Coptic Hymns
The Hymns and Tasbeha Activity is an opportunity to learn the beautiful hymns cherished by our rich Coptic Orthodox Church.
Guidelines:
- Visual aid may be used for lyrics only, not with “hazaat”.
- Participants can sing in groups of up minimum 3 and maximum of 20 participants.
- All the group will be graded.
Evaluation:
- Maintains Constant Rhythm: 10%
- Proper pronunciation: 30%
- Correctness of Tune: 25%
- Proper Hymn Structure: 25%
- Number of participants : 10%
Level 1
- Tenoo-osht emmok (the annual, short Pauline Response)
- Ek-esmaro-oot (The annual, short Praxis Response)
- Khen Efran (Coptic sign of the Cross)
Talent Level
- The Hymn of the Trisagion
- May their holy blessings
- Kata to eleos so Kirie
Level 1
- Alleluia Je efmevi
- We look for the resurrection of the dead (EN). Basil
- Ten-gosht evol (end of the Orthodox Creed – St. Gregory Liturgy)
- Reconciliation Prayer (Hiten ni-epresvia) (St. Gregory Liturgy)
Talent Level
- Dox intro (annual with the last 2 verses long)
- Hiten ni-epresvia (St Basil Liturgy)
- Maren Oo-osht Em Pen Sotir (Gospel Response For The Offering Of The Incense)
Level 1
- Eropo Esmo Ethouab
- Vol evol
- Alli Ge Efmevi
- Eleison Eemas (Have mercy)
Talent Level
- Psalm 150 Fourth Hoos-Praise
- Wooniati entho Maria
- Last 2 intercessions (Pope + Bishop)
5 & 6
Level 1
- Taishoori
- The Verses of Cymbals (Adaam-intro)
- Okirios Metaso (glorification)
Talent Level
- Ekesmaroot (Glorification)
- Rashe ne (glorification)
- Shere Tef Anastasis (Praxis Response for the Resurrection and the Holy Fifties)
Level 1
- Nisavev Teero
- The Second Hoos of the Midnight Praise
- Shashf ensop emmini
Talent Level
- Pinishti Avva Anton
- Maren oonoh (Lobsh second hos – first 2 verses long)
- Eaghapy Bishop
Level 1
- 3rd hose/canticle
- Shere Tef Anastasis – short (Praxis Response for the Resurrection and the Holy Fifties)
- Ari-epresvevin (Glorification)
Talent Level
- Esmo epchois the last 2 verses of 3rd hos
- Thevte pantis (Glorification)
- Ekhristos Anesti – (The Hymn of the Resurrection)