What is Sacred Harp?
Sacred Harp is 200 year old (folk) music from America. Sacred Harp music is sung without any instruments and is divided into four parts: treble, alto, tenor (or lead), and bass. We sing from the book 'The Sacred Harp' (Denson 1991 edition). The music is written in shape notes. This four-note system was traditionally used to teach sight reading to people without musical training and it makes it easy for (beginning) singers to join in. It is passionate, spirited music. We don't perform, we sing as an end in itself. Anyone is welcome to borrow a tune book and sing along. The lyrics are religious (Christian), but the singings have a social character rather than a religious one. It's loud and anyone can join in.
Sacred Harp Singing in America
Sacred Harp Amsterdam
We are a small group of enthusiastic singers in Amsterdam. We all sing from the book 'The Sacred Harp' (Denson 1991 edition); if you don't have one yet, we can provide loaners. We currently (as of September 2022) do not sing regularly, but you can contact us to check if and when we're singing.
Contact
When: Sometimes, contact us. Tends to be on a Friday or Sunday.
What time: Differs.
Location: Differs.
Entry: Free.
And: If you don't have a book yet, we offer you a loaner to sing from. When you sing Sacred Harp on a regular basis you can buy a book from us, the price is €35. After the singing we'll have time to be social with drinks and snacks (please take something with you).
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