march 2019

REJOICE! ROOTS OF SHAKER MUSICAL EXPRESSION

28mar2:00 pm3:00 pmREJOICE! ROOTS OF SHAKER MUSICAL EXPRESSIONTwo events in one day, presented by Winterbirds

Event Details

Two events in one day, presented by Winterbirds, a progressive folk band combining traditional Appalachian sounds with Bluegrass, Newgrass and contemporary influences.

Rejoice! Roots of Shaker Musical Expression 

2pm – 3pm in the Centre House Meeting Room          

WORKSHOP: Participants will explore the Shakers’ unique musical heritage and learn how the Society’s culture and theology influenced their musical expression. The workshop will also feature live performances by Nick Rich and Winterbirds of 19th century Shaker hymns, including original compositions by African American Shaker, Sister Eunice Freehart, a formerly enslaved woman living at South Union prior to the Civil War. 

Winterbirds Perfomance

Join us in the intimate setting of the South Union Hotel for an evening of Shaker music performed by Nick Rich and Winterbirds

6pm–7:30pm at the South Union Hotel

Reservations suggested as space is limited: admission is free

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Time

(Thursday) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CT(GMT-05:00)

Location

SOUTH UNION SHAKER VILLAGE

896 Shaker Museum Road | Auburn, Kentucky 42206