Public Worship, Private Faith: Sacred Harp and American Folksong

Public Worship, Private Faith: Sacred Harp and American Folksong
by John Bealle

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Author: John Bealle
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1997-10
ISBN: 0820319880
Number of pages: 320
Publisher: University of Georgia Press

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Book Review: Very detailed study of Shaped Note Singing in America
Summary: 5 Stars

This is quite a complete study of the Shaped Note or Sacred Harp Singing tradition in America. Anyone with an interest in shaped note singing will find this a useful and readable source. Well worth the price.

Summary of Public Worship, Private Faith: Sacred Harp and American Folksong

Focusing on "The Sacred Harp" tunebook which first appeared in 1844, this text surveys definitive moments in American musical history and analyzes the historical, social, musical, theological and textual factors that have contributed to the endurance of Sacred Harp singing.

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