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 Jan. 3, 2022, we are on pause until the daily cases per 100k number here falls below 100.
- As of Dec. 13, 2021, NYS rules require us to see proof of vaccination from all participants upon entry. Therefore, as long as this rule remains in effect, YOU MUST BRING AND SHOW PROOF OF VACCINATION TO SING (but masks remain optional).
- There was one other option under the new rule: masks worn throughout by all, regardless of vaccination status. Masked singing is something our local group has never yet chosen to do. Please understand that we have had to prioritize what would have been a bigger disruption and burden for our regular singers in these difficult times. We look forward to an improvement of conditions that will justify the relaxation or rescinding of the current NYS rule.
- 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.
Please feel free to contact us for more information about these singings.
St George's Schenectady Saturday 1pm Singing
UPCOMING DATES
- Sat., Jan. 1, 1-3:30pm
- Sat., Jan. 8, and future singings CANCELLED until daily new cases in the metro area per 100k fall below 100 again as reported on this page
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.
Join us and sing from the Cooper Book, American Vocalist, Christian Harmony, Shenandoah Harmony, etc.
Currently on pause! Contemplating relaunch soonish...