Maryland Shape Note Singings

December 7, 2025

  • Lancaster 1st Sunday Sing (SH)

    December 7, 2025  3:00 pm - 5:30 pm

    1855 Stony Battery Rd, Mountville, PA 17554, USA

    Book: Sacred Harp, Denson 1991 This singing meets first Sundays from 3:00 PM-5:30 PM at the Lancaster Singing Hall. Parking around back and up the exterior staircase.

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December 8, 2025

  • Baltimore 2nd Monday Sing (SH+ShH)

    December 8, 2025  7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

    Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214, USA

    Second Monday of Every Month
    7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

    Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214

    Shape note singing is an American, a cappella choral tradition with roots that stretch back into the 18th century. We sing four part harmony, printed with shaped note heads which are designed to help with sight reading music.

    Characterized by open harmonies and a raw, powerful sound, these tunes speak of death and love and powerful forces. All religious affiliations (and un-affiliations) are welcome to join us. We sing for each other and the joy of singing. There is no audience and no director. This music designed for participation, rather than performance.

    We sing from the The Sacred Harp (1991 revision), The Shenandoah Harmony, and sometimes other shape note sources. All are welcome, no experience is required, and loaner tune books are available.

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December 13, 2025

  • Easton, MD: 2nd Saturday ShH Singing

    December 13, 2025  2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Unitarian Universalist Fellowship At Easton, 7401 Ocean Gateway Apartment 1, Easton, MD 21601, USA

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December 14, 2025

  • (D.C.) Eckington Regular Sing

    December 14, 2025  1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

    Eckington Regular Sing
    Where: Eckington neighborhood of Washington, DC, email for address
    When: Email to confirm dates.
    Book(s):  The Shenandoah Harmony, The Valley Pocket Harmonist
    Website: http://dcshapenote.squarespace.com/
    Social: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dcshapenotesingers/
    Contact(s): Mona Lewandoski mona dot lewandoski at gmail dot com
    Mailing list: (email contact to request signup)
    Note: Email for address and to confirm dates. This sing takes place in a heated/air conditioned garage with water and bathroom access. 

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December 17, 2025
December 20, 2025

  • N. Shenandoah Valley Shape Note Singing

    December 20, 2025  3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    2336 Salem Church Rd, Boyce, VA 22620, USA

    Who: Northern Shenandoah Valley Shape Note Singers
    Where: 2336 Salem Church Rd, Boyce, VA 22620
    When: 3rd Saturdays, 3-6pm
    Book(s): The Sacred Harp (Denson) & The Shenandoah Harmony
    Website: https://www.shenandoahharmony.com/
    Social: https://www.facebook.com/groups/55734393949/
    Contact(s): Kelly Macklin - skmack02 at gmail dot com
    Mailing list: (email contact to request signup)
    Note: Stay for potluck and conversation!

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December 21, 2025
December 23, 2025

  • Baltimore 4th Tuesday Sing (VPH+ShH)

    December 23, 2025  7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

    Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214, USA

    Fourth Tuesday of Every Month
    7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

    Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214

    Shape note singing is an American, a cappella choral tradition with roots that stretch back into the 18th century. We sing four part harmony, printed with shaped note heads which are designed to help with sight reading music.

    Characterized by open harmonies and a raw, powerful sound, these tunes speak of death and love and powerful forces. All religious affiliations (and un-affiliations) are welcome to join us. We sing for each other and the joy of singing. There is no audience and no director. This music designed for participation, rather than performance.

     All are welcome, no experience is required, and loaner tune books are available.

    See more details    |    Add to Google Calendar  

December 27, 2025

  • Brentwood 4th Saturday Singing

    December 27, 2025  2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Who: Brentwood 4th Saturday Singing 
    Where: Brentwood, MD, please email for address 
    When: 4th Saturdays, 2-5pm 
    Books: The Valley Pocket Harmonist 
    Website: https://www.marylandshapenote.org/
    Social: https://www.facebook.com/MarylandShapeNote 
    Contact(s): Jonathan - jonathaneennewton at gmail dot comMailing list: (email contact to request signup) 

    Note: Street parking available

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December 28, 2025
January 3, 2026

  • All-Day: Valley Pocket Harmonist, Berryville, VA

    January 3, 2026  10:00 am - 3:30 pm

    Grace Episcopal Church, 110 N Church St, Berryville, VA 22611, USA

    For the ALL DAY SINGING FROM THE VALLEY POCKET HARMONIST on Saturday, January 3, 2026, from 10am to 3:30 pm. Potluck dinner at noon. 

    New Location! 

    Grace Episcopal Church, 110 N. Church St., Berryville VA 22611 

    in harmony,
    Kelly Macklin, John delRe

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  • Rivanna Shape Note Singers, Charlottesville, VA

    January 3, 2026  10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    717 Rugby Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA

    Who: Rivanna Shape Note Singers
    Where:  Social Hall, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charlottesville; 717 Rugby Road; Charlottesville, VA 22903
    When: 1st Saturdays, 10-noon
    Books: The Sacred Harp (Denson), The Shenandoah Harmony & Valley Pocket Harmonist
    Website: coming
    Social: https://www.facebook.com/CharlottesvilleShapeNoteSingers
    Contact: John-  john dot alexanderj at gmail dot com

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January 4, 2026

  • Annapolis Shape Note Singing

    January 4, 2026  2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Hogshead Trades Museum, Historic Annapolis, 43 Pinkney St, Annapolis, MD 21401, USA

    Who: Annapolis Shape Note Singers
    Where:  Hogshead Trades Museum, 43 Pinkney St., Annapolis, MD
    When: 1st Sundays, 2-4pm
    Books: The Shenandoah Harmony and The Valley Pocket Harmonist
    Website: https://www.marylandshapenote.org/annapolis/
    Social: https://www.facebook.com/MarylandShapeNote
    Contact: Thomas -  fasolannapolis at gmail dot com
    Note: the location is not ADA compliant (there are stairs to get in), and there is no running water or bathroom on the premises; facilities are available at the Market House, which is a two-minute walk from the location. The space is air-conditioned, however.

    See more details    |    Add to Google Calendar  

  • Lancaster 1st Sunday Sing (SH)

    January 4, 2026  3:00 pm - 5:30 pm

    1855 Stony Battery Rd, Mountville, PA 17554, USA

    Book: Sacred Harp, Denson 1991 This singing meets first Sundays from 3:00 PM-5:30 PM at the Lancaster Singing Hall. Parking around back and up the exterior staircase.

    See more details    |    Add to Google Calendar  

January 6, 2026
January 10, 2026

  • Easton, MD: 2nd Saturday ShH Singing

    January 10, 2026  2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Unitarian Universalist Fellowship At Easton, 7401 Ocean Gateway Apartment 1, Easton, MD 21601, USA

    See more details    |    Add to Google Calendar  

January 11, 2026

  • (D.C.) Eckington Regular Sing

    January 11, 2026  1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

    Eckington Regular Sing
    Where: Eckington neighborhood of Washington, DC, email for address
    When: Email to confirm dates.
    Book(s):  The Shenandoah Harmony, The Valley Pocket Harmonist
    Website: http://dcshapenote.squarespace.com/
    Social: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dcshapenotesingers/
    Contact(s): Mona Lewandoski mona dot lewandoski at gmail dot com
    Mailing list: (email contact to request signup)
    Note: Email for address and to confirm dates. This sing takes place in a heated/air conditioned garage with water and bathroom access. 

    See more details    |    Add to Google Calendar  

January 12, 2026

  • Baltimore 2nd Monday Sing (SH+ShH)

    January 12, 2026  7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

    Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214, USA

    Second Monday of Every Month
    7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

    Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214

    Shape note singing is an American, a cappella choral tradition with roots that stretch back into the 18th century. We sing four part harmony, printed with shaped note heads which are designed to help with sight reading music.

    Characterized by open harmonies and a raw, powerful sound, these tunes speak of death and love and powerful forces. All religious affiliations (and un-affiliations) are welcome to join us. We sing for each other and the joy of singing. There is no audience and no director. This music designed for participation, rather than performance.

    We sing from the The Sacred Harp (1991 revision), The Shenandoah Harmony, and sometimes other shape note sources. All are welcome, no experience is required, and loaner tune books are available.

    See more details    |    Add to Google Calendar  

January 17, 2026

  • N. Shenandoah Valley Shape Note Singing

    January 17, 2026  3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    2336 Salem Church Rd, Boyce, VA 22620, USA

    Who: Northern Shenandoah Valley Shape Note Singers
    Where: 2336 Salem Church Rd, Boyce, VA 22620
    When: 3rd Saturdays, 3-6pm
    Book(s): The Sacred Harp (Denson) & The Shenandoah Harmony
    Website: https://www.shenandoahharmony.com/
    Social: https://www.facebook.com/groups/55734393949/
    Contact(s): Kelly Macklin - skmack02 at gmail dot com
    Mailing list: (email contact to request signup)
    Note: Stay for potluck and conversation!

    See more details    |    Add to Google Calendar  

January 18, 2026
January 21, 2026
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January 25, 2026
January 27, 2026

  • Baltimore 4th Tuesday Sing (VPH+ShH)

    January 27, 2026  7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

    Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214, USA

    Fourth Tuesday of Every Month
    7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

    Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214

    Shape note singing is an American, a cappella choral tradition with roots that stretch back into the 18th century. We sing four part harmony, printed with shaped note heads which are designed to help with sight reading music.

    Characterized by open harmonies and a raw, powerful sound, these tunes speak of death and love and powerful forces. All religious affiliations (and un-affiliations) are welcome to join us. We sing for each other and the joy of singing. There is no audience and no director. This music designed for participation, rather than performance.

     All are welcome, no experience is required, and loaner tune books are available.

    See more details    |    Add to Google Calendar  

February 1, 2026

  • Annapolis Shape Note Singing

    February 1, 2026  2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Hogshead Trades Museum, Historic Annapolis, 43 Pinkney St, Annapolis, MD 21401, USA

    Who: Annapolis Shape Note Singers
    Where:  Hogshead Trades Museum, 43 Pinkney St., Annapolis, MD
    When: 1st Sundays, 2-4pm
    Books: The Shenandoah Harmony and The Valley Pocket Harmonist
    Website: https://www.marylandshapenote.org/annapolis/
    Social: https://www.facebook.com/MarylandShapeNote
    Contact: Thomas -  fasolannapolis at gmail dot com
    Note: the location is not ADA compliant (there are stairs to get in), and there is no running water or bathroom on the premises; facilities are available at the Market House, which is a two-minute walk from the location. The space is air-conditioned, however.

    See more details    |    Add to Google Calendar  

  • Lancaster 1st Sunday Sing (SH)

    February 1, 2026  3:00 pm - 5:30 pm

    1855 Stony Battery Rd, Mountville, PA 17554, USA

    Book: Sacred Harp, Denson 1991 This singing meets first Sundays from 3:00 PM-5:30 PM at the Lancaster Singing Hall. Parking around back and up the exterior staircase.

    See more details    |    Add to Google Calendar  

February 3, 2026
February 7, 2026

  • Rivanna Shape Note Singers, Charlottesville, VA

    February 7, 2026  10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    717 Rugby Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA

    Who: Rivanna Shape Note Singers
    Where:  Social Hall, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charlottesville; 717 Rugby Road; Charlottesville, VA 22903
    When: 1st Saturdays, 10-noon
    Books: The Sacred Harp (Denson), The Shenandoah Harmony & Valley Pocket Harmonist
    Website: coming
    Social: https://www.facebook.com/CharlottesvilleShapeNoteSingers
    Contact: John-  john dot alexanderj at gmail dot com

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February 8, 2026

  • (D.C.) Eckington Regular Sing

    February 8, 2026  1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

    Eckington Regular Sing
    Where: Eckington neighborhood of Washington, DC, email for address
    When: Email to confirm dates.
    Book(s):  The Shenandoah Harmony, The Valley Pocket Harmonist
    Website: http://dcshapenote.squarespace.com/
    Social: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dcshapenotesingers/
    Contact(s): Mona Lewandoski mona dot lewandoski at gmail dot com
    Mailing list: (email contact to request signup)
    Note: Email for address and to confirm dates. This sing takes place in a heated/air conditioned garage with water and bathroom access. 

    See more details    |    Add to Google Calendar  

February 9, 2026

  • Baltimore 2nd Monday Sing (SH+ShH)

    February 9, 2026  7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

    Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214, USA

    Second Monday of Every Month
    7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

    Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214

    Shape note singing is an American, a cappella choral tradition with roots that stretch back into the 18th century. We sing four part harmony, printed with shaped note heads which are designed to help with sight reading music.

    Characterized by open harmonies and a raw, powerful sound, these tunes speak of death and love and powerful forces. All religious affiliations (and un-affiliations) are welcome to join us. We sing for each other and the joy of singing. There is no audience and no director. This music designed for participation, rather than performance.

    We sing from the The Sacred Harp (1991 revision), The Shenandoah Harmony, and sometimes other shape note sources. All are welcome, no experience is required, and loaner tune books are available.

    See more details    |    Add to Google Calendar  

February 14, 2026

  • Easton, MD: 2nd Saturday ShH Singing

    February 14, 2026  2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Unitarian Universalist Fellowship At Easton, 7401 Ocean Gateway Apartment 1, Easton, MD 21601, USA

    See more details    |    Add to Google Calendar  

February 15, 2026
February 18, 2026
February 21, 2026

  • N. Shenandoah Valley Shape Note Singing

    February 21, 2026  3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    2336 Salem Church Rd, Boyce, VA 22620, USA

    Who: Northern Shenandoah Valley Shape Note Singers
    Where: 2336 Salem Church Rd, Boyce, VA 22620
    When: 3rd Saturdays, 3-6pm
    Book(s): The Sacred Harp (Denson) & The Shenandoah Harmony
    Website: https://www.shenandoahharmony.com/
    Social: https://www.facebook.com/groups/55734393949/
    Contact(s): Kelly Macklin - skmack02 at gmail dot com
    Mailing list: (email contact to request signup)
    Note: Stay for potluck and conversation!

    See more details    |    Add to Google Calendar  

February 22, 2026
February 24, 2026

  • Baltimore 4th Tuesday Sing (VPH+ShH)

    February 24, 2026  7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

    Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214, USA

    Fourth Tuesday of Every Month
    7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

    Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214

    Shape note singing is an American, a cappella choral tradition with roots that stretch back into the 18th century. We sing four part harmony, printed with shaped note heads which are designed to help with sight reading music.

    Characterized by open harmonies and a raw, powerful sound, these tunes speak of death and love and powerful forces. All religious affiliations (and un-affiliations) are welcome to join us. We sing for each other and the joy of singing. There is no audience and no director. This music designed for participation, rather than performance.

     All are welcome, no experience is required, and loaner tune books are available.

    See more details    |    Add to Google Calendar  

February 28, 2026

  • Brentwood 4th Saturday Singing

    February 28, 2026  2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Who: Brentwood 4th Saturday Singing 
    Where: Brentwood, MD, please email for address 
    When: 4th Saturdays, 2-5pm 
    Books: The Valley Pocket Harmonist 
    Website: https://www.marylandshapenote.org/
    Social: https://www.facebook.com/MarylandShapeNote 
    Contact(s): Jonathan - jonathaneennewton at gmail dot comMailing list: (email contact to request signup) 

    Note: Street parking available

    See more details    |    Add to Google Calendar  

March 1, 2026

  • Annapolis Shape Note Singing

    March 1, 2026  2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Hogshead Trades Museum, Historic Annapolis, 43 Pinkney St, Annapolis, MD 21401, USA

    Who: Annapolis Shape Note Singers
    Where:  Hogshead Trades Museum, 43 Pinkney St., Annapolis, MD
    When: 1st Sundays, 2-4pm
    Books: The Shenandoah Harmony and The Valley Pocket Harmonist
    Website: https://www.marylandshapenote.org/annapolis/
    Social: https://www.facebook.com/MarylandShapeNote
    Contact: Thomas -  fasolannapolis at gmail dot com
    Note: the location is not ADA compliant (there are stairs to get in), and there is no running water or bathroom on the premises; facilities are available at the Market House, which is a two-minute walk from the location. The space is air-conditioned, however.

    See more details    |    Add to Google Calendar  

  • Lancaster 1st Sunday Sing (SH)

    March 1, 2026  3:00 pm - 5:30 pm

    1855 Stony Battery Rd, Mountville, PA 17554, USA

    Book: Sacred Harp, Denson 1991 This singing meets first Sundays from 3:00 PM-5:30 PM at the Lancaster Singing Hall. Parking around back and up the exterior staircase.

    See more details    |    Add to Google Calendar  

March 3, 2026