Sing with us
The UK has a thriving Sacred Harp community and there are lots of ways to get involved both in Sheffield and beyond.
By far the best way of learning and singing Sacred Harp is to immerse yourself in it at one of the many events held up and down the country throughout the year. A calendar of all events can be found at the UK Sacred Harp website.
We also sing, more informally, twice a month in the centre of Sheffield. The sessions are suitable for everyone - regardless of background or level of experience.
Coronavirus (Covid-19)Please take a lateral flow/antigen COVID test within 24 hours before attending the singing. Do not attend if you test positive for COVID, or have cold- or flu-like symptoms.
Masks are not required, but we will have other measures in place to mitigate risk of COVID spread. Please get in touch if you would like more info.
By far the best way of learning and singing Sacred Harp is to immerse yourself in it at one of the many events held up and down the country throughout the year. A calendar of all events can be found at the UK Sacred Harp website.
We also sing, more informally, twice a month in the centre of Sheffield. The sessions are suitable for everyone - regardless of background or level of experience.
Coronavirus (Covid-19)Please take a lateral flow/antigen COVID test within 24 hours before attending the singing. Do not attend if you test positive for COVID, or have cold- or flu-like symptoms.
Masks are not required, but we will have other measures in place to mitigate risk of COVID spread. Please get in touch if you would like more info.
First Monday singing
First Mondays, 7-9pm
Rutland Arms, 86 Brown Street, S1 2BS Function Room (upstairs) Singing from The Sacred Harp (1991 edition) |
Third Wednesday singingThird Wednesdays, 7-9pm
Gardeners Rest, 105 Neepsend Lane, S3 8AT Meeting Room (upstairs) Singing from The Sacred Harp (1991 edition) |
We don't do formal teaching at our local singings, but we are always happy to help and explain things to you as we go along - just ask!
Third Sunday singing: alternative source singing
Third Sunday of every month, 2 - 5pm
Rutland Arms, 86 Brown Street, S1 2BS
Function Room (upstairs)
Each month we will alternate between alternative shape note books. Currently we rotate between The Shenandoah Harmony, The Cooper Book 2012, and The Christian Harmony.
Please note: our Third Sunday singing in February will be replaced by an informal Christian Harmony singing on Sunday 26 February, 1 - 5pm at the Rutland Arms.
Rutland Arms, 86 Brown Street, S1 2BS
Function Room (upstairs)
Each month we will alternate between alternative shape note books. Currently we rotate between The Shenandoah Harmony, The Cooper Book 2012, and The Christian Harmony.
Please note: our Third Sunday singing in February will be replaced by an informal Christian Harmony singing on Sunday 26 February, 1 - 5pm at the Rutland Arms.
South Yorkshire All-Day Sacred Harp Singing 2023
Please join us for the annual South Yorkshire all-day Sacred Harp singing! Once again this singing will take place at Wisewood Methodist Church in Sheffield on the last weekend of February. All are welcome regardless of experience level.
Saturday 25th February, 11am - 4pm
Wisewood Methodist Church, Ben Ln, Sheffield S6 4SB
Registration 10:30, Singing from 11:00 until 16:00.
Singing from the 1991 Denson edition of the Sacred Harp - loaner books will be available.
SAFETY INFO
We require all attendees to take a lateral flow test on the morning of the event, to protect the wellbeing of singers and their loved ones.
If you have a positive result, cold or flu-like symptoms, or have been in close contact with someone with Covid, please stay at home.
DINNER ON THE GROUNDS
Please bring dishes ready to serve with utensils and collect your leftovers and crockery towards the end of the event. No reheating facilities are available for food but slow cookers are welcome.
We hope to visit a pub directly after the singing - details to follow.
Saturday 25th February, 11am - 4pm
Wisewood Methodist Church, Ben Ln, Sheffield S6 4SB
Registration 10:30, Singing from 11:00 until 16:00.
Singing from the 1991 Denson edition of the Sacred Harp - loaner books will be available.
SAFETY INFO
We require all attendees to take a lateral flow test on the morning of the event, to protect the wellbeing of singers and their loved ones.
If you have a positive result, cold or flu-like symptoms, or have been in close contact with someone with Covid, please stay at home.
DINNER ON THE GROUNDS
Please bring dishes ready to serve with utensils and collect your leftovers and crockery towards the end of the event. No reheating facilities are available for food but slow cookers are welcome.
We hope to visit a pub directly after the singing - details to follow.
