Sacred Harp Singing in the Gallery - A 'Farewell to 1991' Special!
Schedule
Sun Sep 14 2025 at 02:00 pm to 04:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Whitworth Art Gallery | Manchester, EN
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Our monthly Whitworth Sunday singing falls on the same weekend as the launch of the new edition of The Sacred Harp songbook, in Atlanta Georgia. Since we can't all be there are the joyful celebration of the new book, we thought we'd turn our singing into a farewell to the old book... !
So, please join us for a 'Deletions and Amendments Special'! You could call Doddridge. Sing the second verse of Novakowski. Marvel at Ester's awful words. Meditate on the brief lifespan of Mortality...
- All voices welcome
- No musical experience needed
- People from all faiths and none are welcome
- Attendance is free
Please let us know if you're coming. Email sacredharpmanchester @ gmail.com or click 'Going' so we know to expect you.
Our door is open - feel free to sit and sing with us if you want to give it a try, or drop by to listen.
More about us: manchestersacredharp.uk
Finding us:
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You'll find us in the stunning setting of the Whitworth Art Gallery. Ask directions at the welcome desk to find the room we're in on this occasion.
Access information: The venue is wheelchair accessible and has assisted toilet facilities. There are 5 parking spaces on Denmark Road for Blue Badge holders, with step-free access via the Parkside entrance.
More information on the venue : manchestersacredharp.uk/sing-with-us/the-whitworth-venue
PLEASE DON'T COME IF YOU'RE SICK!
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Please do not attend if you have, or may be developing, ANY transmissible respiratory infection such as COVID-19, flu or a common cold. We sing loudly in close proximity and germs spread fast in those conditions. Basically if you are at all snotty or coughing, please stay at home!
In terms of self-care, the room we sing in is large and well ventilated, and all singers are free to wear a mask or distance themselves if they wish.
Food and Drink
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No food or drink is allowed to be consumed in the gallery. Only lidded bottles of water are permitted in the space.
You can bring your own food to eat outdoors or in a designated eating, studying and socialising space in the gallery called The Living Room. There is also a café, though please be aware that it's generally very busy at the weekend, so there may be a long wait for a table.
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New to Sacred Harp?
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manchestersacredharp.uk/what-is-sacred-harp
Sacred Harp is a choral tradition that originated in the United States in the late 1800s, drawing on the hymns and folk tunes of the time. It's sung in four-part harmony, with no instruments accompanying the singers.
It is accessible, communal and participatory, not performative. So there's no 'choir practice' – you just turn up and sing.
Manchester Sacred Harp is a friendly group who get together for the love of singing. Anyone can attend as an when they can. There's no expectation to always attend.
There is a mixture of abilities, and the voices of the most experienced singers help you to follow the tune. You won’t be asked to sing alone, and there’s no audience. It’s all about power of many voices joined in harmony.
Read our FAQs: https://manchestersacredharp.uk/faqs/
Find out about Access and Attitudes within our group: manchestersacredharp.uk/access-and-welcome/
This lovely short video gives a useful explanation of Sacred Harp:
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Where is it happening?
Whitworth Art Gallery, Escorts, Denmark Road, Manchester, M15 6, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
