A traditional and powerful singing of American shape-note hymns, fuging tunes, and anthems
in unaccompanied four-part harmony from The Sacred Harp

Washington, DC area: April 6 and 7, 2013

Photo taken at the 2007 convention by Rachel Speer

Location both days: The Great Falls Grange, 9818 Georgetown Pike (Rte. 193), Great Falls, Virginia

Saturday, April 6, 2013:

• 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM: All-Day Singing from The Sacred Harp* and Dinner on the Grounds

Registration begins at 9:30 AM. Potluck lunch; local singers, please bring plenty of prepared food to share, as you are able.

Sunday, April 7, 2013:

• 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM: All-Day Singing from The Sacred Harp* and Dinner on the Grounds

Registration begins at 9:30 AM. Potluck lunch; local singers, please bring plenty of prepared food to share, as you are able.

*Singing from the just published and already acclaimed tunebook Shenandoah Harmony will take place in the 3rd session (before lunch) each day.

All are welcome: beginners, experienced singers, and listeners.
No admission charge -- free-will offering.
Local singers, please bring a substantial meal to share each day that you plan to eat lunch at the convention.

The Sacred Harp tunebooks (1991 Edition) and Shenandoah Harmony will be available for loan and purchase. Singing at the Saturday and Sunday sessions will be limited to The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition, and the Shenandoah Harmony in designated sessions, to enhance the musical and emotional momentum. The Great Falls Grange main hall, which has a wood ceiling and floor and space for around 120 singers, has lively, bright, and clear acoustics ideal for Sacred Harp singing.