Social singing from The Sacred Harp, The Shenandoah Harmony, The Valley Pocket Harmony, The Christian Harmony, and other tunebooks using 4-shape "fasola" and 7-shape "doremi" notation
Shape-note singing is an American a capella tradition of community singing. Characterized by open 4-part harmonies and a powerful sound, shape-note music is composed primarily for participation, rather than for performance. Shape notes serve as a sight-reading tool; we sing the solfege syllables before singing the poetry. All are welcome to join us in singing; no experience is necessary, and songbooks will be provided.
For more information, check out: Introduction to Shape-Note Singing and links to online resources
If you would like to receive monthly email reminders about singings in Central Florida, or if you have any questions, contact Rachel Speer at respeer@gmail.com.
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OrlandoFaSoLa
Upcoming Shape-Note Singings in Central Florida
Updated September 3, 2026
Weeknight Singings at the home of Dean and Rachel in Oviedo. Scheduled on an ad hoc basis; please contact Rachel at respeer@gmail.com or 301.943.0515.
Sunday, Sept 13, 1pm-3pm, Orlando Monthly Singing at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1655 Peel Avenue, Orlando.
Sunday, Sept 20, 3:30pm – 5:30pm: Sweetwater Monthly Singing at Church of the Mediator, 501 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL. Singing from The Sacred Harp: 2025 Edition. Every 3rd Sunday of the month.
Sunday, Sept 27, 1:00 – 3:00pm: Jacksonville Monthly Singing at St John's Lutheran Church, 1950 Silver St, Jacksonville, FL, United States, Florida. Every 4th Sunday of the month.
Saturday, October 10, 9:30am – 3:00pm: Valdosta All-Day Singing from The Sacred Harp: 2025 Edition at The Burnt Church, 217 E Burnt Church Road, Lakeland, GA
Sunday, October 11, 1pm-3pm, Orlando Monthly Singing at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1655 Peel Avenue, Orlando.
Sunday, November 30, 10am – 2:30pm: Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church, 17385 Bethlehem Road, Lithia (Old Chicora), Florida. Singing from The Sacred Harp, Revised Cooper Edition (2012), every Fifth Sunday.
For the most complete listing of shape-note singing events throughout the US & around the world, see https://shapenotesingings.com/
See more details on our Events page. Hope to sing with you soon!
Annual All-Day Singings in Central Florida
Central Florida Sacred Harp Singing Weekend
January: 2nd Sunday and the Saturday before
Please plan to join us for the 4th annual Central Florida Sacred Harp Singing Weekend, in new venues this year.
Saturday, January 9, 2027
Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church
(Fellowship Hall)
1655 Peel Avenue, Orlando, Florida
9:30 am―10 am: Singing school
10 am―3 pm: Singing from The Sacred Harp 2025 Revision with dinner on the grounds
Saturday evening social at Rachel and Dean's home in Oviedo
5 pm―6 pm: Singing from The Christian Harmony, 2010
6 pm―7 pm: Dinner
7 pm―9pm: Singing from from The Shenandoah Harmony and The Valley Pocket Harmonist
Sunday, January 10, 2027
Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church
17385 Bethlehem Road, Lithia (Old Chicora), Florida
10 am―2:30 pm: Singing from The Sacred Harp, Revised Cooper Edition (2012) with dinner on the grounds.
For hospitality or any other questions, please contact Rachel by email respeer@gmail.com, 301.943.0515
RSVP (optional) on facebook event page
August: Saturday before 3rd Sunday
August 14, 2027
Lutheran Church of the Resurrection
525 Minutemen Causeway, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
More information to come!
