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Inclusivity
All Categories, NewsThe Shenandoah Harmony Publishing Company and the co-authors of The Shenandoah Harmony are committed to building a welcoming and affirming shape note singing community. Currently, there is a much needed discussion about racial and gender inclusion in singing and we feel compelled to address this. Read more

Committee picks, part 4: Kelly
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After finally getting to peruse the book in hand, I have renewed my acquaintance with songs we sang months ago. I second many previous picks including 184 Sinai (my favorite fugue), 334 Gethsemane (we opened with this stark, minor…

Jolly Soldier
Recordings, SongsHere's JOLLY SOLDIER, which was arranged by Edward R. White for the Social Harp (1855). The words are based on a broadside ballad "The Rambling Sailor" or "The Rambling Soldier." White only included the first verse in his setting, as the other…