CHURCH SINGERS: Soprano, Alto, Tenor,
Melody, Bass, Double Bass
Work* and Study Apprenticeships & Internships
*SS, SSI, SSDI, VA, VAD & recipients may fund dorm space, qualifying for fewer work hours.
Classes in English & Spanish;
Tutorial in English, Spanish, Ukrainian & Belarusan.
Unencumbered individuals; ages 18-81.
Non-discrimination policy:
We do not discriminate. The following are non-issues: language, culture, race, national origin or status, health,
disability (certain limitations apply as buildings are old and often rehearsals, classes and events are on second floor), academic
(ability to read and write in one’s own language is a pre-requisite), work, recovery, offender history (with certain rare
limitations), life style (apart from continuing alcoholism or drug use).
In the Eastern Orthodox Tradition, ordination to the Offices of Cantor, Sub-deacon, Deacon and Priest are reserved to
men). Women may combine the study of Choir Singer and Cantor and with a few additional hours of conducting study
may receive a CHOIR MASTER’s CERTIFICATE, Women who are engaged or married to candidates for Cantor, Sub-
deacon, Deacon and Priest may monitor classes, seminars and rehearsals at no cost
if they are donating 15 hours a week of volunteer time to the Seminary.
STUDY: Learn correct vocal production, learn to sight read music notation vocally and to sing with classic, non-
operatic singers diction. Learn to sing the Liturgical Literature of the Christian East including: Slavic and Greek
chant forms, standard service music in English, Spanish & Tradition Ethno-Liturgical Languages and seasonal carols
All music is sung acappella i.e.without any instruments. Advanced students may audition for concert touring
groups.
WORK: Morning and Evening Services sung with incense are sung in Monastery Chapel and the Institute’s Touring
Groups sing various concerts during the December-January and the Lenten-Paskal (Resurrection) Seasons. Assist
with additional 15 hours weekly with the preparing of meals, the maintenance of the facilities and help in the offices.
BENEFITS: Air-conditioned private (one person) dorm room with shared bath, meals on fast days, after Saturday
Vigil, Sunday Liturgy & Great Feast Day Services; “uniforms” i.e. appropriate matching clothing for services and
off campus performances, small cash stipend, cell phone reimbursement to motivated or exceptional students
including those with bi-lingual competence. Limited relocation allowance and/or a larger stipend possible for
applicants/students with demonstrable vocal music performance abilities and/or vocal sight reading abilities.
Certificates issued to sponsoring or endorsing jurisdiction if applicable. Placement assistance is available upon
completion, but not guaranteed.
Visit us on the web at uaoc-ou.org
Questions: Fr. Rector (713) 645-3300 call only between 10am-11am & 1pm-2pm Tues-Fri
For Audition Appointment: send resume with clear picture and contact numbers to:
CHURCH SINGER’S Apprenticeship & Internship
Institute for Eastern Orthodox Studies,(est 1983)
at Monastery Four Evangelists (est.1975)
Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church-Outside Ukraina,
and St. Afanasij Belarusan Skete, BAOC
3011 ROE DR,
HOUSTON, TX 77087-2409 USA
In Residence: Work /Study SEMINARY PROGRAM Remedial a) Catechism; b) GED;
c) ESL; 1st year Christian Ed & Parish Adm; 2nd Liturgical singer & server; 3rd
Deacon; 4th Priest. Advanced placement . Classes in English, Spanish; Tutorial in
Ukrainian, Belarusan. Unencumbered men 18-81. Race, nat’l origin, health, academic,
work, recovery, offender history non-issues (limitations apply.) Room, meals, “uniforms”.
Relocation allowance & stipend for singers. . Placement assistance. Fr. Rector (713)
645-3300. Resume & pic : Seminary at UAOC-KP Monastery & BAOC Skete, 3011
ROE DR, HOUSTON, TX 77087
