RSCM WASHINGTON DC

For choristers & Adults

Trebles - Rising 5th graders and above

Teen & adult altos, tenors, basses

The Ultimate Opportunity

for advanced singers — both treble choristers and teen and adult altos, tenors, and basses. The Washington Course is an exciting and challenging course that takes place on the campuses of Catholic University in Washington, D.C., as well other important venues in the D.C. metropolitan area.

RSCM DC IS BACK!

July 15 -21, 2024

with

Dr. Maggie Burk

Course Director

Dr. Katie (Burk) Webb

Course Organist

More information coming very soon!

Opportunities for

Choristers & Adult Singers

We offer tracks for Choristers who are rising fifth graders through finishing 12th grade (treble, alto, tenor, and bass) and for residential and commuter tracks for Adult singers. These provide opportunities for opportunities for fellowship, fun, collegial interaction and, musical development. We also offer Bronze and Silver RSCM medal examinations.

Immerse yourself in music-making at the highest level in some of Washington D.C.’s most historic and sacred spaces.

Choristers love returning to the course year after year for the opportunity to make music at a very high level in this important place, to renew friendships, and to experience our nation’s capital. Choristers will find themselves immersed in all things beautiful, from fine music and singing to historic venues and life-long friendships.

“Going to RSCM DC has been the highlight of my summers for 4 consecutive years. Being able to sing with and learn from wonderful musicians from all over the country has allowed me to grow musically, but the friendships and connections I have made at RSCM will stay with me for a long time to come. Singing in places like the National Cathedral is a pretty good plus as well.”

-Hannah Fleming, Christ Church Cathedral, Nashville, TN

Psallam spiritu et mente.

Beauty. Community. Excellence.

The RSCM Washington DC Course is one of several training courses offered by the Royal School of Church Music in America. RSCM America has more than 400 affiliates crossing denominational lines and the boundaries of nearly every state.

RSCM DC Course Tracks

Application Information

To participate in the course, please fill out the required application and recommendations for your desired track. All applications must be received by May 1, 2024 for priority consideration. See specific course track application requirements below.

Advanced Choristers

Spots available: 50 choristers (boys and girls age 9-18; treble, alto, tenor, bass)

Course Fees: $900 for Advanced Choristers and Residential Adults before April 1, 2024; $950 after April 1, 2024;

$650 for Adult Commuters (includes Lunch)

TO APPLY: Fill out the application and required forms, and references. Submit these by April 1 for “early-bird” pricing, and by May 1 at the latest for priority consideration.

LEARN MORE & APPLY

Venues and Service Schedule

RSCM DC Course participants sing services throughout the week at a variety of venues throughout the metropolitan DC area. Our services are open to the public.

**The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. is our residential venue and home base for the week.**

**The Crypt Church at the National Shrine, Washington D.C. We will sing Mass here on Wednesday Evening.**

**Augustana Lutheran Church in Washington D.C. is the site of our Thursday Evensong.**

**Saint John’s Lafayette Square (The Church of the Presidents) is the site of our Friday Evensong.**

Saint Matthew’s Cathedral in Washington, D.C. is the site of our Closing Mass on Sunday Morning. The cathedral was the held the Funeral Mass for President Kennedy, has generous acoustics and is a feast for the eyes.

Attending the Course

The following will give you some information about What to Bring, Where and How to Order Repertoire, important Transportation information, and other necessary information for the course.

The course will use Metro Train (included in registration fee) for transit between Catholic University and venues during the week.