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Will Partain
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Haruo (Leland)
2
Sep 5
event: Tuesday Sept 23: William 'Singing Billy' Walker: His Life and Influence on Shape Note Singing
Definitely planning to attend! Never quite sure who follows this group, except the regular
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event: Tuesday Sept 23: William 'Singing Billy' Walker: His Life and Influence on Shape Note Singing
Definitely planning to attend! Never quite sure who follows this group, except the regular
Sep 5
Wade Kotter
Aug 20
1829 printing of text for NEW PROSPECT, aka LAND OF REST under the title "Longing to Be at Home"
The editors of the 2025 edition may already be aware of this, but since it is several years earlier
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1829 printing of text for NEW PROSPECT, aka LAND OF REST under the title "Longing to Be at Home"
The editors of the 2025 edition may already be aware of this, but since it is several years earlier
Aug 20
Will Fitzgerald
Aug 13
Vital Sparks: William Cowper and the theology of despair
My latest essay: https://vitalsparks.beehiiv.com/p/william-cowper-and-the-theology-of-despair -- Will
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Vital Sparks: William Cowper and the theology of despair
My latest essay: https://vitalsparks.beehiiv.com/p/william-cowper-and-the-theology-of-despair -- Will
Aug 13
Robert Vaughn
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Wade Kotter
4
Aug 3
In Memory of Mike Hinton
Mike Hinton's obituary is now available at Legacy.com: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/
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In Memory of Mike Hinton
Mike Hinton's obituary is now available at Legacy.com: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/
Aug 3
Mark Wingate
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David Olson
10
Jul 31
Shape note singing in a recent novel
> a sort of dutch-door tunebook with the upper half of the book tunes and the lower half texts,
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Shape note singing in a recent novel
> a sort of dutch-door tunebook with the upper half of the book tunes and the lower half texts,
Jul 31
Mark Wingate
Jul 30
Re: [fasola-discussions] Abridged summary of fasola-discussions@googlegroups.com - 3 updates in 1 topic
Thanks for the thoughtful responses. The Tulane article is interesting, too, and perhaps worthy of
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Re: [fasola-discussions] Abridged summary of fasola-discussions@googlegroups.com - 3 updates in 1 topic
Thanks for the thoughtful responses. The Tulane article is interesting, too, and perhaps worthy of
Jul 30
Kevin Isaac from Baltimore
Jul 26
Essay on Northern Harmony Printing History and bibliography
Hi all, Here's something I've put together as part of my ongoing four-shape shape-note
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Essay on Northern Harmony Printing History and bibliography
Hi all, Here's something I've put together as part of my ongoing four-shape shape-note
Jul 26
Kevin Isaac from Baltimore
2
Jul 21
The shape-note work of Neely Bruce
I have contacted Mr. Bruce, and he will be providing answers directly. Thank you everyone who has
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The shape-note work of Neely Bruce
I have contacted Mr. Bruce, and he will be providing answers directly. Thank you everyone who has
Jul 21
Robert Vaughn
Jul 21
Text Attribution, Minnesota page 210
A misattribution in my book Songs Before Unknown should be updated in the following way: [Songs
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Text Attribution, Minnesota page 210
A misattribution in my book Songs Before Unknown should be updated in the following way: [Songs
Jul 21
Kevin Isaac from Baltimore
Jul 16
Toward a Typology of Four-Shape Shape-Note Tunebooks
As I've shared here before, I'm working on a bibliography of four-shape shape-note tunebooks
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Toward a Typology of Four-Shape Shape-Note Tunebooks
As I've shared here before, I'm working on a bibliography of four-shape shape-note tunebooks
Jul 16
Will Fitzgerald
,
Haruo (Leland)
2
Jul 14
Vital Sparks essay, Before the rosy dawn of day: Elizabeth (Singer) Rowe
Thanks, Will! Intriguing poet. I've downloaded her works from the Internet Archive and will be
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Vital Sparks essay, Before the rosy dawn of day: Elizabeth (Singer) Rowe
Thanks, Will! Intriguing poet. I've downloaded her works from the Internet Archive and will be
Jul 14
Antonio James Higgins
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Gabriel Kastelle
7
Jul 12
FOREST tune in "David's Harp"
Barry -- Thanks!! Seconding Karen's appreciation. Am a fan of Chapin tunes ++/-ish. Fasola All --
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FOREST tune in "David's Harp"
Barry -- Thanks!! Seconding Karen's appreciation. Am a fan of Chapin tunes ++/-ish. Fasola All --
Jul 12
Antonio James Higgins
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Jesse Pearlman Karlsberg
4
Jul 10
A M Cagle Unpublished Tunes
Hello All, I believe that all of the manuscripts that served as sources for the session on
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A M Cagle Unpublished Tunes
Hello All, I believe that all of the manuscripts that served as sources for the session on
Jul 10
Jim Pfau
,
B.E. Swetman
3
Jun 27
Printing variations in the 1991 edition
This does not answer your question but I'm still using an early printing and was not aware of the
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Printing variations in the 1991 edition
This does not answer your question but I'm still using an early printing and was not aware of the
Jun 27
Will Fitzgerald
, …
Gabriel Kastelle
4
Jun 11
The Wesleys and Watts sing together
...fellow Dissenters... I love the Dissenter theme yet, hoping for solid truths... On Wed, Jun 11,
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The Wesleys and Watts sing together
...fellow Dissenters... I love the Dissenter theme yet, hoping for solid truths... On Wed, Jun 11,
Jun 11
Will Fitzgerald
Jun 8
Vital Sparks: Isaac Watts and the Trinity
My latest "Vital Sparks" column discusses Watts's alleged Unitarianism, but mostly
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Vital Sparks: Isaac Watts and the Trinity
My latest "Vital Sparks" column discusses Watts's alleged Unitarianism, but mostly
Jun 8
Barry Johnston
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Karen Willard
5
Jun 6
MAITLAND
thanks to both AJ and Barry for your discussion👍 Karen On Fri, Jun 6, 2025 at 4:51 PM Antonio James
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MAITLAND
thanks to both AJ and Barry for your discussion👍 Karen On Fri, Jun 6, 2025 at 4:51 PM Antonio James
Jun 6
Leland Ross
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Robert Vaughn
8
Jun 2
WELCH v. SICILY in the Walker tradition
“And I am also interested in why and when the Walker line gave up on WELCH, and also when they added
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WELCH v. SICILY in the Walker tradition
“And I am also interested in why and when the Walker line gave up on WELCH, and also when they added
Jun 2
David Warren Steel
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Barry Johnston
2
Jun 2
HATFIELD
Of course! Thanks for the nice compliment. I agree, Solomon Howe's 1804 Psalm-Singer's
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HATFIELD
Of course! Thanks for the nice compliment. I agree, Solomon Howe's 1804 Psalm-Singer's
Jun 2
Antonio James Higgins
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Robert Vaughn
8
May 31
HATFIELD - American Vocalist?
HATFIELD remains in the 2012 Cooper Edition of The Sacred Harp -- still on page 327 -- with an alto
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HATFIELD - American Vocalist?
HATFIELD remains in the 2012 Cooper Edition of The Sacred Harp -- still on page 327 -- with an alto
May 31
Will Fitzgerald
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Richard Hulan
7
May 30
The Baltimore Collection
Thank you, Dick!
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The Baltimore Collection
Thank you, Dick!
May 30
Robert Vaughn
, …
Will Fitzgerald
7
May 27
Irwinton, No. 229
John Bealle created a great index of songs coming and going in the Denson book, which has been made
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Irwinton, No. 229
John Bealle created a great index of songs coming and going in the Denson book, which has been made
May 27
Antonio James Higgins
May 21
PYRMONT L. M. Tune?
Dear all, Hello-- this is a long shot, I know. But does anybody have any reference to this tune,
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PYRMONT L. M. Tune?
Dear all, Hello-- this is a long shot, I know. But does anybody have any reference to this tune,
May 21
Will Fitzgerald
, …
Antonio James Higgins
3
May 21
Ballad source/Tune family of HEAVENLY ARMOR?
HALLELUJAH and HEAVENLY KING also have some similarities to PLEASANT HILL, which may have been "
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Ballad source/Tune family of HEAVENLY ARMOR?
HALLELUJAH and HEAVENLY KING also have some similarities to PLEASANT HILL, which may have been "
May 21
Kevin Isaac from Baltimore
May 20
"Shouting Song" and Old County Line in Warior, AL
The 1982 documentary "Shouting Song" features numerous scenes at County Line Church. This
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"Shouting Song" and Old County Line in Warior, AL
The 1982 documentary "Shouting Song" features numerous scenes at County Line Church. This
May 20
Fulton, Erin
May 16
Phil Perrin Obituary and Funeral Details
Phil Perrin, known to musicologists for his research on nineteenth-century tunebook rudiments and
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Phil Perrin Obituary and Funeral Details
Phil Perrin, known to musicologists for his research on nineteenth-century tunebook rudiments and
May 16
Antonio James Higgins
May 8
The tune REFORMATION (464/173b) in The Christian Harmony
Dear all, Hello! Is there any source prior to The Christian Harmony to this quite odd arrangement of
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The tune REFORMATION (464/173b) in The Christian Harmony
Dear all, Hello! Is there any source prior to The Christian Harmony to this quite odd arrangement of
May 8
Kevin Isaac from Baltimore
2
May 6
July 24, 1998 session with Hugh McGraw at the Library of Congress
I appreciate the feedback I have received. The passing of Buell Cobb, one of the core group of
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July 24, 1998 session with Hugh McGraw at the Library of Congress
I appreciate the feedback I have received. The passing of Buell Cobb, one of the core group of
May 6
David Warren Steel
, …
Richard Hulan
10
May 5
Old tune: SALEM'S BRIGHT KING
Erin has answered "Who is Diddle?" In case someone would like to know "Where is Diddle
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Old tune: SALEM'S BRIGHT KING
Erin has answered "Who is Diddle?" In case someone would like to know "Where is Diddle
May 5
Fulton, Erin
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Antonio James Higgins
2
May 5
An Early Source for "When the midnight cry began"
Incredible! Thanks for Sharing. Sincerely, AJ Higgins On Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 8:08:29 AM UTC-
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An Early Source for "When the midnight cry began"
Incredible! Thanks for Sharing. Sincerely, AJ Higgins On Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 8:08:29 AM UTC-
May 5