Richmond Shape Note Singers
Making "a joyful noise" since 1990
We’re a community of amateur musicians singing shape-note music in Central Virginia.
All are welcome to join us, no experience is required, and loaner tunebooks are available.
About Us
Our regular singings are on the first Tuesday of each month, from 7:00-9:00 pm, and the third Sunday of each month from 2:00-4:00 pm.
Location: St. Giles Presbyterian Church
5200 Grove Ave, Richmond, VA 23226
Accessibility information
The James River Convention (our all-day singing) happens on the first Saturday in November, also at St. Giles. This year’s date is November 1, 2025. More information can be found here.
Tunebooks
At our regular singings two main books are used: the Sacred Harp (2025 edition) and the Shenandoah Harmony.
Sometimes we also sing out of the Valley Pocket Harmonist and the Cooper edition of the Sacred Harp, as well as newly-written music; ours is a living tradition and we are a curious and inquisitive group of singers!
What to expect at a shape-note singing
Upcoming All-Day Singings
For singings in Richmond, see the “About Us” section above.
October 4, 2025: Annapolis, MD
October 11-12, 2025: Winston-Salem, NC
Fries Moravian Memorial Church (Saturday)
Moravian Music Foundation (Sunday)
November 1, 2025: Richmond, VA
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