 2014 to obtain the special rate. Transportation/Directions Please visit the Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church website at http://www.stdemetriosweston.org/ for directions and parish information. Free parking is available. Questions about transportation should be directed to Mary Leussis at mleussis@yahoo.com. MBFGOCM Membership Your Parish must be a member in good standing: To vote as a parish delegate during the Federation Council Meeting To receive a Federation Years of Service Award To be eligible for the Federation Scholarship MBFGOCM Parish Membership Stewardship minimum is $100 per year. For more information MBFGOCM Web Site: www.boston.churchmusic.goarch.org Complete Registration Information Conference Music Area Rehearsal Schedule Heidi Mason, MBFGOCM President: HeidiM50@aol.com Alexa Rempis, Conference Coordinator: alexarempis@gmail.com Communications Conference updates will be sent out by email to the Boston Church Music Listserv. Please provide your email address to be placed on the list. If you are not on email, please let us know so we can communicate with you by phone or standard mail.
Conference Schedule Please note that the following schedule is subject to change. Friday, October 24 4:00 pm Registration (will continue through the evening) 5:00-7:00 pm Rehearsal 7:30 10:00 pm Banquet (Reception, Dinner, Dancing Church Social Hall) Saturday, October 25 8:00 am Registration (will continue through the afternoon) Continental breakfast will be served 9:00 am 11:30 pm Rehearsal 11:30 pm 1:00 pm Lunch and Federation Council Meeting 1:00 pm 2:00 pm Workshop by Steven Karidoyanes 2:30 pm 4:30 pm Dress Rehearsal 5:00 pm 6:00 pm Dinner (Small Social Hall) 6:00 pm Vespers (Reception to follow) Sunday, October 26 8:30 am Vocal warm up (in robes) - Small Social Hall 9:15 am Procession into the Church 9:30 am Hierarchical Divine Liturgy 12:00 pm Presentation of awards and Official Photo 12:30 pm Saint Demetrios Parish Luncheon and Farewell Please note that the Banquet is scheduled on Friday instead of Saturday to accommodate the Vesper Service on Saturday evening at 6:00 pm.
MBFGOCM Conference 2014 Registration Form PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY FIRST NAME: LAST NAME: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: PHONE: ( ) EMAIL: PARISH NAME: CITY/STATE: Please circle your singing part and/or position Soprano Alto Tenor Bass / Choir member Director Organist Psalti Are you a delegate for your parish? Yes No Please note: Your parish must be a member in good standing prior to the Conference Do you have a guest attending the Conference? Yes No Please fill out Guest Meal Order Form below Registration: Registration Fee (all meals included) $125.00 early registration (postmarked by October 1) $150.00 late registration (postmarked on or after October 2) Guest Meal Order Form: For non-registered participants, please note number of guests Friday Banquet Saturday Breakfast: Saturday Lunch: Saturday Dinner: Sunday Lunch: x $ 30 ea. = $ (Reception, Dinner and Dancing) x $ 5 ea. = $ x $ 10 ea. = $ x $ 10 ea. = $ x $ 15 ea. = $ Total enclosed (registration and guest meals): Please make check payable to: Saint Demetrios Choir with 2014 Conference in the memo section. Mail completed form with check to: Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church MBFGOCM Conference Registration 57 Brown Street, Weston, MA, 02493 Early registration would be greatly appreciated in order to prepare for catered events. To have your name included in the official Conference Book, we would appreciate your registration by October 1, 2014.
Conference Program Book and CD The Saint Demetrios Parish will prepare a Program Book with a list of Patrons supporting the work of the Metropolis Choir Federation. Please complete the following to participate. Yes, I/we would like to support the Metropolis Choir Federation. Name Address Email Address Phone Please indicate how you would like your name to appear in the Program Book. Enclosed is my check: $ Make your check payable to the Saint Demetrios Choir and send along with the completed form no later than Wednesday, October 1, 2014 for submission in the Program Book. Pre-order CD of Liturgy Recording The Divine Liturgy from the 2014 Conference at Saint Demetrios will be recorded and CDs will be made available to participants at a cost of $20 each. Individuals interested in obtaining a CD should look for the pre-order form at the Conference (available at the registration table).