ALL-DAY
If either of our books are being used for any part of your All-Day singing or Convention, we’d like to get it listed here. We will soon post a form for you to fill out to do that.
SUBMIT YOUR ALL-DAY SINGING!
We have a form you can fill out and we will list your “All-Day” singing on the website.
USA
Minnesota Double All-Day Singing
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
The Shenandoah Harmony, The Valley Pocket Harmonist
2nd Sunday in July and the Saturday before (07/12-13/2025)
website: https://mnfasola.org/?page_id=837
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1194782975550775/
note: Singing from Shenandoah Harmony on Saturday, Valley Pocket Harmonist on Sunday
Singing in the Poconos
Cresco, PA
Tunebooks: Shenandoah Harmony, Christian Harmony 2010
When: July, Saturday before 2nd Sunday (07/12/2025)
Website: TBD
FB link: TBD
INTERNATIONAL
Roving Shenandoah Harmony Singing
Lewes, UK
Tunebooks: Shenandoah Harmony
When: January, Saturday before 3rd Sunday (01/18/2025)
Website: TBD
FB link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1456277298378805/
Cologne Singing
Cologne, Germany
Tunebooks: Denson Book, Shenandoah Harmony
When: March, Saturday before 4th Sunday (03/22/2025)
Website: TBD
FB link: TBD
Berlin Shenandoah Harmony All-Day Singing
Berlin, Germany
Tunebooks: The Shenandoah Harmony, The Sacred Harp (Denson)
When: Saturday before 3rd Sunday in August (08/16/2025)
Website: www.sacredharpberlin.de
FB link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1761452497745693
Notes: Loaner books available; part of the Berlin All-Day Singing Weekend (Sunday: Sacred Harp Half-Day Singing)
SUBMIT YOUR ALL-DAY SINGING!
We have a form you can fill out and we will list your “All-Day” singing on the website.
WORKSHOPS/PRESENTATIONS
None Currently Scheduled.
REGULAR/MONTHLY
Regular local singings are the heart of sacred harp singing. It is how we create community. All of the following singings use The Shenandoah Harmony, but not always exclusively. For forthcoming annual singings, we have a dedicated page. Contact us if you’d like your Shenandoah Harmony singing to appear on this page!
SUBMIT YOUR REGULAR SINGING!
We have a form you can fill out and we will list your “Regular” singing on the website.
UNITED STATES REGULAR SINGINGS
INDIANA
Group: Bloomington (Indiana) Shape Note
Tunebooks: The Shenandoah Harmony, The Sacred Harp (Denson), The Sacred Harp (Cooper)
Location: 520 W 6th St Bloomington Indiana 47403
When: 2nd Tuesday, 7-9pm 4th Tuesday 7-9pm 5th Tuesday 6:30-9pm
Contact: Shannon (42clamanda@gmail.com)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1577990239133301
Website: https://bloomingtonsacredharp.org/
Mailing List: 42clamanda@gmail.com
Notes: Look for orange signs, come in the back door of the blue house.
MARYLAND
Group: Annapolis Monthly Shape Note Singing
Tunebooks: The Shenandoah Harmony, The Valley Pocket Harmonist, The Sacred Harp (Denson)
Location: St. John’s College, Annapolis, MD
When: 1st Saturdays, 2:00-4:00 (with some exceptions)
Contact: Thomas Ward (fasolannapolis@gmail.com)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/70781586065
Website: https://www.marylandshapenote.org/annapolis/
Mailing List: fasolannapolis@gmail.com
Notes: We are a somewhat migratory group: singings are at St. John’s College, but the exact location on the campus is TBA, so please check the website. We are trying out different ways of rotating through the books, but the general format is 1st session: SH/VPH; 2nd session: ShH/VPH.
Group: Baltimore Shape Note
Tunebooks: The Shenandoah Harmony, The Valley Pocket Harmonist, The Sacred Harp (Denson)
Location: Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd., Baltimore, MD
When: 2nd Monday & 4th Tuesday
Contact: Nora or Isaac (baltimoreshapenote@gmail.com)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/70781586065
Website: https://www.baltimoreshapenote.org/
Mailing List: https://groups.google.com/u/2/g/baltimore-shape-note
Notes: 2nd Mon. The Sacred Harp, The Shenandoah Harmony
4th Tues. The Shenandoah Harmony, The Valley Pocket Harmonist
Group: Brentwood Fourth Saturday VPH Singing
Tunebook: The Valley Pocket Harmonist
Location: (house sing, email for address)
When: 4th Saturdays, 2-5pm
Contact: Jonathan Een Newton (jonathaneennewton@gmail.com)
Mailing List: jonathaneennewton@gmail.com
Notes: A house sing near DC, but in Maryland! Please email for a location.
NEW MEXICO
Group: Santa Fe Sacred Harp
Tunebooks: The Shenandoah Harmony, The Sacred Harp (Denson)
Location: 645 Webber St. Santa Fe, NM 87505
When: Every Thursday 5:30-7:30
Contact: Irene Gilb (santafesacredharp@gmail.com)
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/groups/santafesacredharp/?ref=share
Website: N/A
Mailing List: N/A
Notes: We have plenty of loaners of both books and newcomers are always welcome!
NEW YORK
Group: Brooklyn Second Sunday (Joe Beasley) Singing
Tunebooks: The Shenandoah Harmony, The Sacred Harp (Denson), The Sacred Harp (Cooper)
Location: St. Paul’s Church, 199 Carroll Street, Brooklyn
When: 2nd Sunday, 2pm-5pm
Contact: Nancy Mandel (nbm327@gmail.com)
Facebook: N/A
Website: nycsacredharp.com
Mailing List: N/A
Notes: We don’t bite. Usually.
NORTH CAROLINA
Group: Winston-Salem Monthly Sing
Tunebooks: The Shenandoah Harmony, The Sacred Harp (Denson)
Location: 2690 Fairlawn Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
When: 2nd Sunday, 3pm-5pm
Contact: Tom Dillon (TDillon27127@earthlink.net)
Facebook: N/A
Website: https://www.ncshapenote.org/
Mailing List: email TDillon27127@earthlink.net to request
Notes: Entry is in the back parking lot off Oakland Dr
VIRGINIA
Group: Northern Shenandoah Valley
Time: January 18, February 15, March 15, April 19, May 17; 3rd Saturdays, 3 to 6 pm, potluck to follow.
Location: Singing Hall, NSV, 2336 Salem Church Rd, Boyce VA 22620
Tunebooks: Singing from the Shenandoah Harmony, Valley Pocket Harmonist and Sacred Harp
Group: Richmond Shape Note Singers
Tunebooks: The Shenandoah Harmony, The Sacred Harp (Denson), The Sacred Harp (Cooper)
Location: St. Giles Church on Grove AVE. Richmond, VA
When: First Tuesday (7-9pm) and Third Sunday (2-4pm)
Contact: Adrienne Robertson (adrienne.e.robertson@gmail.com)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/17qYcmxyy5/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Website: N/A
Mailing List: adrienne.e.robertson@gmail.com
Notes: Loaners Available, Beginners Welcome
Group: Rivanna Shape Note Singers
Tunebooks: The Shenandoah Harmony, The Valley Pocket Harmonist, The Sacred Harp (Denson)
Location: UU Congregation of Charlottesville; 717 Rugby Road; Charlottesville, VA 22903
When: 1st Saturday, 10 am — 12 pm
Contact: John Alexander (john dot alexanderj at gmail dot com)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/175505541469
Website: N/A
Mailing List: john dot alexanderj at gmail dot com
Notes: Newcomers always welcome.
INTERNATIONAL REGULAR SINGINGS
Australia
Sydney
Group: Sydney Shape Note Singers
Tunebooks: The Shenandoah Harmony, The Sacred Harp (Denson)
Location: St Peters Town Hall, 39 Unwins Bridge Rd Sydenham, Sydney Australia
When: Shenandoah Singing: 2nd and 4th Tuesday 6-8pm, Denson Singing: 1st and 3rd Tuesday 6-8pm, Wildcard Singing: 5th Tuesday
Contact: sydneyshapenote@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/surryhillsshapenotesingers/
Website: https://sacredharpaustralia.com/sydney/
Mailing List: N/A
Notes: Bring a water bottle, and let us know if you’re coming so we can be sure to have enough loaner books!
Germany
Berlin
Time: Weekly singing on Thursdays, 7:30pm
Location: Refugio, Lenaustrasse 3-4, 12047 Berlin, Germany
Contact: sacredharpberlin@gmail.com
Website: www.sacredharpberlin.de
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/berlinshapenote
Notes: Shenandoah Harmony and Denson Sacred Harp
SUBMIT YOUR REGULAR SINGING!
We have a form you can fill out and we will list your “Regular” singing on the website.