Baltimore Shape Note Singing

December 7, 2024

  • Philadelphia All-Day Shenandoah Harmony Singing

    December 7, 2024  10:00 am - 3:00 pm

    St Mary's Church, Hamilton Village, 3916 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA

    First Saturday in December (does NOT follow the Saturday before the first Sunday rule)
    Singing from the Shenandoah Harmony.
    Location: St. Mary's Church, Hamilton Village (at the University of Pennsylvania)
    3916 Locust Walk
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Contact: Ben Fink 612  840-0141 or ben.fink [at] gmail.com

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December 8, 2024

  • (D.C.) Upshur Community Garden Regular Sing

    December 8, 2024  12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Upshur Community Garden, 1325 Upshur St NW, Washington, DC 20011, USA

    Who: DC Shape Note Singers - Upshur Community Garden Regular Sing
    Where: Upshur Comm. Garden, 1325 Upshur St NW, Wash., DC 20011
    When: 2nd Sundays (generally)
    Book(s):  The Shenandoah Harmony
    Website: http://dcshapenote.squarespace.com/
    Social: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dcshapenotesingers/
    Contact(s): Maria Cramer - mariacramer5610 at gmail dot com
    Note: The regular Garden sing is outside for most of the year. Check with the organizer if the weather is bad, there may be an alternate location.

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December 9, 2024

  • Baltimore 2nd. Monday Sing (SH+ShH)

    December 9, 2024  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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December 15, 2024
December 18, 2024
December 21, 2024

  • N. Shenandoah Valley Shape Note Singing

    December 21, 2024  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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December 22, 2024
January 3, 2025

  • Valley Pocket Harmonist Roll Out Weekend

    January 3, 2025  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    2336 Salem Church Rd Boyce, VA 22620

    6-8 pm; social with singing

       (bring snacks to share, limited dinner options)

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January 4, 2025

  • Valley Pocket Harmonist All Day

    January 4, 2025  10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    110 N Church St, Berryville, VA 22611, USA

    Saturday, January 4 

       Grace Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 110 N Church St Berryville, VA 22611

    10am to 4 pm; All Day VPH singing with potluck lunch; composers will be given time in the middle of a session to lead; 

    5:30 - 6:30 pm dinner; 2336 Salem Church Rd.

    6:30 - 7:30 pm Shenandoah Harmony singing

    7:30 - 8:30 pm VPH themed open mic, vocal or instrumental (email us with  questions)

    9:00 pm quiet time

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January 5, 2025

  • Valley Pocket Harmonist Roll Out Weekend

    January 5, 2025  10:00 am - 3:30 pm

    2336 Salem Church Rd, Boyce, VA 22620, USA

    Sunday, January 5

    10 am to 10:40 am; leads and comments by music committee; 

       divide into 3 groups who rotate through sessions 1-3.

    10:45-11:40 1st session of 3 workshops of lecture and singing:

           a. Obscure and non-traditional sources—Nikos Pappas and John delRe (main house)

           b. Songs of Zion—Josh Barnett and Rachel Hall (music hall)

           c. Wilkinson, folk, and family songs—Dan Hunter and Cheri MacNeil (garage)

    11:45-12-35 2nd session

    12:35- 1:35 Lunch 

    1:35-2:25 3rd session

    2:30-3:30 John Bayer and German Baptist song

    (On Sunday there will be very limited indoor space for observers/non-participants - please dress appropriately)

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  • Lancaster Monthly Shape Note Singing

    January 5, 2025  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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January 7, 2025
January 11, 2025

  • Easton Monthly Shenandoah Singing

    January 11, 2025  2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Unitarian Universalist Fellowship At Easton, 7401 Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD 21601, USA

    Who: Easton Monthly Shenandoah Singing
    Where: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship At Easton, 7401 Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD 21601
    When: 2nd Saturdays, 2-5pm
    Book: The Shenandoah Harmony
    Website: https://www.marylandshapenote.org/easton/
    Contact(s): Topher - hieanon+fasola at gmail dot com
    Mailing list: (email contact to request signup)
    Note: Masks optional, vaccinations expected; sing outside or doors open for ventilation, if weather allows. Bring a light snack to share.

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January 12, 2025

  • (D.C.) Upshur Community Garden Regular Sing

    January 12, 2025  12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Upshur Community Garden, 1325 Upshur St NW, Washington, DC 20011, USA

    Who: DC Shape Note Singers - Upshur Community Garden Regular Sing
    Where: Upshur Comm. Garden, 1325 Upshur St NW, Wash., DC 20011
    When: 2nd Sundays (generally)
    Book(s):  The Shenandoah Harmony
    Website: http://dcshapenote.squarespace.com/
    Social: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dcshapenotesingers/
    Contact(s): Maria Cramer - mariacramer5610 at gmail dot com
    Note: The regular Garden sing is outside for most of the year. Check with the organizer if the weather is bad, there may be an alternate location.

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January 13, 2025

  • Baltimore 2nd. Monday Sing (SH+ShH) - Love Astounding

    January 13, 2025  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

    Note that part of this night's singing will be set aside to record a special song. Audio and video recording will happen, please keep that in mind. More information here:
    https://www.marylandshapenote.org/2024/11/29/love-astounding-mon-january-13th/

    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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January 15, 2025
January 18, 2025

  • N. Shenandoah Valley Shape Note Singing

    January 18, 2025  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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January 19, 2025
January 25, 2025
January 26, 2025
January 28, 2025
February 1, 2025
February 2, 2025

  • Lancaster Monthly Shape Note Singing

    February 2, 2025  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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February 4, 2025
February 8, 2025

  • Easton Monthly Shenandoah Singing

    February 8, 2025  2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Unitarian Universalist Fellowship At Easton, 7401 Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD 21601, USA

    Who: Easton Monthly Shenandoah Singing
    Where: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship At Easton, 7401 Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD 21601
    When: 2nd Saturdays, 2-5pm
    Book: The Shenandoah Harmony
    Website: https://www.marylandshapenote.org/easton/
    Contact(s): Topher - hieanon+fasola at gmail dot com
    Mailing list: (email contact to request signup)
    Note: Masks optional, vaccinations expected; sing outside or doors open for ventilation, if weather allows. Bring a light snack to share.

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February 9, 2025

  • (D.C.) Upshur Community Garden Regular Sing

    February 9, 2025  12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Upshur Community Garden, 1325 Upshur St NW, Washington, DC 20011, USA

    Who: DC Shape Note Singers - Upshur Community Garden Regular Sing
    Where: Upshur Comm. Garden, 1325 Upshur St NW, Wash., DC 20011
    When: 2nd Sundays (generally)
    Book(s):  The Shenandoah Harmony
    Website: http://dcshapenote.squarespace.com/
    Social: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dcshapenotesingers/
    Contact(s): Maria Cramer - mariacramer5610 at gmail dot com
    Note: The regular Garden sing is outside for most of the year. Check with the organizer if the weather is bad, there may be an alternate location.

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February 10, 2025

  • Baltimore 2nd. Monday Sing (SH+ShH)

    February 10, 2025  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  

February 15, 2025

  • N. Shenandoah Valley Shape Note Singing

    February 15, 2025  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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February 16, 2025
February 19, 2025
February 23, 2025
February 25, 2025
March 1, 2025
March 2, 2025

  • Lancaster Monthly Shape Note Singing

    March 2, 2025  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  

March 4, 2025
March 8, 2025

  • Easton Monthly Shenandoah Singing

    March 8, 2025  2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Unitarian Universalist Fellowship At Easton, 7401 Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD 21601, USA

    Who: Easton Monthly Shenandoah Singing
    Where: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship At Easton, 7401 Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD 21601
    When: 2nd Saturdays, 2-5pm
    Book: The Shenandoah Harmony
    Website: https://www.marylandshapenote.org/easton/
    Contact(s): Topher - hieanon+fasola at gmail dot com
    Mailing list: (email contact to request signup)
    Note: Masks optional, vaccinations expected; sing outside or doors open for ventilation, if weather allows. Bring a light snack to share.

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March 9, 2025

  • (D.C.) Upshur Community Garden Regular Sing

    March 9, 2025  12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Upshur Community Garden, 1325 Upshur St NW, Washington, DC 20011, USA

    Who: DC Shape Note Singers - Upshur Community Garden Regular Sing
    Where: Upshur Comm. Garden, 1325 Upshur St NW, Wash., DC 20011
    When: 2nd Sundays (generally)
    Book(s):  The Shenandoah Harmony
    Website: http://dcshapenote.squarespace.com/
    Social: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dcshapenotesingers/
    Contact(s): Maria Cramer - mariacramer5610 at gmail dot com
    Note: The regular Garden sing is outside for most of the year. Check with the organizer if the weather is bad, there may be an alternate location.

    See more details    |    Add to Google Calendar  

March 10, 2025

  • Baltimore 2nd. Monday Sing (SH+ShH)

    March 10, 2025  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  

March 15, 2025

  • N. Shenandoah Valley Shape Note Singing

    March 15, 2025  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!

    See more details    |    Add to Google Calendar