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.

Thursday, August 4, 2016 by Brian Glosh | Full Choir

Hello Choristers Parents,

I hope you are excited as I am to start the school year!  The beginning of August always brings the realization that the beginning of school is getting closer and it is time to start thinking about what is upcoming.  Today also marks the beginning of my mass communications with you about next year.  You will receive several emails regarding important information about the 2016-2017Calendar, Choir Camp, Uniforms, Meals, Nationals Baseball Game, and UK Tour Update.  All the information that I send through email can also be found on the MyMusicStaff website for easier access.  Please take the time to read the information and if you have any questions do not hesitate to ask.  I understand that this is a lot of information at once so I still send out reminders as we get closer to the actual events. 

*The most pressing issue to focus on right now is to RSVP for the National’s Baseball Game.  I need to begin ordering group tickets for the game and need to compile an estimated attendance.  My next email will give you more information about this performance. *

2016-2017 Calendar Updates:

August 1 ^st usually brings the release of next year’s calendar.  However, this year, you have already been privy to the calendar as it updates in MyMusicStaff.  There have been some changes since the beginning of Summer that you may have missed if you have already taken the time to write everything down.

• Sunday, September 11 ^th  – Will be a Full Choristers Evensong with a Prelude Concert before
• Sunday, October 23 ^rd – Boys will most likely join for New Dean Installation Evensong
• Thursday, May 18 ^th – Valediction and BBQ have been moved to Thursday!  (More on this later)
• Sunday, May 28 ^th – Cancelled Evensong and moved BBQ (Happy Memorial Day!)
• Wednesday, June 7 ^th – Senior Recitals have moved

Grace Day Requests can now be submitted for the 2016-2017 Academic Year.  Please do so through MyMusicStaff! Grace Day Requests 

The following is from the Chorister handbook:

Grace Day

Families shall be granted one grace day per year, to be taken at their discretion.  A grace day may be taken on a weekday or a Sunday and will apply to the whole day.  No grace day may be taken for a REQUIRED call, and no more than two girl choristers or one boy chorister may have a grace day on the same date.  Grace days will be reserved on a first-come-first-served basis.  Request for a grace day should be made by email to the Chorister Program Manager, or requested through MyMusicStaff. An unexpected special service will void any requests for a grace day on that date. 

I’m not sure I can express how excited I am to begin the school year and have all the choristers back at the Cathedral, but I hope you and your entire family have had a rejuvenating summer! 

Brian Glosh

Chorister Program Manager

WASHINGTON NATIONAL CATHEDRAL

Friday, July 22, 2016 by Brian Glosh | Sr. Choristers

I would like to share news of a wonderful opportunity for our Senior Choristers.  Mike McCarthy is working with The Washington Chorus to plan a joint tour of the U.K. mid-July of 2017.  We do not have many details at this writing, but the tour would be 10 days in length and include performances with The Washington Chorus and performances of the Choristers on their own.  The estimated cost of the trip would not exceed $4000 per Chorister.

While next summer seems a long way off, in terms of planning such a trip, time is of the essence.  I ask for your thoughts about this exciting touring opportunity.   At your earliest convenience, would you please let myself, Mr. McCarthy,  or your parent liaisons (Kristin Weber, Jill Howson, Astrid Chin) whether you support such a trip and any thoughts or concerns you might have.

Thank you!

Friday, July 8, 2016 by Brian Glosh | Full Choir

Several of our talented staff and choristers will be performing in the Cathedral's Summer Concert Series.  Here are the links to their concert information!  Come check them out!

Annabel Ricks and Madeline Kushan Senior Recital Program: Tuesday, July 12 at 6:30 (Admission $5)

Lock Me in Delight: Songs of Sleep and Waking Laura Stuart (Soprano) and Chuyoung Suter (Piano): Tuesday, July 19th at 6:30 (Admission $5)

Eya: Ensemble for Medieval Music: Thursday, July 21st at 6:30 (Admission $5)

Wednesday, June 15, 2016 by George Fergus | Uncategorized

Thursday - June 16, 4:00 - 5:00 PM Nave 
Rehearsal - (no dress code) 

Event - Friday - June 17 
Call: 7:00 AM in the choir room  

Light Continental Breakfast will be provided. (Pastries, juice, coffee, tea) 

The event will conclude no later than 9:00 AM. 

Choristers need to wear their choir uniforms to the cathedral and change into choir robes and surplices for the event Friday morning. 

All girl choristers and SR Boys called.