Shape Note Singing at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church

Sacred Harp (shape note) singing is the oldest choral tradition in North America, derived from the four-shape instructional singing tutors of New England. (Some have described it as heavy metal acapella!) It is acapella American/Southern folk hymnody. Singing shape notes is an enriching community experience, not a performance or rehearsal choir; however, its benefits for sight-reading, vocal technique, and endurance are all truly enriching for the musician, in addition to the uplifting and sobering poetry of the texts, and the rich community it provides. The melodies vary, but most are early American folk tunes and folk hymns (Billings, Watts, etc). Though many of the song texts are originally devotional, everyone is welcome to come sing, regardless of faith practice (or lack thereof).

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