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Coptic Hymnology – Year 2

52 Weeks

Intermediate

5 lessons

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18 students

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Course Objective:

The Coptic Church has a very rich heritage in her annual and seasonal hymns. While the hymn lyrics talk to the intellect, its music speaks directly to the spirit. The melodies differ from season to another and from occasion to the next, painting the atmosphere with the spirit of the season.

When contemplating, one might discover that the melody within a particular hymn describes the dogma of the church illustrated by a tone change at specific word(s) to describe the meaning.

The basis for the melodies are mainly the annual hymns which will only vary in the events that are related to the salvation. Therefore, melodies start changing with the advent season starting the month of Kiahk followed by festal tunes for Nativity and Epiphany after which the Lenten season starts with all its ascetic and repenting driven melodies. After the forty days of lent, The Lord Entry into Jerusalem utilizes the tune of the feast of the cross which weaves both joyful and mournful tunes into a single unique melody. During Holy Week which follows, the church uses the mournful tune to express the agony and bitterness of sin which led to the cross. Then comes Resurrection with all its glorious and joyful hymns announcing the victory over death and eternal life.

Although, currently melismatic and long hymns are mastered by cantors and deacons, all liturgical responses in the Coptic Church are meant to be prayed by the entire congregation irrespective of age and gender.

Unfortunately, the history of a lot of the hymns that are currently being practiced was not documented and is not completely known. For this reason, efforts have been made at different levels in the Coptic church, to preserve those treasures not only as part of our Coptic identity but also as unique means for worship, particularly when properly understood.

Learning Outcomes:

This module contains 15 hours of recordings from first year of High Institute of Coptic Studies, available only for students to stream and/or download at their convenience. Lyrics for the hymns will also be provided in Coptic with corresponding translation.

An allocated tutor will be electronically reachable for any questions or concerns. Video teleconferences can be organized when needed.

The students will be expected to spend 15 more hours of self education, based on practicing the hymns, visiting relevant sites and searching references.Tests will be administered to students on predetermined dates to submit their recording of the requested hymns highlighted in the test to the tutor by the deadline.

Assessment:

Two term exams to evaluate satisfactory learning of the hymns, understanding the theoretical explanation and the musical principles.

Prerequisites:

GCSE certificate, high school or equivalent certificate.

Delivery Method:

The course will be delivered entirely online through a learning management system. All lectures are delivered by Zoom. Participants will have access to recorded lecture videos, reading materials, and discussion forum on the course website.

Duration: October 2024-June 2025

Diploma:

Upon successful completion of the course and passing the final exam, participants will receive the TEACH certificate in Coptic Music and Hymnology. The Certificate will only be received upon completion and passing of the two term exams.

Archdeacon Arsani Sidarous

Director
of Hymnology and teaching hymns at the Los Angeles Diocese since the year 1990.
Span of his experience further extends
beyond that located in North America, as he received the hymns and rites of the
Coptic Orthodox Church as a direct student of one of the great cantors of
Alexandria, Egypt. Along with these extensive years of experience, Eng Arsani
Sidarous was among the pioneers in accurately transferring and establishing the
rites and hymnology of the Coptic Orthodox Church from Egypt to the United
States, namely in the Diocese of Los Angeles, where he has been serving for
over thirty years. Today, Eng Arsani Sidarous is renowned as a major public figure, teacher,
guide, and leader for his vast knowledge and understanding of Coptic hymnology
in Coptic Orthodox communities across the globe.

Emad Sidhom

1 Education2020 Membership of The Royal College of Psychiatrists, MRCPsychMembership number 8247472012 Board certified by The Arab Board of Psychiatrists (ABPsych),Arab Board of Medical Specializations, Council ofArab Health Ministers, Arab League 12006 Smou Abnoudi (Level 3) completion of 30 lessons, exam atInstitute of Coptic Language, Old Bohairic pronunciation division,Coptic Orthodox Cathedral, Abba Rowais, Abbasseya,Cairo, Egypt supervised by Fr.Shenouda Maher (Emile Maher),Ph.D. Coptic Language, Oxford Universtiy 19752004 Saji (Level 2) certificate of Coptic language, certified from theInstitute of Coptic Language, Old Bohairic pronunciation division,2002 Kami (Level 1) certificate of Coptic language, from the Instituteof Coptic Language, Old Bohairic pronunciation division2000 MBBCh. Medicine & Surgery, Kasr Al-Ainy, Faculty of Medicine,Cairo University1994 International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE),University of Cambridge, UK1http://arab-board.org/en12 Current Employment2019-present Clinical Research Associate, Department of Clinical Neurosciences,University of Cambridge, UK Dementia Research Institute atUniversity of Cambridge3 Previous Experience2018-2019 Specialty Doctor, CNWL, CAMHS Specialist Service, Eaglestone,Milton Keynes,MK6 5AZ2017-2018 Specialty Doctor, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, AshurstWard PICU, Littlemore Hospital, Sandford Road, Oxford, OX44XN2017 International Training Fellow, Oxford Health NHS FoundationTrust: Adult Mental Health Team, Acute Day hospital, TheValley Centre, High Wycombe2016-2017 International Training Fellow: Oxford Health NHS FoundationTrust: Forensic Psychiatry, Marlborough House, Milton Keynes2016 International Training Fellow, Oxford Health NHS FoundationTrust: Bucks Early Intervention Service in Psychosis2015-2016 International Training Fellow, Oxford Health NHS FoundationTrust: Rehabilitation Psychiatry/Assessment Function Team:Whiteleaf Centre, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire2013-2015 Specialist in Old Age Psychiatry, The Behman Hospital forPsychological Medicine (BH) 2 Helwan2010 Clinical Attachment for four weeks in Lakeside Mental HealthUnit, West Middlesex University Hospital, West LondonMental Health Trust2005 2012 Registrar psychiatrist in BH Helwan, and as senior registrarsince July 2011. General Adult Psychiatry (GAP) (3 years),Learning Disabilities (LD) (1 year), Substance Use Disorders(1 year) and Old Age Psychiatry (OAP) (1.5 year) wards; outpatientclinic, Liaison Psychiatry, staff clinic, group/individualpsychotherapy, family meetings, psychoeducation, house calls,regular periodic participation in case presentations (CP), JCP,and teaching activities.2008 2011 Part-time STI-clinician in Befrienders, NGO supportingMARPvulnerable to HIV/AIDS, under supervision of FHI 360.2http://www.behman.com22007 External researcher at the United Nations Office on Drugand Crime (UNODC) for the evaluation of phase I of Treatnetproject 3, evaluating Heliopolis Psychiatric Hospital.2002-2005 Psychiatric resident at Khanka State Mental Hospital.2004-2005 Part time geriatrics-resident at Centre for Geriatric Services,Synod of the Nile2003-2005 Part time psychiatric-resident at Dokki Psychiatric Hospital2003-2004 Part time psychiatric-resident at Rehab Psychiatric Hospital2002-2003 Second pharmacist, A. Fahmy’s Pharmacy2001-2002 Medical Representative at Alpha Chem Advanced PharmaceuticalIndustry (ACAPI)44 Certificates and Diplomas2006 Diploma of Christian Counselling from The Christian CounsellingCentre (CCC), at Spiritual Centre for Training and Studies(SCTS), Synod of the Nile2006 Participated in ”Initiation into the PRH helping relationships”(Learning How to Receive and Give Help) Introduction to thePRH Helping Relationship Method Workshop. of Personalityand Human Relations (Pérsonnalité et Relations Humaine International,International Institute of Education and Research,Anthropology & Psychology of growth of individuals, couples& groups) http://www.prh-international.org/, and consecutivefollow up workshops.2006 Participated in ”Managing My Growth” Workshop of Personalityand Human Relations (PRH)2005 Accomplished successfully ”Basic Counselling Skills Level I &II” 40 hours/10 weeks course each at The Behman Hospitalhttp://www.behman.com , by Dr Josette Abdalla professorof psychology at The American University in Cairo3http://www.unodc.org/treatment/index.html4currently Alphamoun32005 Participated in ”Leading My Life” (Observe and adjust patternsof daily living) Workshop of Personality and Human Relations(PRH).2005 Participated in ”Who Am I” (Discover the potential for growthin the person) Workshop by Personality and Human Relations(PRH).5 Languages & Computer SkillsArabic Mother TongueCoptic Fluently spoken, read and writtenEnglish Fluently spoken, read and written, International English LanguageTesting System (IELTS, Academic) overall score: 8, CEFRC1 (2020).Esperanto Good command of the languageComputer ScriptsLinux Shell, Mac OS X Terminal, MS-PowerShellComputer Markup LanguagesLATEX, Markdown, ASCIIDOC, HTML, Org-modeComputer Operating SystemsLinux, Mac OS X, AROS, MS-WindowsSoftware RiO, SystmOne, EPIC, RMS (ECT software), CADWELL (EEGsoftware), LibreOffice, Microsoft Office, Emacs editor, Genopro(Genogram software), DiaInternet ApplicationsWeb browsing,WAP development, email web based & POP3/IMAP.6 Teaching2003 Accomplished standardisation of Computer Coptic KeyboardLayout, for the Coptic Standard fonts, with Mike Sleman2001 Teaching History, Value, and Basics of Coptic Language at theScientific Computational Committee (SCC) at St George MetropolisGuiza1999 Teaching Coptic Language, and history of Coptic Language atSt Demiana Church, Guiza1997 Teaching Coptic Language at Guiza suburbs, at St Mary Church,Mansuria47 Publications2021 Editing Coptic language in ’The Divine Liturgies of Saint Basil,Saint Gregory and Saint Cyril, according to the Coptic OrthodoxRite, 2nd edition, Saint Athanasius Publication Commitee,United Kingdom, 20212008 ’Under the Dome’ an anthology of personal poems written inCoptic Language, publish via Kobo inc.2003 Coptic language blog https://bashandy.blogspot.com/ https://copticblog.tumblr.com/8 Performances2006 Wrote lyrics for a new doxology in Coptic for Prodigal son, musicby Mr.Ramz S. Samy2004 Wrote Rasoui ’Dream’, lyrics in Coptic for an Classical Ensemblepiece ’Rasoui – Dream (4 pictures), mezzo-soprano, clarinet,viola, piano, performed in Switzerland2004 Wrote lyrics in Coptic for Hanhat Band, on Coptic LanguageDay, St Mary Ard El-Golf, Heliopolis, Egypt. Awarded the 4thprize2002 Wrote lyrics in Coptic, music and keyboard accompaniment forChristmas festival St Demiana Church, Haram, Giza, Egypt1995 Composed Sound Tracks for St Demiana Play in Coptic, performedat St Mary Church Ard El-Golf, on Coptic language day,awarded 1st prize1995 Keyboard accompaniment of St Demiana High School Grils’Choir, works included hymns in Coptic, awarded first prize byCoptic Youth Bishopric festival (Keraza festival)1994 Keyboard accompaniment of St Demiana High School Grils’Choir, works included hymns in Coptic, awarded first prize byCoptic Youth Bishopric festival (Keraza festival)9 Hobbies & Lifestyle2018 Member of Audax UK The Long Distance Cycling Association(Awarded Randonneur 500)2016-2019 Member of British Cycling2016-present Member of Cycling UK (formerly Cyclists’ Touring Club)2010 Jazz piano lessons at the Russian Cultural Center, Egypt52004 Attended ”Introduction to Linux” crash course, Egypt Linuxuser Group (EGLUG), IBM Linux lab.1998-2001 Tenor at Cairo Choral Society, conducted by Conductor &Organist Larry Catlin, presented at Cairo Opera House,British Embassy and the AUC1997 Lessons in Counterpoint, piano by Prof. M. Maurice, Professorof Harmony & Counterpoint at Faculty of Music Education,Helwan University1996 Learned Diatonic Blues, & Country Harmonica1991-1995 Attended Music studies & piano lessons at Institute of ArabicMusic1990 Lessons for playing Keyboard by Prof. AbdelLatif Radwan.10 References:Dr Ben UnderwoodClinical Director of older adults’ mental health service, Cambridgeand Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) ben.underwood@cpft.nhs.ukDr Robert DudasConsultant Psychiatrist, CPFT robert.dudas@cpft.nhs.ukDr Iniobong OkonnaLocum consultant psychiatrist, CNWL NHS Foundation trustiniobong.okonna@nhs.netDr Ashley RuleConsultant psychiatrist, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trustashley.rule@oxfordhealth.nhs.ukDr Gautam BhatiaConsultant psychiatrist, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trustgautam.bhatia@oxfordhealth.nhs.ukDr David WelchewConsultant psychiatrist, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trustdavid.welchew@oxfordhealth.nhs.ukDr Theodoros BargiotasConsultant psychiatrist, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust,theodoros.bargiotas@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

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