Click here for Calendar of
Shape Note Singing Schools and Conventions
in or near the North Georgia Mountains
Shape Note Music
June 26, 2010
Mountain Shape Note Singing Convention
and
Pioneers of Union County Religious Music Awards
sponsored by the
Union County Historical Society, Blairsville, Georgia
We now have an elevator!
Nominations closed for 2010
Annual Singing at Old Courthouse
Last year an old tradition was revived at The Old Courthouse on the Square in Blairsville: A singing convention was presented by the Union County Singing Convention and the Union County Historical Society. Eighteen people were inducted into the Union County Pioneers Hall of Shaped-note music. All who attended agreed that it was a rewarding experience from the singing to the induction ceremonies.
This year's program will be held on June 26 at 2:00 PM. The program will begin with the induction ceremonies for the people who will be honored this year as Pioneers in Shaped-note music. After the induction ceremonies, the afternoon will be filled with singing which is basically what it's all about.
Especially in the southeastern United States there is a renewed interest in the traditon of gospel shaped-note singing. The Union County Singing Convention has helped keep the traditon alive by holding an annual singing school at Piedmont College with a week of classes and singing. Earlier this year the Union County Historical Society presented a singing school taught by Jack Parler. amd from that school a singing practice is held every third Thursday in the Old Courthouse.
Being able to read shaped notes isn't the only way to enjoy the music. Most people simply enjoy listening to it. It is contagious, and many people want to become a part of it after listening to the great harmonies. There is a great joy in being part of a traditon that is as old as the county, itself. As with all of the presentations by the Union County Historical Society, there is no admission charge. Everyone is invited.
The Union County Singing Convention hosts a full-fledged singing school at Truitt-McConnell College each year. This is a boarding school in which students of all ages can immerse themselves in the music from morning until bedtime. More information can be found at the historical society website or call 706-745-2725
More free music shows in downtown Blairsville!
“Friday Night Concerts,”
“Mountain Marketplace & Heritage Festival,”
and the “Bluegrass Festival”
all produced by the Union County Historical Society
click here for more information!
Historic Union County Court House in Blairsville
history1@windstream.net
706.745.5493
www.visitblairsvillega.com
