COME SING WITH US: ALL ARE WELCOME!

We are an informal, friendly group of people in and around York who sing Sacred Harp music together. Sacred Harp is a traditional, American form of a cappella, community harmony singing, also called 'shape-note singing'. Anyone can do it! All our events are free of charge (donations welcome to cover the cost of room hire) and open to newcomers, all ages, all voices, and all levels of musical (in)experience. Come and go as you like—there is no rehearsal or performance involved, just singing through as many songs as we can, for fun. Loaner books and explanations are available at the singings.
Read more about Sacred Harp/shape-note singing. Please join us and give it a try!
We sing on the first Thursday of every month 7-9pm at singers' homes in Malton. If you would like the address for a Malton sing, please email [email protected].
On the third Thursday of every month we sing at St Columba's United Reformed Church, Priory Street, York from 7-9pm. Find us in the hall down the slope/steps to the left of the main door as you look at it. Step-free access via a lift is also available - call 07855 179643 when you arrive if you need help finding or using the lift.
Our singing sessions are informal and you're welcome to arrive late or leave early, and attend regularly or occasionally.


Upcoming dates and venues are posted on our Facebook group. Or contact us for more information.

important links

Join our Facebook group
Other Facebook groups: UK, Leeds, Scarborough, Newcastle (website), Sheffield (website)
sacredharp.uk: Calendar of all-day singings, Listing of local singings
Page scans of the tunebook with downloadable 'robot singer' practice tracks and links to YouTube