POTOMAC RIVER SHAPE NOTE SINGING CONVENTION

Saturday in Silver Spring, MD, and Sunday in Arlington, VA • APRIL 11 - 12 2026

ABOUT POTOMAC RIVER SHAPE NOTE SINGING CONVENTION

This gathering is a traditional and powerful singing of American shape-note hymns, fuging tunes, and anthems in unaccompanied four-part harmony from The Sacred Harp and The Shenandoah Harmony. This gathering attracts singers from across the country for spirited singing. All are welcome: beginners, experienced singers, and listeners.

Singing from the Shenandoah Harmony & the Sacred Harp (2025)

The convention is free and open to the public. All are welcome, no experience necessary!




EVENT DETAILS

 TICKET     PRICE
FREE!


 EVENT  SCHEDULE
10:30 AM  -- Event Begins
12:30 PM  -- Potluck Lunch
4:00 PM  -- Event Ends

WHERE: 

SATURDAY LOCATION
Church of the Ascension (parish hall)
633 Sligo Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910

SUNDAY LOCATION - Outdoors!
Lacey Woods Park (rear picnic shelter)
1200 N George Mason Dr, Arlington, VA 22205

WHEN: Saturday, April 11, 10:30am - 4:00pm (check-in beginning at 10), Sunday, April 12, 10:00am - 3:30pm (check-in beginning at 9:30am)

FOOD: Potluck Dinner on the grounds

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