Showcasing the Original Sacred Music
by American Composer
Robert Sirico
The Mission Statement of the Orthodox Christian Music Project
"The Mission of the Orthodox Christian Music Project is to engage with the modern audience through the creation, realization, and presentation of originally composed music based on ancient and sacred themes."
R. Sirico; Composer and Founder OCMP
All Music featured here is presented on the
Official YouTube Channel of the Orthodox Christian Music Project
Divine Liturgy Service Music
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Liturgy of St. john Chrysostom (C) 2020
A Divine Liturgy that is simple enough for small choir of mixed ages and abilities to sing with minimal instruction and rehearsal time.
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The All Night Vigil (C) 2021
This service music incorporates traditional 19th century Russian choral textures with the added beauty of polyphonic elements in the harmonic framework of Western tonalities.
Vespers & Matins Propers to the Mother of god
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Holy Belt of the Theotokos (C) 2022
Original Service Music of Orthodox Vespers on August 31: Placing of the Precious Belt of the Most Holy Theotokos for SATB Chorus. Stichera, Aposticha, Troparia, Kontakia, and Photogogion set in polychonic choral texture.
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Protection of the Holy Theotokos (C) 2021
This composition is an original acapella setting of the complete vespers Stichera, Litya, and Apostica for the Feast of the Protection of the Mother of God.
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The Six Psalms for SATB (C) 2022
The composition the ‘Six Psalms’ of matins vigil composed by Robert Sirico is a Polyphonic musical exploration of the six psalms chanted at the beginning of matins in the Eastern Orthodoxy Church services.
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Paraklesis to the Most Holy Theotokos (C) 2021
The Paraklesis Service to the Most Holy Theotokos is a service of supplication addressed by Orthodox Christians to the Virgin Mary in times of great need. Here, composer Robert Sirico has written new contemporary musical setting for SATB Acapella Chorus based on the traditional Znamenny style for the entire church service.
Mixed Hymns to the Mother of god and the Saints
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Mixed Hymns to the Theotokos and the Saints (C) 2021; Volume 1
Mixed Hymns to the Theotokos and the Saints of God; Original Musical Settings of the Orthodox Hymnology; This volume, contains new acappella settings for selected hymnological service texts for various occasions throughout the year.
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Mixed Hymns to the Theotokos and the Saints (C) 2022; Volume 2
Mixed Hymns to the Theotokos and the Saints of God; Original Musical Settings of the Orthodox Hymnology; This volume, contains new acappella settings for selected hymnological service texts for various occasions throughout the year.
Choral Orchestral settings of latin Texts
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Missa Brevis for SATB Chorus, Soloists, and String Orchestra (C) 2022
The Missa Brevis for SATB Chorus, Soloists and String orchestra lives up to its name in the economy of its “Brevity”. All seven parts of the Tridentine mass can be neatly tucked into a service without turning a liturgy into a concert, or this work can be performed independently as a monument of sacred art.
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Coming SOON:
Te Deum for SATB Chorus, Soloists, and String Orchestra (C) 2022
Choral Orchestral setting of the ancient Te Deum prayer
Questions?
If you're interested in singing my music with your choir, kindly send inquiries to ocmp33@gmail.com and include your name, parish and choir information; I'd love to collaborate!