Richmond Shape Note Singers

The Richmond Shape Note Singers were established in 1990 to cary on the shape note singing tradition in Central Virginia. Our tumblr page is designed to share news about RSNS as well as promote shape note music. We meet to sing on the fist and third Tuesday every month from 7- 9PM at a members house. We sing from the 1991 Sacred Harp and The Shenandoah Harmony tunebooks. All are welcome and you do not need experience. A loaner books will be provided if needed. Join us at http://richmondshapenote.com

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Episode 12: Shenandoah Valley Shape Note Singers

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Contributor Kelley Libby visits a shape note sing event in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Sometimes this style of singing is referred to as Sacred Harp. That’s because there’s an old tune book called The Sacred Harp, and most shape note singers use it, especially in the deep South. Photos: Sarah Cumming

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A few snaps from the James River Sacred Harp Convention in Richmond, VA 2013.   

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Thank you Les Updike.   

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Richmond Shape Note Singers for Christmas Eve on Edge of America, 97.3 fm WRIR.ORG

http://wrir.org/index.php?/blog/entry/12175/

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Listen/download: James River Sacred Harp Convention Morning Sessions 2013 by Richmond Shape Note Singers

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Just awesome.  Southern Spaces. 

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Schwaggggg

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Hot off the press and getting ready for the convention.

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Stickers are in.   Now, that is something to sing about.  

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Our new convention poster was lovingly designed by VCU Advertising student Keeley Laures.

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JAMES RIVER SACRED HARP CONVENTION 2013

Please join us for the 22 annual James River Sacred Harp Convention from the Sacred Harp and the Shenandoah Harmony.  Saturday, November 9 from 10-3:30 Location: Historic Saint John's Church 2401 E. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23223 Evening social to follow with singing from The Shenandoah Harmony.  General information:  Chair: Adrienne Esther Robertson [email protected] Vice Chair: Bridget Camden [email protected] Housing Coordinator: Leyland Del Re [email protected] Potluck dinner on the grounds at 12:30pm. Please bring something delicious to share.  Sponsored by the Richmond Shape Note Singers, who sing the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Join us on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/Rrichmondsacredharpsingers/ Contact Leyland Del Re to learn more [email protected]

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Allison’s Sacred Harp Singers with pump organ We All Shall Gather in That Morning

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Kittery ShH 287- From the Shenandoah Harmony.  Recorded from the afternoon session at the annual Rivanna Sacred Harp All Day Singing in 2013.

To learn more about the Rivanna Sacred Harp All Day singing go to http://pages.shanti.virginia.edu/charlottesvillesacredharp/