The Study Group for Byzantine Musical Palaeography has been founded in 2006 and functions as a workshop, complementary to the course “Palaeography of Byzantine Music” at the School of Music Studies of the Aristotle University in Thessaloniki. Its character is didactic and experimental. It aims at the broadening and deepening of knowledge concerning the old Byzantine notation, at developing new didactic approaches in the field of Byzantine Musical Palaeography and at the formation of young scholars in this field. At the same time, the Study Group is opened to a broader public, in order to share the beauty of the Byzantine musical treasures with all those interested in it. The Study Group collaborates with traditional singers and different other musical groups. Until today it gave many scientific and artistic presentations and workshops at international congresses in Greece and abroad, it participated in masterclasses, as well as in concerts, made recordings and organized different other artistic activities. The Study Group has been awarded distinctions for its work. It is coordinated by Maria Alexandru, associate prof. of the A.U.Th.
