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Shape Note Singing School, Providence

Saturday, August 4, 2012
When:
All Day
Cost:
Free
Category:
,
Age Range:
All Ages
Where:
The Meetinghouse of the First Baptist Church in America
Address:
Google Map
75 North Main Street, Providence, RI, 02903
Phone:
(401)454-3418

Raise your voice in four-part harmony while discovering the earliest music of New England.

Dr. Thomas B. Malone will instruct students in the Rudiments of Music using the shape note system—a system which has made music accessible to generations of singers since its creation in 1800.

This school is appropriate for singers of all ages, abilities, and experience levels. Individuals and families are encouraged to enroll together and share in a uniquely American musical heritage.

SCHEDULE:
Friday, August 3rd, Singing School 3:30pm-6:30pm
Saturday, August 4th, Singing School 9:00am-4:00pm
Sunday, August 5th, Community Singing 1:00pm-3:00pm

At the Meetinghouse of The First Baptist Church in America
75 North Main Street, Providence, Rhode Island

For more information and to enroll: ShapeNote@gmail.com

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