November 2024 Atlanta Sacred Harp singing update:
Christian Harmony Singing in Black Mountain, NC on Nov 9th - see below!!
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Nov 2nd, Saturday - 10:00am, Denney Memorial at Emmaus Primitive Baptist Church on Oak Grove Church Road, Carrollton, GA. Dinner on the grounds at noon.
Nov 3rd, Sunday - 10:00am, Holly Springs Memorial Singing at Holly Springs Primitive Baptist Church, Bremen, GA. Dinner on the grounds at noon.
Nov 5th & 19th - Tuesday, 7:00pm - Dahlonega Sacred Harp singing, We sing at the Vickery House on West Main Street, Dahlonega, GA. The Vickery House does not have a street address, but it is on Google Maps. Since we sing in the evenings, you can park in any UNG spot or right next to the back door of the Vickery House. We start with a brief introduction for newcomers at 6:45. Then we sing until at least 8:45, although sometimes we go a bit longer. All are welcome! Contact Esther Morgan-Ellis - emellis at gmail dot com. Last singing of this semester will be Dec 3rd.
Nov 7th, First Thursday - Nov 2, First Thursday, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Indoor singing from The Sacred Harp and The Eclectic Harmony. Emory Presbyterian Church, 1886 North Decatur Rd, Atlanta GA 30307. Park behind the church, off Westminster Way. "Test-to-Sing" COVID precautions: Vaccination is required; don't come if you have any COVID symptoms; same-day COVID antigen test required. Test at home, and bring the details to be verified. Tests are also available on site, if you arrive early. Info:Jim Neal, jim_neal-at-bellsouth.net.
Nov 9th, Saturday before the Second Sunday, The ~28th Swannanoa Valley Singing. 10 AM–3 PM, Saturday, November 9, 2024
ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH, Black Mountain, NC,
Carolina book: morning; CH2010: afternoon
Books: The Christian Harmony (‘Carolina book’, 1873 facsimile, 2015 Folk Heritage reprint); The Christian Harmony, 2010 edition.
Noon: BAG LUNCHES ONLY (no use of church kitchen; non-potable water after Helene)
CONTACT: Joe Holbert - treeblow at bellsouth dot net. If you are thinking about going, it is advisable that you check here for any updates - https://www.christianharmony.org/schedule.html
The church has a fundraiser for Helene Relief if you’re interested - https://www.stjameswnc.org/ Another recommended option is - https://www.mannafoodbank.org/
Nov 18th, Saturday - 10:00am start. All day Georgian Harmony Singing at No. 3 Railroad Street, Arnoldsville, GA. Dinner on the grounds at noon. 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.Contact/info: Oscar McGuire . 478-955-6135 (text preferred) or Michael Spencer – fishman.mds at gmail.com. http://www.3railroad.org/index.php
Nov 23rd & 24th, Alabama Sacred Harp Musical Convention,Southside Community Center, 2142 Highway 77, Southside, Alabama 35907
Southside is located in the Gadsden area, south of Rainbow City on Alabama Highway 77. Dinner on the grounds. You are welcome to bring food for lunch.
Sacred Harp Musical Heritage Association (SHMHA) Annual Meeting
Follows Saturday singing session. Info: David Ivey, David at DavidIvey dot com or 256-258-8660
Mark your calendars:
Dec 7th, 8th - Georgia State Christian Harmony Convention - Poplar Springs Primitive Baptist Church Bowdon, GA. 10a-3p. Dinner on the grounds at noon.