A Schedule of Singings
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2018
It is wise to be in touch with one of the contact people before travelling to a Singing.
Plans change, Singings may need to be moved, postponed, or cancelled.
Email addresses have been written out to (I hope) minimize harvesting by spammers.
Monthly Events
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Friday before the Third Sunday
NOT IN JULY
Evening Workshop
Greenville, SC
The 1991 Sacred Harp-
GREENVILLE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Edwards Rd and Lake Fairfield Drive
Greenville, SC - 7 - 9 PM (no meal)
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Location: Edwards Road comes off of Wade Hampton Blvd (US 29 N)
just across from where N Pleasantburg (SC 291) intersects with Wade Hampton.
The church is about 8/10 of a mile south. - Get Directions to First Christian Church
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CONTACT: Leon or Frances Carnell, 864-862-4373
email: carnelllh at att dot net
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GREENVILLE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
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Third Sundays
Afternoon Workshop in Johnson City, TN
The Christian Harmony (2010) and
The Christian Harmony (1873/2015)
NO MEETING IN APRIL!-
ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
500 North Roan Street
Johnson City 37601 - 2 - 5 PM
- Books: Loaners available
- Get Directions
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CONTACT: Don Wiley: don.wiley at oldfieldssingers dot com
or find information at the related website,
http://www.oldfieldssingers.com/ -
Don maintains an email list and sends a monthly email announcing
upcoming singings.
To be on this list, please contact him at don.wiley at oldfieldssingers dot com
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ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
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Third Sundays
During the school year
Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa, NC
The Sacred Harp (1991)-
KITTREDGE RECITAL HALL
Warren Wilson College -
Sunday, January 21
Sunday, February 18
Sunday, March 18
Sunday, April 15
Sunday, May 20
Sunday, September 16
Sunday, October 21
Sunday, November 18
Sunday, December 16 - 3 - 5 PM
- Book: Loaners available
- Get Directions
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CONTACT: Sarah Kehrberg, smkehrberg at gmail dot com
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KITTREDGE RECITAL HALL
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Fourth Thursday of the month
Evening Workshop in London, UK
The Christian Harmony (2010)-
ST. MARY'S PRIMROSE HILL
Elsworthy Road, London NW3 3DJ - 7.30 - 9.30 pm
- Book: Loaners available
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For more information:
http://londonsacredharp.org/
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ST. MARY'S PRIMROSE HILL
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Saturday before the Fourth Sunday
No Meeting in January, November, or December
New York, NY
The Christian Harmony (2010)-
MENNO HOUSE
314 E. 19th St. (between 1st and 2nd Aves.) in Manhattan. -
February 24
March 24
April 21
May 26
June 23
July 21
August 25
September 22
October 27 - 2:00 to 5:00 PM.
- Contact: Mary Ellen Schrock, meschrock47 at gmail dot com
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MENNO HOUSE
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Last Sunday - not every month
check dates, below!
Afternoon workshop
Greeneville, TN
New Harp of Columbia-
CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
201 North Main St.
Greeneville, TN -
Dates:
March 25
April 29
June 24
July 29
October 28
November 25 - 3 - 5 PM (no meal)
- Book: New Harp of Columbia - Loaners available
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At the intersection of Main Street and Church Street,
on US Route 321 in downtown Greeneville.
This is "the cannon ball church". A big old brick church with white steeple.
Parking behind the church. Community room: through double doors, turn right.
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CONTACT: Jeff Farr, 423-620-8267
email: summersfarr at gmail dot com
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CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
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Quarterly Shape Note Singing Workshop
Jackson, MS.
Sacred Harp (1991 Denson book)-
MISSISSIPPI AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY MUSEUM
corner if I-55 and Lakeland Drive, Jackson, MS -
Directions: Take exit 98B off I-55 and go east one block to the Ag
Museum on the north side of Lakeland.
The singing is in the Education Center on the museum campus.
Take a left on Cool Papa Bell Dr -- the second entrance to the Agriculture Museum -- and park in the parking lot for the Sports Museum.
Walk across the wooden bridge to the Ag Museum campus.
The Education Center is the first log building on your right just past the bridge. -
Dates TBA
from 6:30 - 8:30 PM -
Books: currently, Sacred Harp (1991 Denson book).
Hoping to include Christian Harmony (2010) soon. - Contact: Regina Derstine 601-953-1094, email derstinetodd at yahoo dot com
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MISSISSIPPI AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY MUSEUM
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Fifth Tuesdays
Washington, DC
The Christian Harmony (2010)- 7 PM - 9:15 PM
- The Christian Haromny, 2010 edition, Loaners available
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For location and information, contact
BrendaLDunlap at gmail dot com
Annual Singings 2018
DOG = Dinner on the Grounds
January
New Year's Day
Georgian Harmony at Ila
- 1 January, 10 AM - 3 PM
- DOG at Noon
- Book: The Georgian Harmony
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Location: John and Elsie HOLLINGSWORTH'S HOME
a mile or so outside of Ila, GA
1574 Adams Clarke Road
Commerce, GA -
For further information about location
John Hollingsworth, john at billnet dot org
Third Sunday
Old County Line Church
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OLD COUNTY LINE CHURCH
Jefferson County, Alabama, near Corner, off Miller Rd.
9 miles west of Warrior. - Book: The Christian Harmony (2010) There will be some books for sale.
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From Birmingham: I-65 North to Exit 284 Hayden/Corner.
Travel west approximately 7.5 miles.
Turn left on Miller Road.
Go .2 miles and Church is on right. -
For more information, contact Danny Creel at (205) 915-7794
Emily Creel Brown, (205) 435-3314, email: emleepc at yahoo dot com
February
Saturday before First Sunday in February
Rotunda Singing, Alabama State Capitol
- Montgomery, Alabama
- This singing will again be held in the lobby of the ALABAMA STATE ARCHIVES on the south side of the Capitol, 624 Washington Ave.
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Four books used: The Sacred Harp 1991 Revision
Cooper Revision
Christian Harmony
Colored Sacred Harp. -
For more information
Contact Bill Hogan: will_muse at yahoo dot com
(334) 514-9742
Weekend of the Fourth Sunday
The famous multi-book two-day shape-note singing extravaganza.
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Saturday during the day, at HARDEMAN PRIMITIVE BAPTIST
in Decatur, GA, they will sing from the JLWhite version
of Sacred Harp, the Eclectic Harmony I and the Georgian Harmony
10AM-3PM; DoG; -
Saturday night is a Christian Harmony (2010)
singing at the HOLLINGSWORTH'S HOME, Ila, GA
7PM - 9PM, covered dish supper at 6; -
Sunday, in Athens, GA, at the BOTANICAL GARDEN
a morning session from the Social Harp (loaners available), in the PM from the Red Book SH
10AM-3PM; DoG. -
Further info about location, contacts etc. is available at
fasola.org
or, you can consult John Hollingsworth, john at billnet dot org
March
Saturday before the First Sunday
11th Madison County (Grapevine) Singing
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CENTER COMMUNITY CENTER
1300 Grapevine Rd, Marshall, North Carolina 28753
(Petersburg community, between Mars Hill and Marshall)
https://www.facebook.com/Center-Community-Center-120722337992193/ - 3 March, 10 AM - 3 PM
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Book: The Christian Harmony (1873/2015)
- the Folk Heritage Edition
or The Christian Harmony Carolina Book reprints, 1994 or 1979
Also The Christian Harmony (2010).
Loaners will be available. - DOG at noon
- Get directions
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CONTACT: Don Wiley: don.wiley at oldfieldssingers dot com
or find information at the related website,
http://www.oldfieldssingers.com/
Don maintains an email list and sends a monthly email announcing upcoming singings.
To be on this list, please contact him.
Saturday before the Third Sunday
24th South Carolina State Singing in Memory of William Walker
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SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
438 N Church Street, across from Wofford College
Spartanburg, SC - Free parking available across College Street from the church
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9:30 AM to 3 PM, March 17th
a brief singing school by Robert Kelley at the beginning -
Books: The Sacred Harp and The Christian
Harmony (2010)
Sacred Harp and Christian Harmony books will be available for loan or sale. - Lunch: on your own
- Following the singing (weather permitting), a group may walk to Mr. Walker's gravesite to sing a song or two for him.
- CONTACT: Frances Carnell, 864-862-4373, email: carnelllh at att dot net
Third Sunday, in the afternoon
Georgian Harmony Singing
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HARDEMAN PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Decatur, Georgia - Book: The Georgian Harmony
- 1 PM - 3 PM, March 18
- Contact: John Plunkett: bildad12 at hotmail dot com
Third Sunday
Deason Memorial Singing
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LITTLE HOPE PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH
724 Little Hope Road, Brent, AL
Bibb County, Alabama, 4 miles west of Eoline. - Book: The Christian Harmony (2010)
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On US 82 between 70 and 71-mile marker, turn south onto County Road 1 (a.k.a.
Bear Creek Rd.).
Go 1 1/2 miles to crest of hill.
Turn left onto Little Hope Rd.
Go 1 1/2 miles. Church on right. -
For more information, contact Billy Thompson
April
Second Saturday
3rd Annual Quay Smathers Memorial Singing School
Christian Harmony in the Blue Ridge Style
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Location: SHOOK-SMATHERS HOUSE
178 Morgan Street
Clyde, North Carolina -
Saturday, 14 April, 9:00 AM - 4 PM
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Book: The Christian Harmony (1873/2015)
Loaners available, also for purchase. - Bag lunch. Coffee and water provided.
- Get Directions
- More information: http://www.qssingingschool.org/
Saturday before the Third Sunday
6th Annual Cloudland Community Singing
New Location!!
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Location:
Good Weather
Roan Mountain Community Park
124 Carter Street (behind the PO on Rt. 19-E
Roan Mountain, TN 37687
Inclement weather:
Magill Memorial Presbyterian Chruch
296 TN-143
Roan Mountain, TN 37687 - 10 AM - 3:00 PM, April 14th
- The Christian Harmony (2010)
- DOG at noonish
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CONTACT: Rhodyjane Meadows, 423-440-1335
rhodyjane at hotmail dot com
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
10th Annual Rusk County Convention
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OLD PINE GROVE CHURCH
Rusk County, Texas, southeast of Henderson, Texas
- Directions from the Traffic Star in Henderson: 1. Head south on US-259 S/US-79 S (1.2 miles) 2. Turn left onto E Main St (0.5 miles) 3. Turn right onto FM840 S/Brachfield Rd. Continue to follow FM840 S (3.8 miles) 4. Turn left onto FM2867 E (4.6 miles) 5. Turn right onto County Rd 364 S. Old Pine Grove Church will be on the left (0.6 miles)
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Saturday, April 21st: 10 AM - 3 PM; The Christian Harmony (2010)
Sunday, April 22nd: 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM; Cooper Book
(Loaners and books for sale available) - Contact: Gaylon Powell, gaylon.powell at suddenlink dot net
- For more info: http://singings.texasfasola.org/annual/rusk_county.html
Saturday before the Fifth Sunday
Annual GEORGIAN HARMONY Singing
- Saturday, 28 April 2018, THE CIVIC CENTER, Roberta, GA.
- Book: The Georgian Harmony.
- We plan to start at 10:00
- Dutch Treat lunch - nearby eateries include Hudson's BBQ, Subway, Big Chick, and about 3 other local places
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DIRECTIONS:
New (shorter) route from Atlanta - From I-75, take the (2nd) Forsyth exit/Hwy 83 and turn right. Stay on this road (it will become State Route 42 after you go through Forsyth), until you get to US341. Turn left, go to the 2nd red light in Roberta and turn left, then turn right onto S. Mathews Street.
Old directions: From Atlanta -I-75 South to I-475 South. Turn right/west onto Hwy 80W (Eisenhower Parkway) to Roberta. Or, from Macon, take Hwy 80W to Roberta. In Roberta, turn left/south on N. Mathews Street. It becomes S. Mathews Street when you cross over Agency Street.
The Civic Center, which is actually an old wooden church, is located at 93 South Mathews Street, just south of the old part of the town, next to the recycling center. South Mathews is one block east of Highway 341. -
Contact: John Hollingsworth (706) 789 3916
email: john at billnet dot org
or John Plunkett, email: bildad12@hotmail.com
May
Saturday before the First Sunday
111th Etowah Spring Singing
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ETOWAH LIONS CLUB
447 Etowah School Road
Hendersonville, NC 28739 (in Etowah)
across from the Etowah Elementary School
just a block or so past the school - 10 AM - 3:00 PM, May 5th
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Primary Book for this singing:
The Christian Harmony (1873/2015)
- the Folk Heritage Edition
or The Christian Harmony Carolina Book reprints, 1994 or 1979
Also The Christian Harmony (2010).
Loaners will be available. Handouts should first be checked with the president of the singing. - DOG
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CONTACT: D Eskenasy: dogsongs at gmail dot com
Saturday before the First Sunday
Antioch Baptist Church
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Antioch Baptist Church
185 Church Lane, Centreville, AL - Book: The Christian Harmony (2010)
- Contact: Caitlin Graff
Saturday before the Second Sunday
The 21st Furman University Singing
- FURMAN UNIVERSITY, Greenville, SC
- 10 AM - 3:00 PM, May 12th
- Books: Sacred Harp (1991) and The Christian Harmony (2010)
- DOG
- Get directions
- CONTACT: Leon Carnell, carnelllh at att dot net
Third Sunday and Saturday before
UK Singing
- GOODSHAW BAPTIST CHURCH, Chapel Street, Goodshaw, Rossendale BB4 8BS
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Saturday May 19 The Sacred Harp
Sunday May 20 The Christian Harmony
- Time: 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM both days
- DOG both days
- Contact: Vicki Elliott, velliott42 at googlemail dot com
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Singing Schools Followed by Singings
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ST. JOHN'S HISTORIC CHURCH
North Main Street, Rutherfordton, North Carolina
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Saturday, May 26, The Christian Harmony (2010)
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Sunday, May 27, The Sacred Harp (1991)
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9:30 AM - 3 PM, both days
Dinner on the Grounds - Loaners available, also for purchase.
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Contact Jane Cannon for further information - crvjanecannon at gmail dot com
or (706) 410-0982 or Facebook page - Asheville Christian Harmony and Sacred Harp Singers - Sign up for event not mandatory, but helpful
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
John Newton Merritt Memorial Singing Convention
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OLD COURTHOUSE MUSEUM
1008 Cherry Street
Vicksburg, MS 39183 -
Saturday, May 26th, 10 AM - 3 PM
Sunday, May 27th, 9:30 AM - 2 PM
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4 Books: 1991 Sacred Harp (1991)
Cooper Revision
B.F. White Book
Christian Harmony (2010) -
Contact: Henry McGuire 601-845-1984 or 601-502-4634 (cell)
hcmcguire at windstream dot net
June
Saturday before the First Sunday
Greene County Tennessee Sing
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NEW BETHEL CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Greeneville, Tennessee - 10 AM - 3 PM, June 2nd
- Book: New Harp of Columbia, Loaners available.
- DOG noonish
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New Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church
a big pre-Civil War structure on Cox Road just off Tenn Rte 70, about 4 miles north of its intersection with US 11 E, outside of Greeneville -
CONTACT: Jeff Farr, 423-620-8267,
email: summersfarr at gmail dot com
First Sunday
Little Hope Christian Harmony Singing
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LITTLE HOPE PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH
On US 82 between 70 and 71-mile marker, turn south onto County Road 1 (a.k.a. Bear Creek Rd.).
Go 1 1/2 miles to crest of hill.
Turn left onto Little Hope Rd.
Go 1 1/2 miles. Church on right. - Book: The Christian Harmony (2010)
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For more information, contact Billy Thompson
Saturday before the Second Sunday
16th Calvary-Fletcher Singing
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CALVERY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Fletcher, North Carolina - 10 AM - 3 PM, June 9th
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Book: The Christian Harmony (1873/2015)
- the Folk Heritage Edition
or The Christian Harmony Carolina Book reprints, 1994 or 1979
Loaners will be available. - DOG noonish
- Directions to Calvary Episcopal Church
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CONTACT: Dan Huger, (828) 274-8899
email: dehuger at gmail dot com
Second Sunday
Tuscaloosa County Christian Harmony Convention
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SHILOH METHODIST CHURCH
Lake Payne Road, Tuscaloosa, AL
Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, 5 miles southeast of Duncanville. - Book: The Christian Harmony (2010)
- From the 65-mile marker on US 82, turn onto Lake Payne Rd. Go 3 miles. Church on left.
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For more information, contact Harvey Dockery (205) 759-1071.
Saturday before the Third Sunday
Blue Ridge Primitive Baptist Church
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BLUE RIDGE PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH
134 Hyden Tyler Road
Chatsworth, Georgia -
10:30 - 12:00 singing from the Old School Hymnal (# 11)
12:00 - 1:00 lunch at the Church
1:00 - 2:30 singing from The Christian Harmony -
Directions: Take US Hwy. 411 North from downtown Chatsworth
Turn right onto Old Federal Rd. (just past Auto Zone)
Bear right onto Hyden Tyler Rd.
The Church is approx. one mile from Hwy. 411. - Book: The Christian Harmony Alabama book
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CONTACT: Greg Smith (706)695-3833
David Smith (706)980-0442.
Saturday before the Fourth Sunday
Newton County Christian Harmony Convention and Singing School
Singing School Thursday and Friday evening before
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Thursday and Friday evenings: Singing School
MACEDONIA PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH
June 21, June 22
Time: 6 PM - 8:30 PM both evenings - Saturday, June 23: all day Singing Convention
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MACEDONIA PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Newton County, Mississippi, 8 miles north of Newton. - Time: 9:30 AM - 3 PM
- Book: The Christian Harmony (2010)
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Directions
Map: http://fasola.org/maps/images/map.macedonianewton.large.gif -
For more information, contact John Hollingsworth, 706-789-3916,
email: john at billnet dot org
Regina Derstine, 601.953.1094, derstinetodd at yahoo dot com
Mark Davis, 601-940-1612
July
Saturday, 7 July
25th John Campbell Folk School Singing
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THE JOHN CAMPBELL FOLK SCHOOL
Brasstown, NC
https://folkschool.org/event.php?event_type_id=4 - 10:30 AM. - 3:00 PM, July 7th
- Book: The Christian Harmony (2010)
- DOG at 12:30
- Directions available on the Folkschool website: http://www.folkschool.org
- CONTACT: Annie Fain Barralon, 1-828-837-2775 ext 110, anniefain at folkschool dot org
Third Thursday
Capitol City Singing
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LOEB RECEPTION CENTER
Corner of Columbus and N. McDonough St.
Montgomery, AL -
Sacred Harp (1991 and Cooper revisions)
The Christian Harmony (2010)
Colored Sacred Harp - Bring a sack lunch
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For more information
Contact Bill Hogan: will_muse at yahoo dot com
(334) 514-9742
Third Sunday and Saturday before
Gwehelog UK Singing (second double all day)
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Saturday, 14 July - singing from The Sacred Harp
Sunday, 15 July - singing from The Christian Harmony -
GWEHELOG METHODIST CHAPEL, near Usk, Mon., Wales NP15 1RD
Gwehelog is in South Wales, a short drive from Bristol,
and the singing is being organised by the Bristol Sacred Harp singers. - 10.00 am - 3.30 pm, Pot luck lunch, both days
- *some* loaner books available - please bring your own if you have one
- Contact: Leila Gamaz - leila1gamaz at gmail dot com
Saturday, 21 July
The Swannanoa Gathering Shape Note Singing
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THE MORRIS' PAVILION
Warren Wilson College
Swannanoa, North Carolina
Morris' Pavilion is an open air pavilion,
but is shaded and used for classes taught during the summer.
Dress to stay cool, bring your hand fans, maybe a seat cushion! - 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, with DOG
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Books: The Christian Harmony (2010)
Sacred Harp (1991, Denson)
Southern Harmony - Contact: Sarah Kehrberg - smkehrberg at gmail dot com
- Get directions
July DATES TBA
Camp DoReMi Europe
- 6:30 PM, Thursday - 2 PM, Sunday,
- Location: OTHONA COMMUNITY, East Hall Farm, East End Road, Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex CM0 7PN, England
- Books: The Christian Harmony (2010), The New Harp of Columbia
- Website - http://www.othona-bradwell.org.uk/event/Camp-Do-Re-Mi/
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Contact: Werner Ullah, e-mail: socwu at talktalk dot com
- YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT AND THERE IS A FEE
Fourth Sunday
Bibb County Christian Harmony Convention
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PLEASANT HILL CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Brent, AL
Bibb County, Alabama, 2 miles east of Eoline. - Book: The Christian Harmony (2010)
- Along US 82 at 79-mile marker, north side of highway.
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For more information, contact Billy Thompson, (205) 926-7121.
August
August 16th -19th
Camp DoReMi
- http://doremicamp.org
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WILDACRES RETREAT, Little Switzerland, NC
http://wildacres.org/ - Books: The Christian Harmony (2010), The New Harp of Columbia
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Contact: Jane Cannon, phone: 706-410-0982
email: crvjanecannon at gmail dot com - YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT AND THERE IS A FEE
Fourth Sunday & Saturday before
Mississippi State Sacred Harp Singing Convention
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ANTIOCH PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Scott County, Mississippi, between Forest and Sebastopol. -
Saturday 10 AM to 3 PM
Sunday 9:30 AM - 2 PM -
Directions:
From US 80, drive north out of Forest on Mississippi Hwy 35 for 2.4 miles to Hwy 21.
Take a right on 21 going north for 6.5 miles towards Sebastopol.
Antioch Primitive Baptist church is on the right. -
4 Books used: Sacred Harp (1991 Edition);
Cooper Revision;
B.F. White Book;
The Christian Harmony (2010). -
For more information, contact Mark Davis, (601) 919-0209.
Regina Derstine, 601.953.1094, derstinetodd at yahoo dot com
Fourth Sunday
Tickanetly Primitive Baptist Church
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TICKANETLY PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Ellijay, Georgia - Book: The Christian Harmony (2010)
- 10 - 11 AM, August 26th, Singing
- 11 AM - 12 noon, Worship
- DOG
- 1 PM - 3 PM, Singing
- Get directions
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CONTACT: Paul Mooney, Jr., 706-273-3378
September
Saturday before the First Sunday
111th Etowah Fall Singing
- Location: ETOWAH LIONS CLUB
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447 Etowah School Road
Hendersonville, NC 28739 (in Etowah)
across from the Etowah Elementary School,
just a block or so past the school - 10 AM - 3:00 PM, September 1st
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Primary Book for this singing:
The Christian Harmony (1873/2015) - the Folk Heritage Edition
or The Christian Harmony Carolina Book reprints, 1994 or 1979
Also The Christian Harmony (2010).
Loaners will be available. Handouts should first be checked with the president of the singing. - DOG
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CONTACT: D Eskenasy: dogsongs at gmail dot com
Saturday before the Second Sunday
Pioneer Day Sacred Harp Singing
LOCATION CHANGE!
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CHURCH OF GREENVILLE fellowship hall
212 E Standing Springs Road
Simpsonville, South Carolina -
Saturday, 08 September 2018
10 AM - 3 PM - DOG
- Book: The Sacred Harp. Loaners will be available.
- Get directions to Pioneer Day Singing
- CONTACT: Robert Kelley: composer at mykeyboard dot com
Second Sunday
Hale County Christian Harmony Convention
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CHINA GROVE METHODIST CHURCH
Clary Hill Road, Moundville, AL
Hale County, Alabama, 10 miles east of Moundville. - Book: The Christian Harmony (2010)
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From Tuscaloosa, drive south on Alabama Hwy 69 for 15 miles to Moundville,
turn left (east) onto Centerville Rd (also called County Road 50).
Go about 8 miles, veer right onto Clary Hill Rd.
Go 2 miles,
veer right at sign for China Grove Church, which will be on the right, quarter mile past turn. - Contact: Carolyn Thompson
Second Sunday
128th "Old Folks Day" Singing
- MORNING STAR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Canton, NC (in Dutch Cove)
- 11 AM Worship Service, September 9th
- DOG followed by Singing in the afternoon
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Book: The Christian Harmony (1873/2015)
- the Folk Heritage Edition
or The Christian Harmony Carolina Book reprints, 1994 or 1979
Loaners available. - Get directions
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CONTACT: June Smathers Jolley, 828-421-4361
email: jjolley09 at gmail dot com
Saturday before the Third Sunday
10th Lee Rogers Memorial Singing
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At John and Elsie HOLLINGSWORTH'S HOME near Ila, Georgia
1574 Adams-Clarke Road, Commerce, GA - Book: The Christian Harmony (2010) - Loaners will be available.
- 10 AM - 3 PM, September 15th
- DOG at noon
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Contact: Judy Mincey, email: mincey dot judy at yahoo dot com
John Hollingsworth, 706-789-3916, email: john at billnet dot org
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before, September 22 and 23
Wears Valley Convention - (Valley View & Headrick)
- Book: The New Harp of Columbia
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Saturday, 22 September
VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST CHURCH
2219 Little Cove Road, Sevierville, TN 37862 -
Sunday, 23 September
HEADRICK CHAPEL
3739 Wears Valley Rd, Sevierville, TN 37862 - Both Days: 10 AM - 3 PM, DOG at noon
- More information: http://www.oldharp.org/wears-valley-convention/
- CONTACT: Andrew Whaley, email: awhaley37 at gmail dot com
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before,
September 22 and 23
2018 Alabama State Christian Harmony Singing Convention
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UNION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
3351 Warrior-Jasper Rd. (County Road 140), 8 miles west of Warrior, AL. - Book: The Christian Harmony (2010)
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Directions:
I-65 N to exit 282 (Warrior Robbins exit).
Church is 7.6 miles West on Warrior Jasper Road (approximately 5 miles East of Hwy 78. - Danny Creel - President; Bill Hogan - Vice President
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CONTACT: Danny Creel - 205 915 7794
Emily Creel Brown, 205-435-3314, email: emleepc at yahoo dot com
Last Saturday, 29 September
Mountain Heritage Day
- WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, Cullowhee, NC
- Sacred Harp 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Lunch provided
- The Christian Harmony (2010) 1:30 - 3:30 PM (some loaners available)
- Get directions
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CONTACT: Michael Nichols, 828-586-4802,
email: mrnichol at frontier dot com
October
First Sunday
NEW!
Macon County Singing School Class
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First Presbyterian Church
26 Church Street
Franklin, NC 28734
across from the First Methodist Church - Time: 2 PM - 4 PM
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Primary Book for this singing: The Christian Harmony (2010)
or in class handout copy.
Loaners will be available. - Contact: Bill Hogan: whogan at elmore dot rr dot com
Third Sunday and Saturday before
Sheffield, UK Singing
- WORRALL MEMORIAL HALL, 49 Towngate Road, Worrall, Sheffield, UK
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Saturday: The Sacred Harp
Sunday: The Christian Harmony
- Time: 10:30 - 3:30 both days
- DOG both days
- Contact: Vicki Elliott, velliott42 at googlemail dot com
Fourth Sunday, October 21
Shiloh Methodist Church
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SHILOH METHODIST CHURCH
Lake Payne Road, Tuscaloosa, AL
Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, 5 miles southeast of Duncanville. - Book: The Christian Harmony (2010)
- From the 65-mile marker on US 82, turn onto Lake Payne Rd. Go 3 miles. Church on left.
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For more information, contact Harvey Dockery (205) 759-1071.
Sunday, 28 October
Fifth Annual London Christian Harmony Singing
- ST. MARY'S PRIMROSE HILL, Elsworthy Rd. London NW3 3DJ UK
- 1 PM - 6 PM
- Book: The Christian Harmony (2010)
- Please contact T. Maguire, tamaguire at gmail dot com if you have any further questions.
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For more information:
http://londonsacredharp.org/
November
Saturday before the First Sunday
12th Annual Old Fields Singing
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ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Johnson City, TN - 10 AM - 3 PM, November 3rd
- DOG
- Books: The Christian Harmony (1873/2015) and The Christian Harmony (2010)
- Get directions
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Contact: Don Wiley 423.341.8893,
email: don.wiley at oldfieldssingers dot com
or find information at the related websites,
http://www.oldfieldssingers.com/
https://www.facebook.com/events/1459616560721610/
Don maintains an email list and sends a monthly email announcing upcoming singings.
To be on this list, please contact him.
Saturday before the Second Sunday
~25th Swannanoa Valley Singing
- ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH, Black Mountain
- 10 AM - 3:00 PM, November 10th
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Books: Morning session: The Christian Harmony (1873/2015 edition)
or The Christian Harmony Carolina Book reprints, 1994 or 1979
Afternoon session: The Christian Harmony (2010) - DOG
- Get directions
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CONTACT: Joe Holbert, 828-669-7260,
email: treeblow at bellsouth dot net
Saturday before the Third Sunday
Georgian Harmony at Ila
- 17 November, 10 AM - 3 PM
- DOG at Noon
- Book: The Georgian Harmony
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Location: John and Elsie HOLLINGSWORTH'S HOME
a mile or so outside of Ila, GA
1574 Adams Clarke Road
Commerce, GA -
For further information about location
John Hollingsworth, john at billnet dot org
December
Saturday before the First Sunday
Fourth Annual Singing on the River
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MARSHALL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Fellowship Hall
165 S Main St, Marshall, NC -
Book: The Christian Harmony, (1873/2015)
- the Folk Heritage Edition
or The Christian Harmony Carolina Book reprints, 1994 or 1979
Loaners and books for sale (1873/2015 edition) - 9:30 AM - 3 PM, DOG at Noon, Dec 1
- More information: http://www.christianharmony1873.org
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Contacts: Laura Boosinger, lauraboosinger (at) gmail (dot) com
Zack Allen, folkheritagebooks (at) gmail (dot) com
First Sunday and the Saturday before
9th Georgia State Christian Harmony Convention
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Saturday, 1 December and Sunday 2 December
10 AM - 3 PM
DOG at noon - Book: The Christian Harmony (2010)
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Location: No. 3 Railroad Community Center
No. 3 Railroad Street
Arnoldsville, GA, 30619 - Directions
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For hotel information, contact Mike Spencer
email: fishman.mds at gmail dot com
or
Shannon Primm
sprimm at yahoo dot com
Second Sunday and the Saturday before
St. John's Singing
If it snows, St. John's will be CLOSED!
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ST. JOHN'S HISTORIC CHURCH
Rutherfordton, North Carolina - 10 AM - 3 PM
- NO DOG! Lunch is on your own *BOTH DAYS*.
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Saturday, December 8th: The Christian Harmony (2010)
Sunday, December 9th: The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition - Get directions
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CONTACT: Jane Cannon, 706-410-0982
email: crvjanecannon at gmail dot com
Second Tuesday, December 11
Christmas Singing
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EOLINE BAPTIST CHURCH
Hwy 82, Eoline, AL - 6:00 - 7:30 Singing, followed by potluck treats.
- Book: The Christian Harmony (2010)
- Bibb County, Alabama, approx. 100 yards east of 77-mile marker on US 82, on south side of highway.
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For more information, contact Billy Thompson, (205) 926-7121.
Boxing Day, 26 December
Evening Workshop in London, UK
The Christian Harmony (2010)
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ST. MARY'S PRIMROSE HILL
Elsworthy Road, London NW3 3DJ - 7.30 - 9.30 pm
- Book: Loaners available
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For more information:
http://londonsacredharp.org/schedule/
January 2019
New Year's Day
Georgian Harmony at Ila
- 1 January, 10 AM - 3 PM
- DOG at Noon
- Book: The Georgian Harmony
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Location: John and Elsie HOLLINGSWORTH'S HOME
a mile or so outside of Ila, GA
1574 Adams Clarke Road
Commerce, GA -
For further information about location
John Hollingsworth, john at billnet dot org