The Eleventh International Conference on Orthodox Church Music
“Eternity”
Joensuu, Finland / 10–15 June 2025
The International Society for Orthodox Church Music (ISOCM) is pleased to announce the Eleventh International Conference on Orthodox Church Music, to be held at the University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu, 10–15 June 2025. The conference will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Society.

Photo: Petter Martiskainen
Programme
See the programme of the conference sessions with presentations!
Join us in Joensuu to celebrate 20 years of ISOCM, to remember our founding Chair, Fr Ivan Moody, and to connect with scholars, chanters, and composers worldwide!
Register to attend on site by 1 May 2025! Online registration will be open until later.
NEW You can also register for half the conference, Tuesday–Thursday! The programme on those days includes two keynote talks, a workshop on composing, and two high-class concerts.
Piano Masterclass by Paul Barnes
Pre-conference Piano Masterclass on Monday 9 June 2025 3.00–5.00 p.m.
Included in the conference participation fee
For more information and registration, please contact the Conference Secretary: isocm.conference@gmail.com
Paul Barnes, Marguerite Scribante Professor of Music, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA
Small Concert Hall of Joensuu Conservatory, Yliopistokatu 2
Only attending the concerts?
You can now buy tickets for the concerts:
Sounds of Eternity by the Latvian Radio Choir, Tuesday 10 June 2025, 6.00 p.m.
Piano concert In Memoriam: Ivan Moody – Music Inspired by Byzantine Chant by Paul Barnes and the Taiga Quartet, Wednesday 11 June 2025, 6.00 p.m.
Questions
Contact the Conference Secretary: isocm.conference@gmail.com
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