Singing Sacred Harp in Chicago

Upcoming Singings:

The Chicago Anniversary singing will be Sunday, January 8th, 2012 from 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. We are in a new location: Kilbourn Park Fieldhouse, 3501 N. Kilbourn Ave., Chicago, IL 60641

Kilbourn Park Fieldhouse is just east of Cicero and south of Addison.

Sacred Harp Singing Workshops Saturday, January 7, 2012 1:00-5:00 p.m. St. Paul’s Cultural Center 2215 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL 60622 An afternoon of Sacred Harp Workshops for all levels. If you are just starting to sing, beginners’ sessions will give you a good foundation in the rudiments. Experienced singers will benefit from more advanced workshops. There will be at least two options for each time period during the afternoon. Instructors and sessions so far: Richard Ivey, member of a Sand Mountain, Alabama traditional singing family. “Rudiments from a Sixth Generation Singer, Part I and II,” and “Essentials of Keying: What I’ve Learned from a Decade with the Greats” Kelsey Sunderland “Leading: Regional Perspectives and Boot Camp Experience” Aldo Ceresa, leader of recent singing schools in Belfast, Ireland; Franconia, Germany; and Prague, Czech Republic. Judy Hauff, Sacred Harp composer and recording artist. Stay all afternoon, or drop in when you can. FREE! For more information, contact Ted Mercer (tmercer22@comcast.net)

Saturday Social at the home of Kris Richardson 7:00-9:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2012 4515 N. Monticello Chicago, IL 60618

We have been notified by the University of Chicago Folk Festival that our workshop will be Sunday, February 12, 2012 from 1:00 to 4:00 in the West Lounge of Ida Noyes Hall (our usual time and place).