 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
as the most powerful, most intense musical experience of their lives. |
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.
Camp
Fasola summer camp should be on your schedule for next
year!!!!
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Doug Plummer videos of PNWSHS history: Sacred Harp Singing in the Pacific Northwest I and Sacred Harp Singing in the Pacific Northwest II
| | Get your FREE FREE FREE workbook on the basics of Sacred Harp singing here. |
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Upcoming
Events
Saturday Feb 4 Tacoma We will
try out our new location at
the Tacoma Friends Meeting House, 2508 South 39th Street, Tacoma (very
close to the Tacoma Mall). The meeting time is 4 to 6 pm. This lets
folks decide to stick around or not for the Song Circle held in the
same venue at 7 pm.
PNW Sacred Harp Singing Convention-Washington Feb 18 & 19 As
in 2011, we'll be at the VFW Hall on the north end of Mercer Island.
Click on "All-Day Singings to the left for the full location and times.
The Sales Table this year will be bountiful so bring your cash or
checks. FLYER
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