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Tactus: The Shape of Singing

Presented by Musica Sacra at First Church in Cambridge, Cambridge MA

Mar 11 2023
Tactus: The Shape of Singing

Musica Sacra’s March concert will illuminate the commonalities between Renaissance polyphony and shape-note singing.

Musica Sacra’s March concert will illuminate the commonalities between Renaissance polyphony and shape-note singing. Both employ a steady pulse, a harmonic language of open fifths and fourths with few thirds, an absence of leading tones, the use of solfège as a compositional tool, and an abundant use of fugues. Come hear a musical tapestry of the movements of Josquin’s oft-overlooked Missa La Sol Fa Re Mi interspersed with original shape-note compositions by Leah Velleman and arrangements ... view more »

ADMISSION INFO

$50 Reserved/$30 General

Livestream: Pay-what-you-can

LOCATION

First Church in Cambridge

11 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138

COVID-19 Phased Reopening Details

Instructions:

Musica Sacra required audience members to wear masks while inside the church. We no longer require proof of vaccination.

Face Masks Required: Yes
Social Distancing: Yes
Limited Capacity: No
Reservations Required: No
Proof of Vaccination Required: No

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