COVID Statement: YouthCUE requires complete COVID vaccinations (including booster) for all participants in all our events. We are absolutely committed to the safety of our student and adult participants. Although it is difficult to predict what specific protocols will be in place at the time of the event, YouthCUE will meet or exceed the requirements established by the Washington National Cathedral at the time. These protocols will be communicated to registered participants prior to the event.
Quick Facts
Date & Time
Begin: Thursday, June 30, 2022
End: Sunday, July 3, 2022
Location
Washington National Cathedral
Washington, DC
Cost
$295 $195 per participant
A deposit of 15% of your total fee is due upon registration. The deposit secures your spot and is non-refundable.
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The Claude Bass Tribute Concert for Adults, featuring the music of American composer Claude L. Bass, offers participants a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity of singing in one of the premiere venues in the United States, the Washington National Cathedral. Accompanied by members of the local professional symphony, participating in this event is an experience you won’t want to miss!
| Participation Fee |
Participants include both individuals and choirs. A 15% deposit of your total participation fee is due upon registration. This deposit secures your choir’s spot and is non-refundable. Originally priced at $295 per participant, a grant from a generous donor has allowed us to reduce the cost to just $195 per singer! See Event Terms & Conditions for more information.
What’s Included:
- All Festival activities
- Grand Concert at the Washington National Cathedral with members of the local professional Symphony Orchestra
- Music packet ($55 value)
- Digital recording of concert
What’s NOT Included:
- Transportation
- Lodging
- All meals
Any changes to the Basic Schedule will be communicated by email to those who are registered or have let us know of their interest by contacting Tina McCartney at [email protected] .
| Thursday, June 30, 2022 | |
| 4 – 6:30 pm | Rehearsal (venue TBD) |
| 6:30 pm | Regular rehearsal ends |
| Friday, July 1, 2022 | |
| 1:30 pm | Rehearsal |
| 3:30 pm | End rehearsal |
| 7 pm | Arrive at Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW |
| 7:40 pm | Rehearsal with Orchestra (Washington National Cathedral) |
| 9:30 pm | End – back to lodging places |
| Saturday, July 2, 2022 | |
| Morning and afternoon free time | |
| 6 pm | Choir Call |
| 7 pm |
Grand Concert at Washington National Cathedral |
| 8:40 pm | End of Concert |
| 9 pm | Clear Cathedral |
| Sunday, July 3, 2022 | |
| 12:30 pm | Luncheon for Claude Bass and Family with adult participants (extra cost for participants, venue TBA) |
| 2 pm | End of event |
To ensure the best possible performance experience, all participants should rehearse and prepare the repertoire prior to the beginning of the event.
| Anthem | Composer | Voicing | Publisher | Catalog Number |
| Awake, Praise Him | Bass | SATB | Lifeway | 4563-22 |
| Sing for Joy | Bass | SATB | Lifeway | 4561-25 |
| Psalm 150 | Bass | SATB | Shawnee | A-6925 Print-on-demand |
| My God, How Wonderful You Are | Bass | SATB | Shawnee | A-7029 Print-on-demand |
| Be Thou My Vision | Bass | SATB | Morningstar Music | MSM-50-9119 |
| How Blest Are They | Bass | SATB | Morningstar Music | MSM-50-5201 |
| Sometimes a Light Surprises | Bass | SATB | Morningstar Music | MSM-50-8165 |
| Cast Thy Burden Upon the Lord | Bass | SATB | Lifeway | 0-7673-9300-7 |
| Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts | Bass | SATB | Lifeway | 0-7673-0709 |
