Come along to sing Sacred Harp in Durham!
Sacred Harp is a community folk hymn singing tradition from the United States. The Sacred Harp is also the name of the book we sing from.
Our singings are open to all. We aren't a choir as we don't rehearse or perform and no-one's in charge. Everyone just sings for their own enjoyment. You don't need to be able to read music yet or have a "good" voice to come along. Singers of all religions and none are welcome.
We sing every 2nd and 4th Saturday 2pm - 4pm at Antioch House, 66 Crossgate, Durham, DH1 4PR.
We have loaner books for you to sing from. If you want your own copy you can buy a book for £25 cash.
Feel free to bring along children. You'll be responsible for your own children but there are toys to play with and baby changing facilities.
Venue
Antioch House, 66 Crossgate, Durham, DH1 4PR
Antioch House is the parish centre of St Margaret's Church which is over the road. It's less than 10 minutes on foot from the train station and less than 5 minutes from the bus station. There is paid-for parking right outside the front door of the singing.
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Contact us
Email us at mail@durhamsacredharp.co.uk
We're also on Twitter at @durham_sh
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More information about Sacred Harp
The Wikipedia page on Sacred Harp is an excellent place to find out more about the history and conventions of Sacred Harp singing.
UK Shapenote has information about other UK and Europe singings from the Sacred Harp and other shapenote books.
YouTube has hundreds (thousands?) of recordings and videos from across the Sacred Harp community.
Awake My Soul is a great documentary about Sacred Harp singing.
Newcastle Shapenote sings Sacred Harp and other shapenote music every Tuesday from 7.30pm at the Bridge Hotel and every 2nd Sunday from 8pm in Gateshead.