The newly-restored Cathedral of St. Joseph is widely known for its beautiful art and reverberant acoustics. This combination makes the Cathedral one of the most widely sought-after spaces for choral performances in the region. In addition, the 62-rank Hendrickson organ attracts performers from near and far. The Cathedral music ministry seeks to build ties with this larger musical community, through welcoming as many guest artists and ensembles as possible. At the same time, guest performances are limited by two primary factors: the sacred nature of the Cathedral space, which must be carefully maintained; and the practicality of scheduling. The Cathedral is the hub of Catholic activity for the diocese, as well as a parish community. In addition to the regular performances of the various Cathedral choirs throughout the year, the Cathedral maintains a funded concert series. Due to this active event schedule, the Cathedral unfortunately cannot accommodate every guest artist request.
If you are interested in performing at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, please take a moment to read through the guidelines below. They are intended to ensure the smooth integration of guest artists and ensembles into the mission and community life of the Cathedral.
The event schedule for each year (September-June) is completed by July. In order to avoid disruption to the parish and diocesan schedule, musical events are usually not added mid-year. So, for example, the September 2018 through June 2019 schedule will be completed by July 2018. If you propose an event in October of 2018, it will be considered by July 2019 for inclusion in the September 2019 – June 2020 season. Because of the busy Cathedral schedule, the earlier you can submit a proposal the better.
During rehearsals and the concert itself, visitors are expected to respect the sacred space of the Cathedral in their dress and demeanor.