Valley Folk Music Society Inc.

General admission (free for this concert)

Child 14 and under (always free)

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<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1702690400/wfnqhnumzx0ygizlktmf.jpg" style="width:150px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px 0px 5px auto;text-align:right;padding:0px 1px;max-width:100%" /><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1791937318/wysiwyg/bp9isytsnpq9aabqhfjx.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;max-width:100%" /> We celebrate America’s 250th birthday year with a free concert presenting two early American singing styles. The presenters will explore Songs of the Shakers and Shape Note (or Sacred Harp) Singing. Guitarist, composer Liam Lawson will present his arrangements of Shaker songs he researched. A northeast multi-instrumentalist, Lawson is a music educator and a bit of an historian. Glenn Eric Bean has been active in organizing and leading Sacred harp singing conventions, contributing significantly to the preservation and promotion of the living tradition of Shape Note Singing, particularly in Ithaca. A group of singers will be with him to sing for us. The audience will have an opportunity to try a shape note song. This special concert is free. Unreserved seats will be available at the event, on a first-come, first-served basis, but please reserve your free ticket through this website to help with our planning for refreshments. Donations are appreciated - the contribution link is below the ticket buttons.  Instead of the usual intermission, a reception will follow the concert. Bring snacks to share if you want, warm beverages will be provided. There is a self-running jam beginning 90 minutes before each concert when we get in the building to set up. Bring your instrument and come jam with us!

Valley Folk Music Society Inc.

Free Concert: Two Early American Singing Styles: Songs of the Shakers & Shape Note/Sacred Harp Singing

144 Cedar St

General admission (free for this concert)

Free

Child 14 and under (always free)

Free

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