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This website contains information about shape note (Sacred Harp) singing in Hyde Park and throughout the Chicagoland area.
Upcoming Singings:
(This area is for the next annual singing and/or special workshops and such. For our regular weekly and monthly singings, please click the Calendar of local singings link below. For a list of all our annual singings, please click the Calendar of annual singings link below.)
MIDWEST CONVENTION 2026
The Chicago Sacred Harp Singers warmly invite you to the Midwest Sacred Harp Convention!
Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31 (times to be announced)
Broadway Armory
5917 N Broadway, Chicago, IL
We will sing from the 2025 Sacred Harp. There will be loaner books and books for sale.
Local singers, please bring a large dish to share at the potluck dinner on the grounds at midday. Drinks will be provided. There is no admission charge. A free-will donation will be taken. All are welcome!
More information about times and additional events as it becomes available.
We look forward to singing with you!
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