Shape Note Singing
Sunday, April 9, 1:00 to 3:00 pm
McCullough / Mitchell Green Lounge
Old Chapel Way, Middlebury College

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Special Note: Sunday, April 9 is Easter Sunday and a good opportunity for us to sing a special song, the "Easter Anthem," #236 in the Sacred Harp song book.

An anthem is a shape-note tune with text taken directly from the Bible, usually with a wide range of Baroque musical figures and effects, such as fugues, time changes, and repeats. In this case, the text is based on Luke 24:34 and I Corinthians 15:20 KJV. The composer is William Billings, a prominent and prolific early American composer.

You can find the words and music to the song, recordings of each part, and video performances on the Bremen Sacred Harp website.
https://sacredharpbremen.org/236-easter-anthem/?highlight=easter
Please check it out and come join us!

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We sing from the Sacred Harp song book (fasola.org). Loaner books are available. Our sessions are free and open to all. No experience is required. No auditions or rehearsals. We emphasize participation, not performance.

Directions: Mitchell Green Lounge is on the top floor of the McCullough Student Center on Old Chapel Road at Middlebury College. It is accessible by stairs and elevator. Parking is available at adjacent parking lots. Enter from Route 125/College St. or Route 30/S. Main St.

COVID Precautions:
* If you don't feel well, or if anyone in your household has any COVID symptoms, please stay home and take care of yourself. If in doubt, take an Antigen rapid test on the singing day.
* Full anti-COVID vaccination is required, including a booster shot, if you are eligible; i.e., if you are elderly or immune-compromised or over 6 months past your last booster.
*If you are not eligible or if you don't have full anti-COVID vaccination, we highly recommend that you wear a mask and maintain a social distance.
*All are welcome to wear a mask anytime.
*If you test positive up to 5 days after the event, please contact David ASAP: rosenber@middlebury.edu or text to 802-989-4387.

Contact: MiddleburyShapeNote@gmail.com. FaceBook/Middlebury Shape Note Singers

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