Chorus Information
San Francisco Sacred Harp singing group
Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status:
Current
Basic Information
| Description: | This is a special interest group, open to the general public. All events are drop-in. |
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| Web Address: | http://fasola.org/bayarea/ |
| Year Estab: | 1993 |
| Mission: | To sing traditional American a cappella music in the Shape Note style. To participate in a 200-year old living American musical tradition. |
| Emphasis: | Early American Shape Note (a cappella, four-part, mixed harmony) hymns, anthems, and fuguing tunes from The Sacred Harp. |
| Size: | Attendance varies; typically 18-25 |
| Concerts/Year: | None |
| Auditions: | No |
| Dues: | $5 per year (suggested) |
| Dress: | Not applicable |
| Rehearsals: | Sunday (third in month), 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., , , |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Church/Sacred Sacred Harp |
Type of Chorus: | Sacred Harp |
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| Rehearse City: | San Francisco | ||
| Region: | San Francisco | ||
| Audition Req'd: | N | ||
Chorus Contact Information
Other Information
| Related Groups: | No |
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| Discography: | None |
| Bibliography: | None |
| Comments: | Traditional democratic style--individuals are encouraged to learn to lead the group in songs. Not a choir--community-based singing. |