 This
is the home for sacred harp singing in the Pacific Northwest,
(comprising
the states of Idaho, Washington, Oregon, and Alaska). Sacred Harp singing is
traditional
religious folk music sung a cappella (no instruments) in four parts
from The
Sacred Harp, a tunebook printed in shape notes (i.e., the noteheads
are one of four shapes, though otherwise standard music typesetting is
followed). The book was first published in 1844 and has been
continuously
in print since then. Any type, quality, or range of voice will find a
comfortable
and important place with us. If you are new to Sacred Harp singing,
feel
free to drop by to listen or, better yet, to join in. Beginning singers
are always welcome and musical reading ability is not a requirement. At
a Sacred Harp singing, there is no admission charge, no choir director,
no rehearsal, no performance, no membership - just singing that many
describe
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Join
Us at a SingingClick on the link at the
left
for a Washington state singing or an Oregon state singing or an Alaska state singing to find one
near
you.
Got
a spare hour for reading? Then visit the national fasola website.
Camp
Fasola summer camp should be on your schedule for next
year!!!!
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Upcoming
Events
Eugene Oregon All-Day Singing Will
be Saturday July 31 in 2010 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 85780
McBeth Rd, off Lorane Hwy. Freewill offering; Dinner-on-the-Grounds;
Friday night Social at 5:30 (ends at 9:15 pm) Saturday night Social
location TBA at the singing. Mt Rainier All-Day Singing & Willard Birthday Singing 3rd
Sunday& Saturday before in August, i.e. Aug 14-15, at Buckley Hall, 127 N. River Ave, Buckley WA. Click here for a flyer. Vancouver CANADA Sacred Harp Sacred Harp is happening in Vancouver BC, Canada. Follow 'em here.
Christmas Harp, 3rd Ed. The songbook compiled by Karen Willard. Buy it for $18 at a local singing or Order
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