Sacred Harp brings communities together to sing four-part hymns and anthems. It is not affiliated with any denomination although it often proves to be a deeply spiritual experience for all involved. The style of singing is called ‘shape note singing’ because the music uses note heads in four distinct shapes to aid in sight-reading. ‘Sacred harp’ is a term used for the human voice - the musical instrument you were given at birth. We welcome beginners and newcomers, with no musical experience. Every session is a unique event with a different group of participants. The singers sit with one voice part on each side of a square facing the middle. Visitors are welcome as listeners. 
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Sacred Harp singing is the punk rock of choral music, fiery, visceral and LOUD. No experience is needed. Just bring your voice and enthusiasm. Well-known Montreal musician and CKUT radio host Dara Weiss will lead you through this exhilarating unique experience, guaranteed to give goose bumps.

Sacred Harp Singing

Late night/early morning tunes in the living room with Aaron Jonah Lewis and Ben Belcher post Home Routes house concert.

Ears And Eyes Of America - Aaron Jonah Lewis/Ben Belcher

Another great Home Routes music workshop here in the Peg to finish off the 2016/17 season! A big thanks to Alexis Chartrand and Nicolas Babineau for bringing their fiddles and leaving behind a few Quebecoise fiddle tunes for us to enjoy!
Stay connected and informed about local Old Time jams and the upcoming 2017-18 Homes Routes Music Workshop season by joining us on the Winnipeg Home Frailers Facebook group.

Gigue Quebecoise

A gathering of Old Time, Bluegrass, Fiddle, Folk and Celtic acoustic music fans who wish to improve their musical skills with other like-minded musicians in a convivial, low pressure atmosphere.  We welcome, even encourage rank beginners as well as intermediate. We are simple folk who just want to play music.