@comradeshow At these singings, there is no single 'leader,' but anyone who wants to call for a song, stands in the center and leads it. You note that singers sit in a 'hollow square,' each of the 4 parts of the harmony on one of the sides. Singers may beat time with the leader as they sing. It helps the group stay together. Other than that, I guess I'd say, it's just a custom of Sacred Harp singers.
i love it! what is the significance of raising the hands up so much?
comradeshow 6 months ago
@comradeshow At these singings, there is no single 'leader,' but anyone who wants to call for a song, stands in the center and leads it. You note that singers sit in a 'hollow square,' each of the 4 parts of the harmony on one of the sides. Singers may beat time with the leader as they sing. It helps the group stay together. Other than that, I guess I'd say, it's just a custom of Sacred Harp singers.
PLBrayfield 6 months ago