Forming the next generation of Orthodox chanters.
The Chant Stand is a nonprofit dedicated to fellowship, education, and worship through the Young Aspiring Chanters (YAC) Conference and year-round community support.
Anchored at St. Mark Greek Orthodox Church in Boca Raton, the Young Aspiring Chanters (YAC) Conference brings youth together with master instructors to preserve the sacred art of Byzantine music.
The Chant Stand
To inspire and equip the next generation of Orthodox chanters through fellowship, education, and worship — preserving the sacred art of Byzantine music for generations to come.
Hospitality-forward gatherings that build lifelong friendships among young chanters.
Intensive instruction and mentorship from master chanters with practical repertoire work.
Liturgical participation that centers prayer and preserves the Byzantine chant tradition.
Young Aspiring Chanters (YAC) Conference – Boca Raton 2025
Three-day national gathering of young chanters and master instructors focused on fellowship, chant training, liturgical participation, and a professionally recorded chant album.
Building a lasting movement
We are establishing an annual national gathering for chanters, backed by sustainable fundraising and spiritual formation.
Sustainable annual conference model.
Scholarships so no serious chanter is turned away.
Annual professionally produced chant album as a spiritual artifact and fundraising tool.
Long-term youth chant network with digital education.
Join, support, and pray for the next generation of chanters.
Whether you are a parish leader, potential sponsor, or aspiring chanter, your partnership fuels this mission.