 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
Tacoma May 5 The May singing (Saturday before 1st Sunday = May 5) at the Tacoma Friends Meeting House is NOT meeting. See below.
Portland Sacred Harp All-Day Singing May 5 The sixth annual one-day singing in May; doors open at 9 am at The Little Church, 5138 NE 23rd, Portland OR.
WHIDBEY ISLAND May 6 The
singers on Whidbey Island used to meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This
has changed, starting Sunday May 6: they will meet on the 1st Sunday of
the month, from 3-5 pm at the Langley United Methodist Church
Fellowship Hall on Anthes St in Langley. See our WA Monthly Singings
(on the left) for contact info.
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