Category Archives: 2025 Edition

Songs Removed in Revision for the The Sacred Harp: 2025 Edition

Posted on August 8, 2025 by

The Revision-Music Committee is pleased to release the list of songs removed in the revision for The Sacred Harp: 2025 Edition. We will provide a handy reference sheet with the placement of new songs by page number prior to the … Continue reading →

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Songs Added to The Sacred Harp: 2025 Edition

Posted on August 1, 2025 by

The Revision-Music Committee is pleased to announce the 113 songs that are newly added in The Sacred Harp: 2025 Edition. These compositions span more than two centuries and represent 78 different composers and sources (including 49 living composers). We want to … Continue reading →

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Newly Added Song Statistics for The Sacred Harp: 2025 Edition

Posted on July 30, 2025 by , and

Here are some overall statistics about the 113 songs that will be coming into The Sacred Harp: 2025 Edition. Hope this preview is exciting—but stay tuned as we get ready to reveal the identity of all 113 newly-added tunes! 113 songs … Continue reading →

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Register Now for the “Revising The Sacred Harp” Symposium

Posted on July 26, 2025 by , and

Join us at an all-day symposium, “Revising The Sacred Harp,” on Friday, Sept. 12. Please purchase your ticket in advance to secure your spot. The location of the symposium is TBA. The new location be near the original planned location at Emory University. The … Continue reading →

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Introducing the Page Design of The Sacred Harp: 2025 Edition

Posted on July 23, 2025 by , and

Ready for a sneak peek at the new page design for The Sacred Harp: 2025 Edition? Here is a selection of pages including plain and fuging tunes, a two-song page, and a couple of extra-challenging typesetting examples, including 377, “Eternal … Continue reading →

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Pricing for The Sacred Harp: 2025 Edition

Posted on July 21, 2025 by , and

The Sacred Harp Publishing Company is pleased to announce that the price for The Sacred Harp: 2025 Edition will be $20 per book in the United States and £20 in the United Kingdom when it debuts in September 2025. We … Continue reading →

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Introducing “Collins,” a New Shape-Note Music Typeface for The Sacred Harp: 2025 Edition

Posted on July 16, 2025 by , and

Did you know that The Sacred Harp: 2025 Edition will feature a brand new, bespoke music font? The Sacred Harp Publishing Company commissioned music type designer Jeff Kellem to develop a font with noteheads in every shape and duration along … Continue reading →

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