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Why North Georgia School of Gospel Music continues teaching a unique style

Classes end with free concert June 22 at Brenau's Pearce Auditorium

The North Georgia School of Gospel Music holds a group singing Monday, June 11, 2018 led by NGSGM director Stephen Butler inside Brenau University's Pearce Auditorium. - photo by Scott Rogers

06162018 GOSPEL 1.jpg — The North Georgia School of Gospel Music holds a group singing Monday, June 11, 2018 led by NGSGM director Stephen Butler inside Brenau University's Pearce Auditorium. - photo by Scott Rogers

Shape notes are exactly what they sound like. They’re music notes with different shapes on the note head to make it easier for singers to find the range they should be singing in.