Baltimore Shape Note Singing

April 25, 2026

  • Oliver Kindig-Stokes Memorial Singing

    April 25, 2026  10:00 am - 3:30 pm

    York Friends Meeting, 135 W Philadelphia St, York, PA 17401, USA

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  • Brentwood 4th Saturday Singing

    April 25, 2026  2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Who: Brentwood 4th Saturday Singing 
    Where: Brentwood, MD, please email for address 
    When: 4th Saturdays, 2-5pm 
    Books: The Valley Pocket Harmonist 
    Website: https://www.marylandshapenote.org/
    Social: https://www.facebook.com/MarylandShapeNote 
    Contact(s): Jonathan - jonathaneennewton at gmail dot comMailing list: (email contact to request signup) 

    Note: Street parking available

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April 26, 2026
April 28, 2026

  • Baltimore 4th Tuesday Sing (VPH+ShH)

    April 28, 2026  7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

    Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214, USA

    Fourth Tuesday of Every Month
    7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

    Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214

    Shape note singing is an American, a cappella choral tradition with roots that stretch back into the 18th century. We sing four part harmony, printed with shaped note heads which are designed to help with sight reading music.

    Characterized by open harmonies and a raw, powerful sound, these tunes speak of death and love and powerful forces. All religious affiliations (and un-affiliations) are welcome to join us. We sing for each other and the joy of singing. There is no audience and no director. This music designed for participation, rather than performance.

     All are welcome, no experience is required, and loaner tune books are available.

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May 2, 2026

  • [Charlottesville, VA] Sacred Harp + Shenandoah Harmony All Day

    May 2, 2026  9:30 am - 3:30 pm

    St. Paul's, Ivy, Episcopal Church, 851 Owensville Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901, USA

    Please join us in beautiful Charlottesville for the resumption of our all-day shape note singing! Singing will be half day Sacred Harp (2025 edition) and half day Shenandoah Harmony, separated by dinner on the grounds.

    More Info: https://www.facebook.com/share/16m7KzWinx/

    Location: the Saturday singing will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Ivy, about 10-15 minutes outside of Charlottesville. Ample parking is available in a leafy onsite lot. The parish hall and all required facilities are accessible to those with mobility considerations via a level sidewalk coming from four handicapped parking spaces.

    Transportation: As well as long distance Amtrak trains connecting Charlottesville to the likes of New York, Chicago, Boston, New Orleans, Atlanta and DC, there is a teensy little regional airport (code CHO) that connects us with Chicago, Charlotte, Atlanta, DC and NYC (LaGuardia). You can fly to DC and connect by public transportation, but note that if you fly to Richmond an hour away, there is (MADDENINGLY) no public transport connection to Charlottesville, so you'll want to either rent a car or connect with us to see if we can coordinate a pickup.
    Lodging: We have a decent amount of local hosting available for out of town singers, so get in touch if you need somewhere to stay! The singing venue is a little out of town in nearby Ivy, so if you're taking Amtrak to Charlottesville and arranging your own place to stay, please get in touch to get a lift out to the singing.

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  • Rivanna Shape Note Singers, Charlottesville, VA

    May 2, 2026  10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    717 Rugby Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA

    Who: Rivanna Shape Note Singers
    Where:  Social Hall, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charlottesville; 717 Rugby Road; Charlottesville, VA 22903
    When: 1st Saturdays, 10-noon
    Books: The Sacred Harp (Denson), The Shenandoah Harmony & Valley Pocket Harmonist
    Website: coming
    Social: https://www.facebook.com/CharlottesvilleShapeNoteSingers
    Contact: John-  john dot alexanderj at gmail dot com

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May 3, 2026

  • Lancaster 1st Sunday Sing (SH)

    May 3, 2026  3:00 pm - 5:30 pm

    1855 Stony Battery Rd, Mountville, PA 17554, USA

    Book: Sacred Harp, Denson 1991 This singing meets first Sundays from 3:00 PM-5:30 PM at the Lancaster Singing Hall. Parking around back and up the exterior staircase.

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May 5, 2026
May 10, 2026

  • (D.C.) Eckington Regular Sing

    May 10, 2026  1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

    Eckington Regular Sing
    Where: Eckington neighborhood of Washington, DC, email for address
    When: Email to confirm dates.
    Book(s):  The Shenandoah Harmony, The Valley Pocket Harmonist
    Website: http://dcshapenote.squarespace.com/
    Social: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dcshapenotesingers/
    Contact(s): Mona Lewandoski mona dot lewandoski at gmail dot com
    Mailing list: (email contact to request signup)
    Note: Email for address and to confirm dates. This sing takes place in a heated/air conditioned garage with water and bathroom access. 

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May 11, 2026

  • Baltimore 2nd Monday Sing (SH+ShH)

    May 11, 2026  7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

    Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214, USA

    Second Monday of Every Month
    7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

    Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214

    Shape note singing is an American, a cappella choral tradition with roots that stretch back into the 18th century. We sing four part harmony, printed with shaped note heads which are designed to help with sight reading music.

    Characterized by open harmonies and a raw, powerful sound, these tunes speak of death and love and powerful forces. All religious affiliations (and un-affiliations) are welcome to join us. We sing for each other and the joy of singing. There is no audience and no director. This music designed for participation, rather than performance.

    We sing from the The Sacred Harp (1991 revision), The Shenandoah Harmony, and sometimes other shape note sources. All are welcome, no experience is required, and loaner tune books are available.

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May 16, 2026

  • N. Shenandoah Valley Shape Note Singing

    May 16, 2026  3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    2336 Salem Church Rd, Boyce, VA 22620, USA

    Who: Northern Shenandoah Valley Shape Note Singers
    Where: 2336 Salem Church Rd, Boyce, VA 22620
    When: 3rd Saturdays, 3-6pm
    Book(s): The Sacred Harp (Denson) & The Shenandoah Harmony
    Website: https://www.shenandoahharmony.com/
    Social: https://www.facebook.com/groups/55734393949/
    Contact(s): Kelly Macklin - skmack02 at gmail dot com
    Mailing list: (email contact to request signup)
    Note: Stay for potluck and conversation!

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May 17, 2026

  • Richmond 3rd Sunday Sing (SH+ShH)

    May 17, 2026  2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 5200 Grove Ave, Richmond, VA 23226, USA

    Who: Richmond Shape Note Singers
    Where: St.Giles Presbyterian Church 5200 Grove Ave, Richmond, VA 23226
    When: 1st Tuesdays, 7-9pm and 3rd Sundays 2-4pm
    Book(s): The Sacred Harp (Denson) & The Shenandoah Harmony
    Website: https://pennsylvaniasacredharp.com/
    Social: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100048973548444
    Contact: Adrienne - adrienne.e.robertson at gmail dot com
    Mailing list: (email contact to request signup)

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  • Sandy Spring Sacred Harp (SH91)

    May 17, 2026  3:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Friends House Retirement Community, 17340 Quaker Ln, Sandy Spring, MD 20860, USA

    Location: Friends House, 17340 Quaker Lane, Sandy Spring, Maryland 20860
    Books: The Sacred Harp (1991 Edition)
    Email: annegreene at hushmail dot com
    Phone: 410-599-3730
    Note: The singing room is to the left through the entrance door marked 17340 above it, just past the dining hall. GPS might try to take you to different places.  Dinner is in the dining hall and credit card only (or bring your own dinner). Anne needs an approximate headcount to alert dining staff by 4 PM Friday, so please email at least that morning to give them notice.

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  • Exeter Sacred Harp Sing

    May 17, 2026  5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

    191 Meetinghouse Road Douglassville, PA 19518

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May 20, 2026
May 23, 2026

  • Brentwood 4th Saturday Singing

    May 23, 2026  2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Who: Brentwood 4th Saturday Singing 
    Where: Brentwood, MD, please email for address 
    When: 4th Saturdays, 2-5pm 
    Books: The Valley Pocket Harmonist 
    Website: https://www.marylandshapenote.org/
    Social: https://www.facebook.com/MarylandShapeNote 
    Contact(s): Jonathan - jonathaneennewton at gmail dot comMailing list: (email contact to request signup) 

    Note: Street parking available

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May 24, 2026
May 26, 2026

  • Baltimore 4th Tuesday Sing (VPH+ShH)

    May 26, 2026  7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

    Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214, USA

    Fourth Tuesday of Every Month
    7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

    Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214

    Shape note singing is an American, a cappella choral tradition with roots that stretch back into the 18th century. We sing four part harmony, printed with shaped note heads which are designed to help with sight reading music.

    Characterized by open harmonies and a raw, powerful sound, these tunes speak of death and love and powerful forces. All religious affiliations (and un-affiliations) are welcome to join us. We sing for each other and the joy of singing. There is no audience and no director. This music designed for participation, rather than performance.

     All are welcome, no experience is required, and loaner tune books are available.

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May 31, 2026

  • [Baltimore] Fifth Sunday Singing

    May 31, 2026  10:30 am - 1:30 pm

    First & St Stephen's United Church of Christ, 6915 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212, USA

    • 10:30-1:30 First & St. Stephen’s UCC, 6915 York Road, Baltimore, MD 21212
    • Starting with a Singing School and then a 30 minute potluck after 1:30.
    • The Sacred Harp, 2025 Edition + The Shenandoah Harmony

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June 2, 2026
June 6, 2026

  • Rivanna Shape Note Singers, Charlottesville, VA

    June 6, 2026  10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    717 Rugby Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA

    Who: Rivanna Shape Note Singers
    Where:  Social Hall, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charlottesville; 717 Rugby Road; Charlottesville, VA 22903
    When: 1st Saturdays, 10-noon
    Books: The Sacred Harp (Denson), The Shenandoah Harmony & Valley Pocket Harmonist
    Website: coming
    Social: https://www.facebook.com/CharlottesvilleShapeNoteSingers
    Contact: John-  john dot alexanderj at gmail dot com

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June 7, 2026

  • Lancaster 1st Sunday Sing (SH)

    June 7, 2026  3:00 pm - 5:30 pm

    1855 Stony Battery Rd, Mountville, PA 17554, USA

    Book: Sacred Harp, Denson 1991 This singing meets first Sundays from 3:00 PM-5:30 PM at the Lancaster Singing Hall. Parking around back and up the exterior staircase.

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June 8, 2026

  • Baltimore 2nd Monday Sing (SH+ShH)

    June 8, 2026  7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

    Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214, USA

    Second Monday of Every Month
    7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

    Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214

    Shape note singing is an American, a cappella choral tradition with roots that stretch back into the 18th century. We sing four part harmony, printed with shaped note heads which are designed to help with sight reading music.

    Characterized by open harmonies and a raw, powerful sound, these tunes speak of death and love and powerful forces. All religious affiliations (and un-affiliations) are welcome to join us. We sing for each other and the joy of singing. There is no audience and no director. This music designed for participation, rather than performance.

    We sing from the The Sacred Harp (1991 revision), The Shenandoah Harmony, and sometimes other shape note sources. All are welcome, no experience is required, and loaner tune books are available.

    See more details    |    Add to Google Calendar  

June 14, 2026

  • (D.C.) Eckington Regular Sing

    June 14, 2026  1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

    Eckington Regular Sing
    Where: Eckington neighborhood of Washington, DC, email for address
    When: Email to confirm dates.
    Book(s):  The Shenandoah Harmony, The Valley Pocket Harmonist
    Website: http://dcshapenote.squarespace.com/
    Social: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dcshapenotesingers/
    Contact(s): Mona Lewandoski mona dot lewandoski at gmail dot com
    Mailing list: (email contact to request signup)
    Note: Email for address and to confirm dates. This sing takes place in a heated/air conditioned garage with water and bathroom access. 

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June 17, 2026
June 20, 2026

  • N. Shenandoah Valley Shape Note Singing

    June 20, 2026  3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    2336 Salem Church Rd, Boyce, VA 22620, USA

    Who: Northern Shenandoah Valley Shape Note Singers
    Where: 2336 Salem Church Rd, Boyce, VA 22620
    When: 3rd Saturdays, 3-6pm
    Book(s): The Sacred Harp (Denson) & The Shenandoah Harmony
    Website: https://www.shenandoahharmony.com/
    Social: https://www.facebook.com/groups/55734393949/
    Contact(s): Kelly Macklin - skmack02 at gmail dot com
    Mailing list: (email contact to request signup)
    Note: Stay for potluck and conversation!

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June 21, 2026

  • Richmond 3rd Sunday Sing (SH+ShH)

    June 21, 2026  2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 5200 Grove Ave, Richmond, VA 23226, USA

    Who: Richmond Shape Note Singers
    Where: St.Giles Presbyterian Church 5200 Grove Ave, Richmond, VA 23226
    When: 1st Tuesdays, 7-9pm and 3rd Sundays 2-4pm
    Book(s): The Sacred Harp (Denson) & The Shenandoah Harmony
    Website: https://pennsylvaniasacredharp.com/
    Social: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100048973548444
    Contact: Adrienne - adrienne.e.robertson at gmail dot com
    Mailing list: (email contact to request signup)

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  • Sandy Spring Sacred Harp (SH91)

    June 21, 2026  3:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Friends House Retirement Community, 17340 Quaker Ln, Sandy Spring, MD 20860, USA

    Location: Friends House, 17340 Quaker Lane, Sandy Spring, Maryland 20860
    Books: The Sacred Harp (1991 Edition)
    Email: annegreene at hushmail dot com
    Phone: 410-599-3730
    Note: The singing room is to the left through the entrance door marked 17340 above it, just past the dining hall. GPS might try to take you to different places.  Dinner is in the dining hall and credit card only (or bring your own dinner). Anne needs an approximate headcount to alert dining staff by 4 PM Friday, so please email at least that morning to give them notice.

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  • Exeter Sacred Harp Sing

    June 21, 2026  5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

    191 Meetinghouse Road Douglassville, PA 19518

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June 23, 2026

  • Baltimore 4th Tuesday Sing (VPH+ShH)

    June 23, 2026  7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

    Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214, USA

    Fourth Tuesday of Every Month
    7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

    Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214

    Shape note singing is an American, a cappella choral tradition with roots that stretch back into the 18th century. We sing four part harmony, printed with shaped note heads which are designed to help with sight reading music.

    Characterized by open harmonies and a raw, powerful sound, these tunes speak of death and love and powerful forces. All religious affiliations (and un-affiliations) are welcome to join us. We sing for each other and the joy of singing. There is no audience and no director. This music designed for participation, rather than performance.

     All are welcome, no experience is required, and loaner tune books are available.

    See more details    |    Add to Google Calendar  

June 27, 2026

  • Brentwood 4th Saturday Singing

    June 27, 2026  2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Who: Brentwood 4th Saturday Singing 
    Where: Brentwood, MD, please email for address 
    When: 4th Saturdays, 2-5pm 
    Books: The Valley Pocket Harmonist 
    Website: https://www.marylandshapenote.org/
    Social: https://www.facebook.com/MarylandShapeNote 
    Contact(s): Jonathan - jonathaneennewton at gmail dot comMailing list: (email contact to request signup) 

    Note: Street parking available

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June 28, 2026
July 4, 2026

  • Rivanna Shape Note Singers, Charlottesville, VA

    July 4, 2026  10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    717 Rugby Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA

    Who: Rivanna Shape Note Singers
    Where:  Social Hall, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charlottesville; 717 Rugby Road; Charlottesville, VA 22903
    When: 1st Saturdays, 10-noon
    Books: The Sacred Harp (Denson), The Shenandoah Harmony & Valley Pocket Harmonist
    Website: coming
    Social: https://www.facebook.com/CharlottesvilleShapeNoteSingers
    Contact: John-  john dot alexanderj at gmail dot com

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July 5, 2026

  • Lancaster 1st Sunday Sing (SH)

    July 5, 2026  3:00 pm - 5:30 pm

    1855 Stony Battery Rd, Mountville, PA 17554, USA

    Book: Sacred Harp, Denson 1991 This singing meets first Sundays from 3:00 PM-5:30 PM at the Lancaster Singing Hall. Parking around back and up the exterior staircase.

    See more details    |    Add to Google Calendar  

July 7, 2026