Pacific Northwest
July 5-11, 2021
Lewis & Clark College | Portland
ABOUT THE COURSE
RSCM Pacific NW is open to boys & girls of all levels, rising 4th grade to college freshman, and adult participants!
We enjoy several daily rehearsals together, as well as group discussions & activities for both choristers & adults and plenty of time for fun, relaxation, and exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Join us!
STAFF
COVID-19 Update
Out of an abundance of caution, and based on projected social distancing timelines from health experts, we are cancelling this year's course.
The good news is that we have locked down dates for next year's course that will allow us to remain in Portland at Lewis & Clark College with this year's Music Director Maxine Thevenot and Course Organist Edmund Connolly. We hope you'll join us next summer, Monday-Sunday, July 5-11, 2021!
Know that we're holding all of you in our thoughts and in our hearts during this difficult time. We will so miss seeing each of you this summer, but it will be even more joyful to come back together in 2021! Can't wait to see you then.
-Arwen & Michael, Co-Course Directors
SUMMER 2021
All experience levels and members of all faith traditions are warmly welcome!
PARTICIPANTS
MUSIC DIRECTOR
COURSE ORGANIST
RESIDENTIAL VENUE
PUBLIC SERVICES
48 youth (rising 4th-college freshman)
20 adult participants
3 organ scholars (age 18-25)
Maxine Thevenot, Cathedral of St. John, Albuquerque
Edmund Connolly, Cathedral of St. John, Albuquerque
Lewis & Clark College, Portland
Trinity Cathedral in Portland
Choral Evensong
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The Lord is my Light- Peter Hallock
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Preces & Responses in Ab - Maxine Thevenot
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Magnificat & Nunc dimittis in Eb - Herbert Brewer
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The Spirit of the Lord from The Apostles - Edward Elgar
Choral Eucharist
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The Tree of Peace - Judith Weir
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Deep peace - Andrew Carter
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A Canterbury Mass - Cecilia McDowall (no Credo)
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Love bade me welcome - Judith Weir
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Ave verum corpus - Mary Lynn Place Badarak
Music packets should be ordered well in advance from Cliff Hill Music, by calling 800-819-8772 or emailing and requesting the music packet for RSCM Pacific NW.
REPERTOIRE
A DAY IN THE LIFE
AM
7:30
8:00
8:45
11:00
PM
12:00
1:00
2:00
Spoken Eucharist
We welcome people of all/no faith traditions, but elements of traditional Episcopal worship are a part of the course.
Breakfast
House Rehearsals/
Full Rehearsals
Chorister Electives/
Adult Seminars
Lunch
Rest/
Quiet time
Chorister Fun Time/
Adult Activities & Seminars
TRAVEL
ARRIVAL: Monday 7/5
1:00-4:00 pm
Lewis & Clark College
DEPARTURE: Sunday 7/11
12:00 pm
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
Please plan to arrive on campus between 1:00 & 4:00 pm on Monday, July 5.
This means flights into PDX International Airport should arrive no later than 3:00 pm, if possible.
Shuttles to campus from the airport will be available between 12:00-5:00 pm. Participants are responsible for making their way to campus individually if their flights arrive outside this time frame (parents of unaccompanied minors, please contact Arwen for accommodations).
Please submit the form below by June 15 at latest if you require a shuttle to campus.
Check back soon for more information about check-in location & procedures.
Check-out on Sunday will take place immediately following the 10:00 am morning service at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in downtown Portland. Shuttles will *not* be available to the airport on Sunday; participants are encouraged to take the red line from the Providence Park MAX station (5 minute walk from the cathedral). Unaccompanied youth participants will be assigned adults to chaperone; please let us know if your child will require a chaperone to/at the airport.
Please submit the names of any adults who are authorized to pick up your child prior to the start of camp on Monday, July 5. Choristers will only be released to authorized adults.
WHAT TO BRING
Download the packing checklist!
Handy for youth & adults alike... and required for youth.