Everything You Need to Know: Portland Art Museum Singing
Tamara Lynne
For those joining us this weekend at the Portland Art Museum singing this coming weekend, here are all of the details.
Sacred Harp at Portland Art Museum
Saturday 11/22 and Sunday 11/23 3:30-4:30
Museum Entry
We have entry bracelets for a total of 50 singers (over two days) who signed up on the singers list, and chairs will be limited to 40 singers each day. Once you have a purple entry bracelet, you can enjoy the museum's full weekend of events.
If you didn't sign up and aren't on the list, you can still show up at 2:15 on Sunday-- as we should be able to allow a few more singers in that day. You can show up Saturday as well, but the museum is sold out, AND we have a very full slate of singers-- so you may need to hover.
Arrival Time and Location (note: new meet-up location):
Meet at the Mark Building (located on SW Park Ave, in between Main St. and Madison) at 2:15 for your entry bracelet. We will be shepherded through the singing space (for review) and then to the Green Room (Stevens Room, Level 0R on South Wing).
If you arrive late, tell museum staff you are with the Sacred Harp singers and you need to get to Stevens Room, Level 0R. You can text me as well 971-930-2153.
Green Room
We have a room to ourselves, and there will be SNACKS. Hang out in or nearby so we can get to the singing space and start on time, etc.
There is also a beautiful and trippy exhibit just down the stairs from the Green Room– but be aware there are flashing lights that might be triggering to some who have light sensitivities.
Singing Location
At 3:10, we'll move into the singing space, which is called 213 Schnitzer Court Overlook. Basically, it's the upper landing of the main building, right in front of the American and European Art Galleries.
We're NOT allowed water or beverages in the gallery space, so bring lozenges. If you feel panicked about this, let me know– there's a secret janitor's closet where we could stash a water bottle or two, in an emergency.
Singing Format
We've agreed to consider this as similar to one of our regular weekly singings, but with a lot more people and a bit of extra sparkle, because we want to sound good for such a big event.
We will sing Open Call, like we do at our regular weekly singing, so a couple suggestions:
Let's do our best to keep the energy moving
If possible, plan to have 3-4 songs in mind you'd like to lead, to avoid long pauses
Share the space and try to make sure everyone who wants has a chance to lead
Feel free to jump in to lead again if it feels the pause is too long
Let's aim for more familiar songs and old favorites
Seating
We're limited to 40 seats in the hollow square, so please be open to rotating (if it's possible or needed) so that any standing singers and guests have a chance to sit in the square, at least one of the days. If you're singing both days and have capacity to offer a seat to someone else on Saturday, that might be helpful. If you need a seat for health reasons either day, please ask.
We do currently have a few more singers signed up on Saturday than we have chairs, but we all have the option to stand and sing-- so I think it will work out.
Front benches
Take a front row seat if you're prepared to pay attention, beat time and help the group stay together-- especially helpful with a big singing in an unfamiliar location.
This is not a "performance" however…
it's possible museum guests will applaud between songs-- we can't stop them. We may decide to say a few words to the crowd about our tradition, but that will depend on the energy of the space when we get there.
We will sing from 3:30-4:30.
What else?
I hear there's a social on Saturday afterwards-- more details on that soon. ✨
Questions? Email me, or text on the day of the event: 971-930-2153.
Do any out of town guests still need housing? We may have another spot available-- email me for more information.
Appreciation to everyone who is planning to be part of this-- it will be an adventure. Looking forward to singing with you!
thank you,
tamara
Tamara Lynne
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