Thursday, January 24, 2019 by Brian Glosh | Full Choir
Dear Chorister Parents,
Thanks you for your patience as we have tried to confirm our plans for June 2019. Regrettably, we have not been able to secure the funding for our recording project. Knowing there are opportunities out there for summer trips, courses and camps, it is only reasonable now to relinquish those dates and therefore confirm that the final requirement for boy and girl choristers will be graduation ceremonies on Saturday 8 th June 2019.
I can confirm that June 2020 following graduations we will be going to Spain and touring across the Camino de Santiago. Details of that tour will be forthcoming as we finalize the details and the cost of this trip.
Again I appreciate your patience as we have tried to make this project come to fruition.
Best wishes
Mike McCarthy
Wednesday, October 5, 2016 by Brian Glosh | Full Choir
Hello Parents,
One month down and more exciting ones to come! The boys and girls are off to a great start and are already starting to prepare for more upcoming events. The following is information regarding several important events in October. I will continue to send reminder emails about each event! All events should be updated in MyMusicStaff.
Sunday, October 9 th : Holiday Weekend, NO SUNDAY SERVICES FOR CHORISTERS!
Berlioz Te Deum Concert
Friday, October 14 th : Berlioz Dress Rehearsal
PARENT MEETING (SAME DAY)
Mr. McCarthy and Mrs. Dunn would like to hold a parent meeting from 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM in Perry Auditorium (Cathedral 7 th Floor). As all choristers would be attending the dress rehearsal at this time, we felt it appropriate to update you on the Choristers financial status, concert schedule for the year, and possible UK Tour information. Please try to have at least one parent attend the meeting.
Sunday, October 16 th : Berlioz Concert
Tickets: Please contact Sarah Rockwood at srockwood@cathedral.org to purchase tickets with a promo discount for parents.
Chorister Open House (More specifics in separate email)
Saturday, October 15 th
Dean Installation
Sunday, October 23 rd
New Family Reception Event
Thursday, October 27 th
Thank you for your diligence with this very busy calendar. I will keep sending updates and reminders throughout the month about upcoming events and updated information. If you have any questions, please let me know!
Wednesday, September 14, 2016 by Brian Glosh | Full Choir
Hello Choristers and Parents,
I just wanted to congratulate you on a successful opening to the 2016-2017 School Year. The choristers are already off to a great start!
Choir Camp was as successful as ever, especially with the added experience of singing a Sunday Service at All Saints. Our River Road Church concert was also well attended and of course the talent show was jaw-dropping! The choir truly came together as a team during Capture the Flag, Water Balloon Dodgeball, and the Best Game Ever which are sure to be staples of choir camp for year to come. Luckily with the new Choir Camp schedule we were all able to get some rest over Labor Day Weekend to be ready for the Opening Ceremonies for both schools on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Nationals Game was also another success, with the Choristers performing the National Anthem. Their Facebook video of the performance has already reached over 10,000 views!
Then, to cap everything off, or welcome back Evensong on September 11th was a spectacular showing of the hard work these students have already put in for the beginning of school. Thank you to everyone for your hard work thus far!
Here are somethings to watching out for:
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.
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!
Chorister Program Manager
WASHINGTON NATIONAL CATHEDRAL
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)