POTOMAC RIVER SHAPE NOTE SINGING CONVENTION

Saturday in Silver Spring, MD, and Sunday in Arlington, VA • APRIL 5 - 6 2025, 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM 

ABOUT POTOMAC RIVER SHAPE NOTE SINGING CONVENTION

This gathering is a traditional and powerful singing of American shape-note hymns, fuging tunes, and anthems in unaccompanied four-part harmony from The Sacred Harp and The Shenandoah Harmony. This gathering attracts singers from across the country for spirited singing. All are welcome: beginners, experienced singers, and listeners.

Singing from the Shenandoah Harmony & the Sacred Harp (1991)

The convention is free and open to the public. All are welcome, no experience necessary!

Questions contact the 2024 Convention Chair



EVENT DETAILS

 TICKET     PRICE
FREE!


 EVENT  SCHEDULE
10:00 AM  -- Event Begins
12:30 PM  -- Potluck Lunch
3:30 PM  -- Event Ends

WHERE: 

SATURDAY LOCATION
Church of the Ascension (parish hall)
633 Sligo Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910

SUNDAY LOCATION - Outdoors!
Lacey Woods Park (rear picnic shelter)
1200 N George Mason Dr, Arlington, VA 22205

WHEN: April 5-6, 10:00am - 3:30pm 

FOOD: Potluck Dinner on the grounds

ACCESSIBILITY: --

PARKING:  --

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