Shape Note Singing

Shape-note singing is a long-standing American folk tradition of unaccompanied hymn singing in robust four-part harmony from song books like The Sacred Harp. The songs have been featured in the film Cold Mountain and have been sung by folk groups like The Watersons, The Young Tradition and Lady Maisery. Shape-note music is sung around the world in social, non-performance settings, where we enjoy the mixture of great tunes, stark harmony, driving rhythms, dramatic poetry, and occasional bouts of fuguing.
This workshop will be run by the local shape-note singing group and provide an introduction suitable for beginners, with plenty of singing for all involved. No previous experience or ability to read music required, just an enthusiasm to give it a go. Come give your feet a rest, sit down, and sing in harmony!