Sacred Harp singers view their tradition as a participatory one, not a passive one.
As time passed, Sacred Harp singers doubtless became aware that what they were singing had become quite distinct from contemporary tastes.
To the contrary, it is part of the tradition that musically creative Sacred Harp singers should become composers themselves and add to the canon.
Two other books are currently used by Sacred Harp singers.
While he grew up, he was not a Sacred Harp singer, but was acquainted with the tradition.
Some claim that he taught more Sacred Harp singers than any other man.
This form of the song is still widely sung by Sacred Harp singers under the title "Clamanda."
Walker's compositions and arrangements are widely sung today by Sacred Harp singers as well as others.
Sacred Harp singers sit in a hollow square, with rows of seating for each section surrounding a fairly small central open area.
Sacred Harp singers do not applaud after songs.