Yes, we are singing in person again! Please contact us if you have questions!

Calendar of upcoming local singings

We are an informal, friendly group of people from the greater Albany, N.Y., area who sing Sacred Harp music together. Sacred Harp is traditional, a cappella, community harmony singing. All our events are free of charge and open to newcomers, all ages, all voices, and all levels of musical (in)experience. Loaner books and explanations are available at the singings. Please explore our website and find out more about us and the music.
  • As of May 22, 2021, we have returned to the traditional hollow square, singing close together without masks. According to the CDC's guidance, this is a recommendable activity only for those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID. There is plenty of space in the room we use.
  • We have tried to use good judgment, research/consultation, and data in responding to COVID. We have made use of the cases per 100k population metric at covidactnow. In the pre-vax days, we paused from 11/26/20 to 2/20/21, based on this number's rise above 25. During the omicron wave, we paused from 1/8/22 to 2/1/22, based on its rise above 100. As it turns out, these were the two significant waves/peaks of cases in our area. We also observed the NYS mask mandate while it was in effect during winter 2021-2022.
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All-day singing opportunities!
Please feel free to contact us for more information about these singings.

St George's Schenectady Saturday 1pm Singing

UPCOMING DATES
  • Sat., May 7, 1-3:30pm
  • Sat., May 14, 1-3:30pm
  • Sat., May 21, 1-3:30pm
  • ​Sat., May 28, 1-3:30pm
Help spread the word: online, word of mouth, & our printable flyer!
LOCATION
  • We sing in the Great Hall of St. George's Episcopal Church in the Schenectady Stockade. The church's address is 30 N Ferry St 12305, but direct your GPS to 214 Green St for the parking lot. There is a door leading directly from the parking lot to the Great Hall, on your right just before you go down the stairs to the church. (No stairs involved: wheelchair accessible!)

(4th?) Sunday potluck and "other book" house singing

Location: Niskayuna NY 12309
Join us and sing from the Cooper Book, American Vocalist, Christian Harmony, Shenandoah Harmony, etc.
​Currently on pause! Contemplating relaunch soonish...
Other regular singings in our region