October
3 and 4, 2008
Cove Ridge Center
Learn to sing four-part harmony, unaccompanied by musical instruments,
using William Walker’s 1873 revision of “The Christian Harmony” No
experience is required.
A Shape Note Weekend
Friday – 6:30 – 9:00
We will spend Friday evening learning some of the history of the
tradition. We will also learn the Rudiments of the music – the
names of the seven shapes, time signatures and rhythm basics. And
we will sing from “The Christian Harmony.”
Books will be available for purchase ($20 – NOT REQUIRED).
We will supply needed materials
Saturday: 9:30 – 3:00
We will begin with a review of the Friday material and then spend
the rest of the day singing. At noon we stop for dinner. Usually
this is
a covered dish dinner, which is a major attraction at all day singings.
We won’t be doing that this time.
You may bring your own meal. Or a box lunch can be purchased for
$7.00.
When you register, please indicate if you will be buying a lunch.
Payment can be made on Friday or Saturday.
Registration: There is no charge, but please contact either of
the persons listed below. We need the following information.
Name(s)_____________________ Phone (especially if no e-mail) _____________
I (we) will attend: Friday evening_____ Saturday__
Saturday lunch: I will bring mine ____ I will purchase a box lunch
($7.00)
CONTACTS
Jean Brown 276.431.2139
Don Wiley 423.341.8893 www.oldfieldssingers.com
Or mail to: Jean L. Brown , 6014 Natural Tunnel Parkway, Duffield,
VA 24244
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