From 2001 to 20014, the Metropolitan Cantor Institute has taught and assessed cantors, granting certifications to those who completed the required coursework AND demonstrated that they could properly lead the people’s singing at the Divine Liturgy, including the proper singing of the eight tones.
The latest graduate of the MCI program is Mr. Thomas Rodack.Tom has enjoyed singing all his life and was a member of the choir at Holy Trinity Byzantine Catholic Church in New Britain, Connecticut. When he moved to the Pittsburgh area, he took advantage of the opportunity to enroll in the Metropolitan Cantor Institute program. He apprenticed as cantor at St. Andrew the Apostle in Gibsonia with cantor Bob Matoka and pastor Abbott Leo Schlosser. Tom appreciates Bob’s patience and guidance. When Abbott Leo moved to St. John the Baptist in Lyndora and was in need of another cantor, Tom began cantoring there. He currently assists head cantor Lorrie Homa by cantoring Saturday and many holyday vigil liturgies.
Congratulations, Tom!