Shape note singing is one of the earliest forms of American music. Dating back to pre-Revolutionary New England, it survived into this century in the Appalachian South and Eastern Texas and has re-emerged in study groups large and small across the US, Canada and England. We sing from two shape note tune books in continuous circulation since the 1840s.
Please join us on the 2nd Sunday of the month at Pikes Peak Primitive Baptist Church, 12th and Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs 80904. Absolutely no experience in vocal or instrumental music is required and loaner books are available. Come to sing or merely to listen. All are truly welcome. Additionally, for singers in the Arkansas Valley, you are invited to sing with us on the 3rd Monday of the month at the home of Pete and Susie Mathewson 417 Carson Ave. La Junta 81050 from 6:30 to 8:30PM. For additional information on these or other singings, please contact: Pete Mathewson at 71mgbgt41@gmail.com or 719/469-5241.
For additional information on this or other singings, please contact: Pete Mathewson at 71mgbgt41@gmail.com or 719-469-5241.
