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Sacred Harp Singing For Beginners Workshop

The Georgia Center for Nonprofits

Free

Thu, Apr 17
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Three Thursday nights, April 3, 10, 17. An introduction to participatory “shape note” singing. No prior musical experience required. Free!!
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This three-night participatory workshop is for all those interested in learning to sing in a friendly, non-performance environment. No prior musical experience or skill set is needed. Just bring your voice! You’ll learn the basics of melody and harmony singing, get practice reading music using traditional shape note symbols, and discover a rich body of American folk hymns.We’ll delve into the music of The Sacred Harp, a tunebook first published in the 1840s and still in print today. Sacred Harp songs are known for their distinctive, haunting harmonies and powerful expression, and have influenced classic artists like the Carter Family, and contemporary practitioners like T Bone Burnett, Bonnie “Prince” Billy, and Sam Amidon.The workshop is free and open to anyone. Beginners and the "just curious" are welcome. Each session is taught by an experienced Sacred Harp singer and begins with a brief introduction for complete beginners, followed by a detailed lesson on different aspects of shape note singing. We’ll talk a little about the deep history of the music, but our workshop will emphasize practice: learning the mechanics of reading music and singing, how to keep time, what to expect at “all-day” Sacred Harp singings, and more. There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions, as well as a break with snacks.While each session will cover a different aspect of singing, we’ll also begin each time with a refresher on the basics, so you can come for all three sessions or join at any point.Come learn a deep American musical tradition, build confidence, and connect with others through a shared passion for singing!More info at our website: https://www.atlantasacredharp.org/beginner.html

The Georgia Center for Nonprofits
340 Chester Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
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