Annual Central Ontario Sacred Harp Convention

Each year we hold a convention (two-day singing) in August, on the 4th Sunday, and Friday and Saturday before. The all-day singings from The Sacred Harp (2025 edition) are on Saturday and Sunday. An evening singing is held on Friday evening and this has been from The Shenandoah Harmony. Upcoming dates and times will be posted on our calendar.

On Friday evening and all day Saturday, we gather at Friends House60 Lowther Avenue in a mid-town area of Toronto known as the Annex.

Map to Friends House in Toronto

On Sunday, we are at the Detweiler Meetinghouse at 3445 Roseville Road, North Dumfries, Ontario. Each day will have a midday dinner-on-the-grounds.

Detweiler Meeting House Map

Accessibility: Friends House details can be found here, and Detweiler Meeting House has a ramp available for the back door (4″ step); the washrooms are accessible, with grips.

For questions, more info, and/or to volunteer to help, contact singing@torontoshapenote.org.