Communication is Key with and at the Kliros! Fr. Anthony Perkins Good Guys Wear Black (Ancient Faith Radio) 26 October 2017 In this episode, Fr. Anthony Perkins interviews Rdr. David Kessler. Rdr. David is the choir director at Holy Annunciation parish in Berwick, PA and a graduate of St. … [Read more...]
Episode 19: Advice on Chanting … for Priests
Advice on Chanting - for Priests (Ancient Faith Radio) Fr. Anthony Perkins, 05 January 2017 In this episode, Fr. Anthony shares some advice on how to build a good relationship with choir directors and chanters, talks about the need to have and work towards a vision of parish worship, and … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode #18: Ten Suggestions for Chanters
Good Guys Wear Black (AFR), 27 December 2016 Fr. Anthony Perkins In this episode, Fr. Anthony gives ten suggestions, ranging from practical advice on how to pass the liturgical baton to the need for humility and attentiveness—that will help chanters and singers witness to the peace, harmony, and … [Read more...]
Advice on Chanting for Priests
General Advice for Priests (I think these are important for just about all of us just about all the time): Develop and maintain a good relationship with your choir director, lead chanter (Dyak), and chanters. This involves listening to them and taking their concerns seriously. Remember: they … [Read more...]
Ten Suggestions for Chanting
Ten Commandments of Chanting and Singing Bring and maintain peace in the kliros. It’s a witness of cooperation, harmony, and reverence – nothing else belongs there (any more than it does in the altar or nave). I'd rather have tone deaf screamers at the kliros than grumblers, divas, and … [Read more...]