Tuesday, September 6, 2016 by Brian Glosh | Uncategorized

The Choristers have been invited to sing the National Anthem at the Washington Nationals Baseball Game on September 8 ^th , 2016!  The following is the current information regarding the performance. 

Nationals Baseball Game

Thursday, September 8 ^th 2016

Mr. Glosh Cell (540-320-4517)

Ms. Suter Cell (240-252-0351) - Tickets

Time and Place

Thursday, September 8 ^th  

Leaving Cathedral – 4:00 pm from Bus Parking Lot

All students will report immediately to the Choir room after school/sports

We will have a small snack at the stadium

Arriving at Nationals Park – 4:45 pm

Performance of National Anthem at 6:55 pm

Nationals Park

1500 S Capitol St SE, Washington, DC 20003

Uniforms

Formal Blazer Uniform

Students should wear their Blazer, Oxford Shirt, Grey Pants/Skirt and approved shoes, socks/stockings, and ties.

Students will change clothes before we leave the cathedral.  PLEASE BRING UNIFORM TO SCHOOL ON THURSDAY!

Transportation

We will provide transportation to and from the cathedral and the baseball stadium.  There will be a returning bus for choristers not wanting to stay for the game that need to be picked up or dropped off at the Cathedral.  Mrs. Betts will be returning on the bus back to the Cathedral.

Tickets - 

All choristers will receive a ticket to get into the stadium

Group tickets are for the RF Terrace at $20 per ticket

In order to watch any part of the performance in the stadium you will need a ticket, even if you are leaving immediately afterwards.

Mrs. Suter and Mr. Fergus will be stationed at or near the Will Call Window (BLACK CIRCLE) with tickets for family and friends.  (They will be highlighted by purple National Cathedral Backpacks!!!) You will need to meet them before 6:45pm to get your tickets and be able to see the National Anthem.  Our tickets are located in the Right Field Terrace, section 238. 

Pick-up

If you and your child are not staying for the game, and they are not riding the bus back to the cathedral, please come pick them up on First St. near the Loading Dock (RED STAR).  If you are staying for the game but have tickets in a different section please meet us in the group ticket section (238) to meet your child.  If you are staying for the game and sitting with us we will bring your children to the group section after we perform! (Note, this may as late as the 2 ^nd inning) I will need to see a parent or guardian to claim responsibility for each child!

Parking

Here is the link to the National’s Parking information: http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/was/ballpark/parking.jsp

There may also be cash lots around the stadium and if you have a military id, Navy Yard is an option.