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Live Music: Folk

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Come experience shape-note singing, a tradition that’s been vibrant since the days when Kentucky was the frontier. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 17, singers from all over Pennsylvania and surrounding states will gather for the Central Pennsylvania All-Day Sacred Harp Singing to sing their favorites from the Sacred Harp collection of early American folk hymns and spiritual songs.  This four-part music uses shaped notes—diamonds, circles, squares, and triangles—to help singers sight-read their parts. Singers arrange themselves facing inward in a hollow square, singing for each other and not an audience. The songs are loud, rhythmic, and full of interesting harmonies. Beginners are welcome, and no musical experience is necessary. A potluck lunch will be served at noon. This free event will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County, 780 Waupelani Drive Extension, State College, PA.

Details

COST:

Free!

BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Presented by the State College Sacred Harp Singers
WEBSITE: Find out more on the web at http://www.statecollegesacredharp.com/