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There are numerous Shape Note Singing events throughout the Southeast, many of which are held monthly or annually.

Below are some of the singing events in the area held monthly. The organizations or building owners listed are not necessarily the sponsors of the events. For more information, see www.atlantasacredharp.org.

Also check www.fasola.org for general information.


Emory Presbyterian Church, Decatur – 1st Thursday

1886 North Decatur Road, Decatur. Singing from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Info: 404-892-6836 or www.atlantasacredharp.org.

Big Creek Church, Alpharetta – Friday before 3rd Sunday in February, April, September and October

GA 400 N to Hwy 120 E — Exit 10 (Old Milton Pkwy), then 2.5 miles, bear right at Shell station, turn left at first light, go to dead-end, then turn right. The church is 0.2 mile on the left. 7:30 to 9:00 pm.

Just Voices

Just Voices is a community chamber chorus composed of gifted amateur musicians who love to sing without accompaniment. Our concerts include works from a wide variety of a cappella traditions, medieval to contemporary. We sing madrigals, motets, chorales, spirituals, classical art songs, shape-note hymns, folk song arrangements. Please visit our website for performances, auditions, resources, classes and sight-reading classes for singers! www.justvoices.org.