There are several "regular" local singings in Iowa ("regular" means they meet for a couple hours once a month, also known as "practice singings"):
2nd Saturdays in Cedar Rapids
10:30 am-12:30 pm at Kenwood Park United Methodist Church, 175 34th St. NE, Cedar Rapids IA 52402.
Come if you can and bring a friend. We have books available to borrow or purchase.
Singing from "the red book", 1991 ed. of the Sacred Harp
Contact Bruce Western at sacredharpiowa@gmail.com for more information
2nd Sundays in Des Moines
Our Des Moines Monthly Singings will resume on the second Sunday of the month, starting on September 13th. We have a NEW location—West Des Moines Christian Church at 4501 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines and a NEW time, singing from 2pm-4pm.
All are welcome. Handicap accessible.
Books available to use or purchase. 2025 ed. of the Sacred Harp.
Contact Lora Knacht at john_and_lora@msn.com
3rd Sundays in Iowa City (haven't heard anything from Francis in a while, so check before assuming)
7-9 p.m. at Prairie Hill Cohousing, on Prairie Hill Lane, lower level of the Common House.
All are welcome!
Books available to borrow. 1991 ed. of the Sacred Harp
Contact Francis Gurtz at gurtzmiller@gmail.com
Drop me a line, and I'll do my best to answer questions or connect you to more information.
I will also provide the pdf file of the Beginners' Guide, if you would like your own copy.
Thanks for visiting!