A Schedule of Singings
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2017
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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Various Friday nights
Usually before the first Sunday
Ila, Georgia
The Christian Harmony (2010)
The Georgian Harmony
Not confirmed
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John and Elsie Hollingsworth in Ila, Georgia, host an evening singing.
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For further information about location and dates:
John Hollingsworth, john at billnet dot org
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First Fridays
Christian Harmony workshop
Portland, OR
The Christian Harmony (2010)
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People's Co-op (upstairs Community Room)
3029 SE 21st Ave
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7 to 9PM
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Contact: portlandsacredharp at gmail dot com
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Second Mondays
Evening Workshop
Asheville, NC
1991 Sacred Harp, 2010 Christian Harmony
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First Congregational UCC
20 Oak Street, Asheville
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7-9 PM (no meal)
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Books: Loaners available
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CONTACT: avlshapenote at gmail dot com
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Second Wednesdays
Evening Workshop
Florence, Mississippi
1991 Sacred Harp, 2010 Christian Harmony,
2012 Cooper Sacred Harp
No singing in January
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Beit Ha Torah Messianic Synagogue
Florence, Mississippi.
Florence is about five miles south of Jackson, MS.
Call 601-953-1094 for directions.
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6-8 PM (no meal)
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CONTACT: Regina Derstine 601-953-1094
email: derstinetodd at yahoo dot com
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Second Thursdays
Evening Workshop
Lost Provinces Singers (Ashe County, NC)
The Christian Harmony (2010)
The Christian Harmony (Carolina book)
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The Ashe Arts Center, West Jefferson
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7 - 9 PM
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Books: Loaners available
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Get directions
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Contact: Gary Poe, gpoe at skybest dot com
PO Box 802, West Jefferson, NC, 28694
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Second and Fourth Saturdays
Exception in early February!
January thru March
Sarasota, Florida
The Christian Harmony (2010)
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January 14 and 28
Feb. 4 ** and 25
March 11 and 25
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Bahia Vista Mennonite Church Green Room (south side of bldg.)
4041 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota, FL. 34232
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1:30 - 4:00 PM
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Book: The Christian Harmony (2010)
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Contact: Mary Ellen Schrock, meschrock47 at gmail dot com
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Friday before the Third Sunday
Not in March
Evening Workshop
Greenville, SC
The 1991 Sacred Harp
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Greenville First Christian Church
Edwards Rd and Lake Fairfield Drive
Greenville, SC
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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.
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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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Third Sundays
Afternoon Workshop in Johnson City, TN
The Christian Harmony (2010) and
The Christian Harmony (1873/2015)
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St. John's Episcopal Church
500 North Roan Street
Johnson City 37601
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2 - 5 PM
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Books: Loaners available
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Get Directions
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CONTACT: Don Wiley, drw509 at embarqmail dot com
or find information at the related website,
http://www.oldfieldssingers.com/
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Don maintains an email list and sends a monthly email announcing
upcoming singings.
To be on this list, please contact Don at drw509 at embarqmail dot com
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Third Sundays
During the school year
Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa, NC
The Sacred Harp (1991)
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Kittredge Recital Hall
Warren Wilson College
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Sunday, January 15
Sunday, February 19
Sunday, March 18
Sunday, April 23 ** - the Sunday *AFTER* Easter
Sunday, May 21
Sunday, September 17
Sunday, October 15
Sunday, November 19
Sunday, December 17
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3 - 5 PM
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Book: Loaners available
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Get Directions
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CONTACT: Sarah Kehrberg, smkehrberg at gmail dot com
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Fourth Thursday of the month
Evening Workshop in London, UK
The Christian Harmony (2010)
Not confirmed
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Saturday before the Fourth Sunday
Exception in January!
No Meeting in November, or December
New York, NY
The Christian Harmony (2010)
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Menno House, 314 E. 19th St. (between 1st and 2nd Aves.) in Manhattan.
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January 28 **
February 25
March 25
April 22
May 27
June 24
July 22
August 26
September 23
October 21
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2:00 to 5:00 PM.
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Contact: Mary Ellen Schrock, meschrock47 at gmail dot com
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Last Sunday Each Month
No meeting in April, May, September, or December
Afternoon workshop
Greeneville, TN
New Harp of Columbia
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Cumberland Presbyterian Church
201 North Main St.
Greeneville, TN
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3 - 5 PM (no meal)
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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 embarqmail dot com
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Quarterly Shape Note Singing Workshop
Jackson, MS.
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Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum
corner if I-55 and Lakeland Drive, Jackson, MS
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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.
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Mark the dates of future quarterly singings:
March 2 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM
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Books: currently, Sacred Harp (1991 Denson book).
Hoping to include Christian Harmony (2010) soon.
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Contact: Regina Derstine 601-953-1094, email derstinetodd at yahoo dot com
Annual Singings 2017
DOG = Dinner on the Grounds
January
Third Sunday
Old County Line Church
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Jefferson County, Alabama, near Corner, off Miller Rd.,
9 miles west of Warrior.
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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.
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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
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Montgomery, Alabama
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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.
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For more information
Contact Bill Hogan - bill3h at hiwaay do net, (334) 514-9742
Weekend of the Fourth Sunday
The famous seven-book two-day shape-note singing extravaganza.
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On 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
II, and the Georgian Harmony
10AM-3PM; DoG;
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Saturday night is a Christian Harmony (2010)
singing at the home of John and Elsie Hollingsworth in Ila, GA
(among the best you may hope to find, IMHO....)
7PM-9PM+: covered dish supper at 6;
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on 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.
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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
10th Madison County (Grapevine) Singing
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Center Community Center
Petersburg community, between Mars Hill and Marshall
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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.
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DOG at noon
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Get directions
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CONTACT: Don Wiley, drw509 at embarqmail dot com
or find information at the related website,
http://www.oldfieldssingers.com/
Saturday before the Third Sunday
23rd 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
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Free parking available across College Street from the church
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9:30 AM to 3 PM, March 18th
a brief singing school by Robert Kelley at the beginning
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Books: The Sacred Harp and The Christian
Harmony (2010)
Sacred Harp and Christian Harmony books will be available for loan or sale.
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Lunch: on your own
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Following the singing (weather permitting), a group may walk to
Mr. Walker's gravesite to sing a song or two for him.
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CONTACT: Frances Carnell, 864-862-4373, email: carnelllh at att dot net
Third Sunday
Deason Memorial Singing
Not confirmed
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Little Hope Primitive Baptist Church
Bibb County, Alabama, 4 miles west of Eoline.
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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.
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For more information, contact Ruth Wyers, (205) 926-3043.
March 25, Saturday
Bristol, Virginia
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Birthplace of Country Music
520 Birthplace of Country Music Way
Bristol, Virginia, 24201
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http://www.birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/museum/
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Time: 10 AM - 3 PM, Dinner at noon
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The Christian Harmony (1873/2015)
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Host will provide ham and/or chicken. Please bring a dish to share.
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For more information, contact Don Wiley: drw509 at embarqmail dot com
phone: 423.341.8893
April
Saturday before the Second Sunday
2nd 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
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Saturday, 8 April, 9:30 AM - 4 PM
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Book: The Christian Harmony (1873/2015)
Loaners available, also for purchase.
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Bag lunch. Coffee and water provided.
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Get Directions
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More information:
http://www.qssingingschool.org/
Saturday before the Third Sunday
5th Annual Cloudland Community Singing
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Location: Triple-J Farm
290 Heaton Creek Road
Roan Mountain, TN 37687
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10 AM - 3:00 PM, April 15th
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The Christian Harmony (2010)
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DOG at noonish
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Get Directions
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CONTACT: Rhodyjane Meadows, 423-772-3947
rhodyjane at hotmail dot com
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
9th Annual Rusk County Convention
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Old Pine Grove Church
Rusk County, Texas, southeast of Henderson, Texas
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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 22: 10 AM - 3 PM; The Christian Harmony (2010)
Sunday, April 23: 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM; Cooper Book
(Loaners and books for sale available)
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Contact: Gaylon Powell, gaylon.powell at suddenlink dot net
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For more info:
http://singings.texasfasola.org/annual/rusk_county.html
May
Saturday before the First Sunday
110th 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
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10 AM - 3:00 PM, May 6th
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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.
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DOG
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CONTACT: D Eskenasy: dogsongs at gmail dot com
First Sunday and Saturday before
Portland, Oregon *Double All-Day Singing*
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The Little Church, Portland, Oregon
5138 NE 23rd Street
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, May 6th and 7th
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DOG
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Saturday: The Sacred Harp, 1991 Editon
Sunday: The Christian Harmony (2010)
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CONTACT: portlandsacredharp at gmail dot com
Saturday before the Second Sunday
The 20th Furman University Singing
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Furman University, Greenville, SC
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10 AM - 3:00 PM, May 13th
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Books: Sacred Harp (1991) and The Christian
Harmony (2010)
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DOG
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Get directions
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CONTACT: Leon Carnell, carnelllh at att dot net
Third Sunday and Saturday before
UK Singing
Not confirmed
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Goodshaw Baptist Church, Chapel Street, Goodshaw, Rossendale BB4 8BS
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Saturday: The Sacred Harp
Sunday: The Christian Harmony
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Time: 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM both days
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DOG both days
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Contact: Vicki Elliott, velliott42 at googlemail dot com
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Singing Schools Followed by Singings
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Saint John's Historic Church
North Main Street, Rutherfordton, North Carolina
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Saturday, May 27, The Christian Harmony (2010)
Dr. Ian Quinn from Yale University will teach morning singing school
Saturday in 7 shapes from The Christian Harmony
Then we will sing!
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Sunday, May 28, The Sacred Harp (1991)
Dr. Nathan Rees from The University of West Georgia will teach
morning singing school Sunday in 4 shapes from The Sacred Harp
After the school, we will sing!
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9:30 AM - 3 PM, both days
Dinner on the Grounds
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Loaners available, also for purchase.
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Post a Flyer for this event! May Singing Schools
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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
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Sign up for event not mandatory, but helpful
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
2017 John Newton Merritt Memorial Singing Convention
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Old Courthouse Museum
1008 Cherry Street
Vicksburg, MS 39183
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Saturday, May 27th, 10 AM - 3 PM
Sunday, May 28th, 9:30 AM - 2 PM
DOG both days
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4 Books: 1991 Sacred Harp
Cooper Book
Christian Harmony
B.F. White Book
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Contact: Henry McGuire 601-845-1984 or 601-502-4634 (cell)
hcmcguire at windstream dot net or hmcguire954 at gmail dot com
June
Saturday before the First Sunday
Greene County Tennessee Sing
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New Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Greeneville, Tennessee
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10 AM - 3 PM, June 3rd
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Book: New Harp of Columbia, Loaners available.
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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
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CONTACT: Jeff Farr, 423-620-8267,
email: summersfarr at embarqmail dot com
First Sunday
Little Hope Christian Harmony Singing
Not confirmed
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Little Hope Primitive Baptist Church (see Third Sunday in March
for directions)
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Book: The Christian Harmony (2010)
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For more information, contact Ruth Wyers, (205) 926-3043.
Saturday before the Second Sunday
15th Calvary-Fletcher Singing
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Calvary Episcopal Church
Fletcher, North Carolina
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10 AM - 3 PM, June 10th
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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.
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DOG noonish
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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
Not confirmed
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Shiloh Methodist Church
Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, 5 miles southeast of Duncanville.
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Book: The Christian Harmony (2010)
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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
Not confirmed
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134 Hyden Tyler Road
Chatsworth, Georgia
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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
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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.
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Book: The Christian Harmony (Alabama book, the old black one)
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CONTACT: Greg Smith (706)980-8176
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 22, June 23
Time: 6 PM - 8:30 PM both evenings
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Saturday: all day Singing Convention
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Macedonia Primitive Baptist Church
Newton County, Mississippi, 8 miles north of Newton.
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Time: 9:30 AM - 3 PM
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Book: The Christian Harmony (2010)
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Directions
Map:
http://fasola.org/maps/images/map.macedonianewton.large.gif
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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, 8 July
24th John Campbell Folk School Singing
Third Thursday
Capitol City Singing
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Loeb Reception Center
Corner of Columbus and N. McDonough St.
Montgomery, AL
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Sacred Harp (1991 and Cooper revisions)
The Christian Harmony (2010)
Colored Sacred Harp
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Bring a sack lunch
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For more information
Contact Bill Hogan - bill3h at hiwaay dot net, (334) 514-9742
Third Sunday and Saturday before
Gwehelog UK Singing (second double all day)
Not confirmed
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Saturday, 15 July - singing from The Sacred Harp
Sunday, 16 July - singing from The Christian Harmony
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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.
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10.00 am - 3.30 pm, Pot luck lunch, both days
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*some* loaner books available - please bring your own if you have one
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Contact: Leila Gamaz - leila1gamaz at gmail dot com
July 20-23
Camp DoReMi Europe
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6:30 PM, Thursday, 20 July - 2 PM, Sunday, 23 July
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Location: Othona Community, East Hall Farm, East End Road, Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex CM0 7PN, England
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Books: The Christian Harmony (2010), The New Harp of Columbia
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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
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YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT AND THERE IS A FEE
Fourth Sunday
Bibb County Christian Harmony Convention
Not confirmed
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Old Pleasant Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Bibb County, Alabama, 2 miles east of Eoline.
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Book: The Christian Harmony (2010)
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Along US 82 at 79-mile marker, north side of highway.
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For more information, contact Billy Thompson, (205) 926-7121.
Saturday, 29 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 and bring your hand fans!
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10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, July 22nd, with DOG
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Books: The Christian Harmony (2010)
Sacred Harp
Southern Harmony
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Contact: Sarah Kehrberg - smkehrberg at gmail dot com
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Get directions
August
17 - 20 August
Camp DoReMi
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NEW WEBSITE
http://doremicamp.org
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Wildacres Retreat, Little Switzerland, NC
http://wildacres.org/
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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
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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.
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Saturday 10 AM to 3 PM
Sunday 9:30 AM - 2 PM
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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.
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4 Books used: Sacred Harp (1991 Edition);
Cooper Revision;
B.F. White Book;
The Christian Harmony (2010).
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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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Ellijay, Georgia
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Book: The Christian Harmony (2010)
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10 - 11 AM, August 27th, Singing
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11 AM - 12 noon, Worship
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DOG
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1 PM - 3 PM, Singing
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Get directions
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CONTACT: Paul Mooney, Jr., 706-273-3378
September
Saturday before the First Sunday
110th Etowah Fall Singing
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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
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10 AM - 3:00 PM, September 2nd
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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.
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DOG
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CONTACT: D Eskenasy: dogsongs at gmail dot com
September 9
Sacred Harp Singing at Gray Court-Owings Pioneer Day
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Ora Old Fields Presbyterian Church
Culbertson Backcountry Settlement
Gray Court, Laurens County, South Carolina
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10 AM - 3 PM, September 9th
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DOG
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Book: The Sacred Harp. Loaners will be available.
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Get directions to Gray Court
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CONTACT: Robert Kelley: composer at mykeyboard dot com
Second Sunday
Hale County Christian Harmony Convention
Not confirmed
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China Grove Methodist Church
Hale County, Alabama, 10 miles east of Moundville.
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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.
Second Sunday
127th "Old Folks Day" Singing
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Morning Star United Methodist Church, Canton, NC (in Dutch Cove)
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11 AM Worship Service, September 10th
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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.
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Get directions
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CONTACT: June Smathers Jolley, 828-421-4361
email: jjolley09 at gmail dot com
Saturday before the Third Sunday
9th Lee Rogers Memorial Singing
Not confirmed
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At the home of John and Elsie Hollingsworth near Ila, Georgia
1574 Adams-Clarke Road, Commerce, GA
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Book: The Christian Harmony (2010) - Loaners will be available.
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10 AM - 3 PM, September 16th
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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
Saturday before the Fourth Sunday
Valley View Baptist Church
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2219 Little Cove Road, Sevierville, TN 37862
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Book: The New Harp of Columbia
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10 AM - 3 PM, DOG at noon, 23 September 2017
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for more information:
http://www.ordharp.org
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CONTACT: Andrew Whaley, email: awhaley37 at gmail dot com
Fourth Sunday in September
All Day Singing at Headrick Chapel
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Route 321, Wear's Valley near Townsend TN
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Book: The New Harp of Columbia
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10 AM - 3 PM, DOG at noon, 24 September 2017
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Get directions
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For more information see
http://www.oldharp.org/
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before,
September 23 and 24
2017 Alabama State Christian Harmony Singing Convention
Not confirmed
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Union Missionary Baptist Church
3351 Warrior-Jasper Rd. (County Road 140), 8 miles west of Warrior, AL.
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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.
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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, 30 September
Mountain Heritage Day
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Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
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Sacred Harp 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Lunch provided
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The Christian Harmony (2010) 1:30 - 3:30 PM
(some loaners available)
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Get directions
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CONTACT: Michael Nichols, 828-586-4802,
email: mrnichol at frontier dot com
October
Third Sunday and Saturday before
Sheffield, UK Singing
Not confirmed
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Worrall Memorial Hall, 49 Towngate Road, Worrall, Sheffield, UK
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Saturday: The Sacred Harp
Sunday: The Christian Harmony
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Time: 10:30 - 3:30 both days
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DOG both days
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Contact: Vicki Elliott, velliott42 at googlemail dot com
Fourth Sunday, October 22
Shiloh Methodist Church
Not confirmed
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Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, 5 miles southeast of Duncanville.
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Book: The Christian Harmony (2010)
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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.
November
Saturday before the First Sunday
11th Annual Old Fields Singing
First Sunday, 5 November
Fourth Annual London Christian Harmony Singing
Basement, Heath Street Baptist Church, London, UK
Not confirmed
Saturday before the Second Sunday
~24th Swannanoa Valley Singing
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St. James Episcopal Church, Black Mountain
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10 AM - 3:00 PM, November 11th
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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)
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DOG
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Get directions
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CONTACT: Joe Holbert, 828-669-7260,
email: treeblow at bellsouth dot net
Second Sunday
6th Annual Dallas Singing
Not confirmed
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The Dallas Heritage Village
Dallas, Texas
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9:30 AM - 2:30 PM, November 12th
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Book: The Christian Harmony (2010)
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Contact: Sonny Erwin, 214-521-7457, email: sonnytxn at sbcglobal dot net
or Cheryl Foreman, 214-952-0593
December
Saturday before the First Sunday
Third Annual Singing on the River
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The Madison County Arts Center
90 S. Main St., Marshall, NC
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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 and books for sale (1873/2015 edition)
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10 AM - 3 PM, DOG at Noon, Dec 2
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Directions:
http://madisoncountyarts.com/directions/
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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
8th Georgia State Christian Harmony Convention
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Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church, 225 Shiloh Church Road, Waco, GA
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Book: The Christian Harmony (2010)
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Directions: From I-20, take exit 5 (Highway 100)
and go south about 1/2 mile
turn right on Shiloh Church Road.
Church will be on the left.
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Contact Bill Hollingsworth
email: bill at skimcast dot com
Second Sunday and the Saturday before
St. John's Singing
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St. John's Historic Church
Rutherfordton, North Carolina
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10 AM - 3 PM
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DOG
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Saturday, December 9th: The Christian Harmony (2010)
Sunday, December 10th: The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition
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Get directions
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CONTACT: Dot Lane, 828-287-0508, or
Jane Cannon, 706-410-0982
email: crvjanecannon at gmail dot com
Second Sunday and Saturday before
Joseph Jackson Beasley Memorial Singing
Not confirmed
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Concord Primitive Baptist Church
Winfield, Alabama.
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From US 78 east of Winfield, take Alabama Hwy. 129 north (towards Tucker).
Turn left, west, on County Road 14. Turn left at the church sign.
The church is 0.7 miles down this road, on the right.
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Saturday books: Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition; Cooper
Revision; Christian Harmony; Lloyd's Hymns.
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Sunday books: Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition.
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For more information, contact John Beasley, (205) 487-3916.
Second Tuesday, December 12
Christmas Singing
Not confirmed
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Eoline Baptist Church
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6:00 - 7:30 Singing, followed by potluck treats.
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Book: The Christian Harmony (2010)
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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.
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