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Hidden &
Medieval Women's Choir – Eric Mentzel, Artistic Director

Behind the walls of the medieval cloister, there flourished a musical realm hidden from outsiders by circumstance, tradition, or design. While women religious started out with similar opportunities to praise God in song enjoyed by their male counterparts, over the course of the Middle Ages, their singing came to be seen as inappropriate and problematic. Cantrices were deemed dangerous – likened to "harlots in the temple" and "Sirens" who inspired in their listeners lascivious thoughts and weakness in body and mind. Yet the sisters were not easily silenced, and despite the efforts of the authorities, they developed discrete musical traditions that were shared among convents of various orders – with some musical practices safeguarded from the outside world, and others contested, purged, and banned. In this program, the Medieval Women's Choir explores their hidden, forbidden world.

NOTE: The Cathedral will close after the 5:30pm Mass for set-up, and doors will reopen at 7:30pm.

Click here for tickets.
General Admission: $33.85 (includes service charge) or pay as able
St. James Parishioner: Free

For more concert information, visit the Medieval Women's Choir website.
 
More Information about Cathedral Concerts:

Where to Enter
There are three Cathedral entrances for concerts:

- The Marion Street/Terry Avenue entrance is at the northeast corner of the Cathedral. This entrance is accessible to those with disabilities. Restrooms are located at this entrance. Advance ticket holders and those with a Friends of Cathedral Music card may enter here.

- The Columbia Street/Courtyard entrance is on the south side of the Cathedral near the Chapel. ADA accessible via a ramp. The Box Office to purchase walk-up tickets is located here. Advance ticket holders and those with a Friends of Cathedral Music card may enter here.

- The 9th Avenue entrance is on the west side of the Cathedral. This entrance is NOT accessible to those who use a wheelchair or have other mobility issues that preclude the use of stairs. Advance ticket holders and those with a Friends of Cathedral Music card may enter here.

Parking Information
- The Cabrini Center Garage on Marion Street closes at 8:30 PM and is not available for concert parking.

- Limited free parking (~65 spaces) is available in the O'Dea High School parking lot, entrances on Marion and Columbia Streets between Terry and Boren Avenues.

- Street parking is $6.00/hour and free after 8:00pm.

- There are a number of open-air pay-to-park lots in the neighborhood. If you park at a garage, be sure to check the closing time.

- Parking for Disabled Parking Permits is on the west side of Terry Ave. between Marion and Columbia Sts. A passenger drop-off space is on the southwest corner of Terry Ave. at Marion St.

Public Transportation
St. James Cathedral is within a few blocks of a number of bus lines and the First Hill Streetcar. The #60 bus stops directly in front on 9th Ave. To plan your trip, visit tripplanner.kingcounty.gov (or 206-553-3000), or maps.google.com and search for Terry Ave & Marion St, Seattle.

Questions
Questions? Contact the Music Office at 206-382-4874, or e-mail musicoffice@stjames-cathedral.org.

804 Ninth Avenue Seattle, WA 98104 | 206-382-4874 | musicoffice@stjames-cathedral.org