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