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This
is the homepage for sacred harp singing in the Pacific Northwest,
(comprising the states of Idaho, Washington, and Oregon). 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.
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Join Us at a Singing
Click on the button at the left for a Washington state singing or an Oregon 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!!!!
Record your Funeral Songs choices on a website - partinghand.pbwiki.com - maintained just for those of us worried that when we die our definite desires that certain songs be sung at our funeral/memorial service won't be known by anyone. This website fills a real need! |
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Upcoming Events
2008 Folk Life
Saturday May 24: 11-12:20 pm Workshop, Intiman Theater courtyard.
Saturday May 24: 1:30 pm Run Thru, 1st Ave Parking garage, corner of Warren Ave N & Thomas St.
Saturday May 24: 3-3:30 pm Performance, Center House Theater (lower level of Center House).
Moday May 26: 11-11:50 am Workshop, Lopez Room in Northwest Court area.
Folklife Set List
True Alto for #196 in Songs
At the 2007 All-Day Singing in Eugene, Oregon Jack Lofton handed out to the altos his newly composed alto part for #196 ALABAMA, thus satisfying many who've been yearning for a part they can sing without either cracking their voices or singing down an octave. Print it out and try it!
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