12th Annual All Day Sacred Harp Sing
Come enjoy a living American musical tradition whose history stretches back to colonial times. Come sing or listen all day, or any part of the day. Pot-luck lunch served around noon. There is no admission charge, but there is a free-will offering if you would like to donate something to help cover expenses. Sacred Harp is a uniquely American tradition that brings communities together to sing four-part hymns and anthems. It is a proudly inclusive and democratic part of our shared cultural heritage. We welcome beginners and newcomers, with no musical experience or religious affiliation required — in fact, the tradition was born from colonial “singing schools” whose purpose was to teach beginners to sing and our methods continue to reflect this goal. Though Sacred Harp is not affiliated with any denomination, it is a deeply spiritual experience for many, and functions as a religious observance for many singers. Sacred Harp “singings” are not performances. There are no rehearsals and no separate seats for an audience. The singers sit in a hollow square formation with one voice part on each side, all facing inwards so we can see and hear each other. However, visitors are always welcome to sit anywhere in the room and participate as listeners. For more information about Sacred Harp go to www.fasola.org
