Concert Venues

Our venues are superb partners in medieval music-making

St. James Cathedral

The Medieval Women’s Choir is a Resident Ensemble at St. James Cathedral, located at Ninth and Marion in Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood overlooking downtown Seattle.

Address

804 9th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
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Telephone: (206) 622-3559
FAX: (206) 622-5303

Directions

To reach the Cathedral take the James Street Exit from I-5 and head East (up the hill) on James Street and then take a left on 9th Avenue. The Cathedral is located two blocks north on the right-hand side.

Wheelchair access is available in the Northeast (Marion St.) and Southern (Columbia St.) vestibules of the Cathedral.

Photo by Maria Laughlin

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Christ Episcopal Church of Tacoma

Address

310 North K Street
Tacoma, WA 9840

Telephone: 253-383-1569
Link to website.

Directions

We are located at 310 North K Street in Tacoma, between Division and 4th Streets. Coming from I5, take the Sprague Avenue exit, and head toward 6th Ave, turning right onto Division Avenue. Continue on Division Avenue until you reach 4th Street. Other area landmarks are the MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, and Wright Park.

Parking is available all day on weekends, and evenings after 5:00pm in the Multicare Medical Center lot at Division Avenue and K Street; a small lot is located behind the church, and additional parking is available on local streets.

Wheelchair access to the sanctuary, courtyard, and Trinity House is available from the K Street sidewalk, on the north corner of the property. The sanctuary is on the ground floor, and there is an open area for wheelchairs both in the front and back on the left-middle set of pews.

St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral (Bloedel Hall)

Address

1245 10th Ave. E
Seattle, WA 98102

Telephone: 206-323-0300
Link to website.

Directions

Bloedel Hall is located on the west end of the cathedral building, and can be accessed through the large doors on the west end, that face the Greenbelt and Lake Union.

There is parking in our lot to the north and south of our building. Street parking is also available in the neighborhood; carefully observe all posted parking restrictions as they are enforced at all times. Parking in our lot is free and unrestricted all day on Sundays. On other days, parking is free for those attending cathedral liturgies or other official cathedral-sponsored events. If you are visiting the cathedral on official business during the day, ask for a parking pass at the reception desk.

Those here for events on the property not produced by the cathedral or visitors to other tenants on the property will typically need to pay the usual rate.* Please follow the posted signs.

Most of the building is fully accessible via the elevator, which is located at the Hoerster Annex entrance. The cathedral nave is also easily accessible via the ramp on the left side of the patio steps (closest to the south parking lot).s.

7400 Woodlawn

Formerly Bethany Lutheran Church, the 7400 Woodlawn serves as home base for the Medieval Women’s Choir. We attend our weekly rehearsals here, and are happy to make use of the beautiful sanctuary from time to time for concerts and events.

Address

7400 Woodlawn Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115
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Directions

The building is located two blocks northeast of Green Lake Dr. N between Latona and 2nd Ave. NE in the Green Lake neighborhood. There is handicapped parking available in the parking lot behind the main building, with street parking available throughout the neighborhood. The sanctuary is accessed from the Latona entrance.

University Congregational United Church of Christ

Located in the University District, this architecturally significant church has a warm acoustic, friendly staff, and comfortable seating.

Address

4515 16th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98105
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Directions

The University of Washington has free parking on Sundays. Enter the main campus gate at NE 45th and 17th Ave NE and turn left after the (closed) toll booth. It’s about a three-block walk to church from here. Or park in the UW Meany Garage at 15th Ave NE and NE 41st St. The church is a five-block walk from here. If you need to be assured of a close parking spot, you can call the church office before noon on Friday to reserve one. 206-524-2322.

The church also owns three parking lots:

Lot A is across the street from the church on 16th Ave E.
Lot B is beneath Sortun Court, just north of the church on the east side of 16th Ave E. (It closes at 2 pm)
Lot C (for those with difficulty walking, young children and visitors) is at the corner of 15th NE and NE 45th St., adjacent to the church.

Trinity Parish Church

The Medieval Women’s Choir is performing in March in Trinity Parish Church’s Great Hall, located at Eighth and James in Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood overlooking downtown Seattle.

Address

609 8th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
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Telephone: (206) 624-5337

Directions

To reach Trinity take the James Street Exit from I-5 and head East (up the hill) on James Street, taking a left on 8th Avenue. The church is located on Southwest corner of James Street and 8th Avenue.

Parking for concerts at Trinity is located in the parking garage at Skyline at First Hill. The entrance to the garage is located on Columbia Street between 8th and 9th Avenues.

Metered parking is also available on several nearby streets.

Photo by Dale Lang

Seattle First Baptist Church

The newest venue for the Medieval Women’s Choir’s winter concert, historic Seattle First Baptist Church is located in the heart of Capitol Hill with convenient parking adjacent to the church. Accessible entrance located on Harvard Avenue.

Address

1111 Harvard Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
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Directions

The church is served by Seattle Streetcar, and Seattle Metro stops directly in front of the church (Route #2). From Broadway, turn west on Union and then southeast on Harvard Ave. The spire of the church is visible from Broadway.

Epiphany Parish Church

Our new home for the Spring Frolic, this tudor-style church is nestled into the Magnolia neighborhood with on-street parking and a small lot located across from the church.

Address

1805 38th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
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Directions

FROM THE SOUTH

I-5 North to the James St. exit.
Turn right on James (heading east); James becomes Cherry at the top of the hill.
Turn left on 34th, and continue on 34th as it curves to the right and becomes East Denny.
The church is on the right, on Denny, between 37th and 38th Avenues.

FROM THE NORTH

I-5 South to the Bellevue/520 exit.
Go through the tunnel and exit at Montlake (first exit).
Turn right and continue south on Montlake, which becomes 24th Avenue, and then becomes 23rd Avenue East.
Turn left at East Union. Continue east to 34th Avenue.
Turn left on 34th and continue on 34th as it curves to the right and becomes East Denny.
The church is on the right, on Denny, between 37th and 38th Avenues.