2024 Exploring the Archives: Shaker Music & Hymnals
Sunday, September 8, 2024 | 1:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.
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Hymnody was a key part of Shaker life and musical composition was an approved outlet for members' creative expression. In all, the Shakers composed upwards of 10,000 songs. Today, Shaker Village's archival collection includes a number of hand-written manuscript hymnals owned by individual Shakers. Believers carefully copied down new music into these notebooks, providing a first-hand view of some of Pleasant Hill's most treasured songs. Today, the fragile nature of these rare archival items means that they can seldom be displayed.
Join us for this special program exploring original manuscript hymnals from the Pleasant Hill collection and augmented by vocal performances from Shaker Village's Music Program Specialist.
This program is recommended for ages 16 and up. All minors must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Volunteers will also receive a voucher for 20% off one meal at The Trustees' Table! Reservations are recommended: call 859.734.5411.
Call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected] for more information.