28th Annual Sacred Harp Midwest Convention
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INVITATION
You are invited to check out Sacred Harp singing in it's full glory!
Every year, over 150 singers from around the country convene in Chicago to raise their voices together for two full days of jubilant singing. This type of annual singing event is part of an American singing tradition that extends over the past 160 years. It is open to the public. It is FREE. And, it is open to people of all ages and ability levels. Feel free to bring friends, family members, fellow choir members. You can attend the entire event or just portions of the event (See below for suggested times to plan your visit). Whether you attend for the entire two days or simply for two songs, you'll be very happy you checked it out. This could be your start to a rewarding, life-long journey in Sacred Harp singing!
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INFORMATION ABOUT SACRED HARP SINGING
Many people have never heard of Sacred Harp singing. If this is your first exposure to Sacred Harp singing, shape-note singing, or community-based singing, please visit the following three websites to start learning more. In addition, videos of Sacred Harp singing are including at the end of this event notice.
https://www.meetup.com/chicagoSacredHarpSinging/
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TIMES AND LOCATIONS
Day #1: Saturday, May 25, 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Pulaski Park Fieldhouse, 1419 W. Blackhawk St., Chicago, IL 60642
Day #2: Sunday, May 26, 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox Ave., Chicago, IL 60630
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SUGGESTED OPTIONS FOR DAY #1 OR #2
A Sacred Harp singing convention can be an overwhelming experience for first time visitors and newer Sacred Harp singers. Here are a few suggestions for planning your visit. Choose the option that works best for you. Or, simply stop by whenever you get the chance. Regardless of how long you stay, you'll be happy you stopped by! If you decide to attend, you do not need to 'RSVP.' However, if you do 'RSVP', it will help others know that you're attending and catch up with you during the day. It will also help other newcomers from this Meetup group connect with you. Hope you can attend!
- FULL DAY OPTION
9:30 am - 3:00 pm : Sing/Listen/Learn/Socialize
Noon - 1:00 pm: Enjoy the potluck meal
- MORNING OPTION
9:30 am - Noon: Sing/Listen/Learn/Socialize
Noon - 1:00 pm: Enjoy the potluck meal
- AFTERNOON OPTION
Noon - 1:00 pm: Enjoy the potluck meal
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Sing/Listen/Learn/Socialize
- ATTEND WHENEVER YOU WISH OPTION
Stop by whenever you have the chance
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VIDEOS OF SACRED HARP SINGING
A Sacred Harp Song at a Singing Convention (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7CWwgt_2IM)
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"I'm Going Home" scene from the Movie Cold Mountain (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtAei8rtAto)
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Actual Recording behind the scene in "Cold Mountain" with real Sacred Harp singers (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5g1UHZwN3ds)
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Stage Performance of "I'm Going Home" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWQDl6cyj2Y&feature=related) on the "Cold Mountain" music tour
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Looking Through the Eyes of One Singer at the Annual Chattahoochee Sacred Harp Singing Convention, First (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQMUWZqwl1c) Started in 1852
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Introduction to Urban Revival of Sacred Harp Singing (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaLnG7vfVOc)
(8 min)