 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.
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
No Jan 2 Puyallup Singing Too many of us will be gone/recovering.
2nd Sunday Singing will
from now on meet at Woodland Park United
Methodist Church, 302 N. 78th St (at Greenwood Ave N), in
Seattle. Pull into the parking lot and enter the back door then follow
the sound. (No more at Greenwood Sr. Center -- Monthly Singings list
has not been updated yet so don't be confused). 2010 PNWSHS Convention-WA is Feb 20 & 21 New
location at VFW Post 5760, 1836 72nd Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA. 98040.
(Great acoustics! plenty of parking; public transit) Watch this space
for further details. 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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