Visiting Choirs
Visiting choirs familiar with the liturgy of the Episcopal/Anglican Church (specifically Choral Evensong and Choral Holy Eucharist), and experienced in singing service repertoire (Anglican chant, Communion Service, Responses, etc.) will be considered for an invitation to sing services during the following times:
- Any or all choral services in a given week during July
- Sunday Eucharist at 8:45 am & 11:15 am
- Sunday Evensong at 4 pm
- Weekday Evensong at 5:30 pm
- Office of Evensong on Fridays (all months excluding June)
Choirs may also apply to sing a choral prelude to Evensong on Sunday afternoons during the academic year. Choral preludes consist of a 25-minute program of sacred a capella music sung from 3:30 to 3:55 pm, prior to the 4 pm service.
Please note that due to the Organ Project, we are not presently featuring guest organ recitals.
How to apply
If you are interested in having your choir sing at Washington National Cathedral during the coming year for a service, please send the following:
- a recording of a live Evensong service sung within the previous 1–2 years
- a letter of recommendation from a member of the clergy who can speak of your choir’s recent experience singing Evensong
If you are interested in having your choir sing at Washington National Cathedral during the coming year for a choral prelude, please send the following:
- a recording of sacred a capella music
- an introductory letter indicating three possible Sundays
Submit your materials to the following address:
Assistant Organist and Assistant Director of Music
Washington National Cathedral
Wisconsin and Massachusetts Avenues, NW
Washington, DC 20016
Phone: (202) 537-5757
E-mail: esuter@cathedral.org
The music staff will review your materials and respond to you within 30 days. The music office reviews each submission individually and in certain cases may ask for additional supporting materials.