Ballard First Lutheran Church
2006 NW 65th Street
Seattle, WA 98117
The heritage of Ballard Firth Lutheran Church dates back to a Norwegian church founded in 1894. Its current building is at the intersection of NW 65th Street and 20th Ave NW, in the northern part of the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle.
Free street parking is available in the neighborhood.
Bastyr University Chapel
14500 Juanita Drive NE
Kenmore, WA 98028
The campus of Bastyr University, a leading institution of learning for alternative medicine, occupies the site of a former Catholic seminary. It features a chapel with one of the most glorious acoustics in the Seattle area.
To access the campus, enter the driveway from Juanita Drive NE, following the large signs for Bastyr University and St. Edward State Park. Follow the road, staying to the left at the fork. There is ample free parking. Access the chapel by entering the courtyard through the main portico, then staying along the path to the right.
National Nordic Museum
2655 NW Market Street
Seattle, WA 98107
The National Nordic Museum's new location on NW Market Street includes a paid parking lot just south of the main entrance, accessible from 28th Avenue NW. Additional paid parking lots and street parking can also be found in the area.
A ticket to the concert does not include admission to the Museum. However, members of the Museum may receive discounts on selected concert tickets.
St. James Cathedral
804 Ninth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
St. James Cathedral, the seat of the Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle, is a city landmark consecrated in 1907. Built in the Italian Renaissance style, its beauty and acoustics are renowned across the country. The cathedral is one of the focal points of Seattle's choral community. In addition to the professional Cantorei, with which many of Emerald Ensemble's singers regular perform, the cathedral supports an active events calendar.
Paid parking is available on streets and in lots thoughout the neighborhood.
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
4805 NE 45th Street
Seattle, WA 98105
There is convenient, free street parking along NE 45th Street and in the surrounding neighborhood. Disabled parking places and an accessible entrance are located in front of the church on NE 45th Street.
Trinity Parish Church
609 8th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
Free parking is available in designated, marked spots in the lot of Skyline Retirement Center. You may access the lot on Columbia Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues. After exiting your vehicle in the underground lot, follow signs to walk to Trinity, which is one block south.
Street parking is also available, and is free of charge at certain evening and weekend hours, as posted on the nearest meters.
Vashon Center for the Arts
19600 Vashon Highway SW
Vashon, WA 98070
Inaugurated in 2016, the Vashon Center for the Arts is the focal point of cultural activity on Vashon Island. The Emerald Ensemble was honored in 2024 to be chosen as the inaugural performers in the First Annual Katherine L. White Choral Invitational Festival.
Free parking is available in the VCA lot, which includes accessible entry. Additional parking is available along Vashon Highway.
Vashon Island is accessible from ferry docks in West Seattle (Fauntleroy), Tacoma (Point Defiance), and the Kitsap Peninsula (Southworth). Attendees from the mainland should note that there are several fine restaurants on the Island.
Vashon United Methodist Church
17928 Vashon Highway SW
Vashon, WA 98070
Vashon United Methodist Church is located on Vashon Island, two blocks south of the central commercial district. Free parking is available in the church lot and along Vashon Highway SW.
Vashon Island is accessible from ferry docks in West Seattle (Fauntleroy), Tacoma (Point Defiance), and the Kitsap Peninsula (Southworth). Attendees from the mainland should note that there are several fine restaurants within blocks of the church.