30th Annual Folk School Shapenote Singing
Date and Time
Saturday Jul 12, 2025
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM EDT
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 9:00 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location
Open House: John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 State Rd 1565, Brasstown, NC 28902
Open House: John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 State Rd 1565 Brasstown NC 28902
Fees/Admission
Free
Contact Information
(828) 837-2775
(800) 365-5724
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Description
Beginning at 9:00 AM, there will be an introduction to singing Sacred Harp and Christian Harmony music for beginners. Some loaner books are available.
Singing: 10:00 AM. - 3:00 PM, July 12th, 2025
Dinner on the grounds at Noon
After party dance at 7pm and camping options by inquiry to music@folkschool.org
Come sing, learn the shapes, contemplate the poetry, and relish the power of voices raised together in song. These events welcome first-timer and experienced shape note singers to sing from the tune books Christian Harmony and The Sacred Harp. Experience the beauty of singing 4 parts unaccompanied. All shape note singings are free and open to the public.
