Rehearsal and Music Update for the 21st All-American Council

SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA]

The rehearsal schedule for singing at the 21st All-American Council (AAC), to be held in Phoenix, AZ, July 14-18, 2025, is now available. In addition to the Liturgical services (see schedule here), there will be three rehearsals. All singers attending the AAC are encouraged to participate in the rehearsals and sing in the choir for the liturgical services.

Monday, July 14, from 4-5pm, there will be a short introduction to the week’s activities, followed by a rehearsal for Tuesday’s Panikhida, directed by Dr. Vladimir Morosan (DOW), and the two daily liturgies. The rehearsal will begin with everyone together and then split into a men’s choir for Tuesday’s Liturgy, under the direction of Dn. Harrison Russin (SVS), and a women’s choir for Wednesday’s liturgy, directed by Mother Macrina (Holy Assumption Monastery). The opening Molieben will be served Monday evening.

On Tuesday, July 15, from 6:30-8pm, there will be a rehearsal for the All-Night Vigil to be served on Wednesday. This Vigil will be sung by two choirs: a mixed choir under the direction of Matushka Juliana Woodill (AWDC), and a male choir led by Fr. Caleb Lewis (STM). The Vigil and Hierarchical Liturgy will be celebrated for the newly canonized Righteous Olga of Kwethluk, Wonderworker, Matushka of All Alaska.

The final rehearsal for Thursday’s Hierarchical Liturgy with the Holy Synod will be held on Wednesday, July 16, from 1:45-2:45pm. A large mixed choir will sing for this service, under the direction of Dn. Anthony Stokes (DOS). During this service, there will be two opportunities to sing in women’s trios. Any singers interested in participating in a trio should contact Dn. Anthony (email below). There is also a Google Drive Folder with recordings and a playlist of some of the pieces for the Thursday Liturgy.

Friday morning will feature the Akathist to the North American Saints, directed by Christine Adam (DOW). The Closing Molieben will occur during the final plenary session.

In addition to the rehearsals and services, there is a plan to gather church musicians for fellowship and conversation after the All-Night Vigil on Wednesday evening. More information to come at the AAC.

Due to the number of services and limits on rehearsal time, singers are asked to look over as much music as possible before the AAC. PDFs of the music can be found below:

If you have any questions, please reach out to Dn. Anthony Stokes (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)).