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Chattahoochee Musical Convention

Okay kiddo, have you ever heard of music groups getting together to sing songs and play instruments? Well, the Chattahoochee Musical Convention is just like that!

But, this convention is a very special one that happens every year in the state of Georgia. It's a tradition that's been going on for over 160 years! Can you imagine doing something for that long?

So, what actually happens at the Chattahoochee Musical Convention? Well, people from all over come together to sing the old Christian hymns from a book called The Sacred Harp. This book has been around for a long time, too - over 200 years!

The name of the conference is named after the Chattahoochee River that runs through Georgia. It's a beautiful part of the state and the perfect place for everyone to gather to sing and celebrate their faith together.

Now, here's a fun fact - there are no instruments at this convention! That's right, everyone sings a cappella, which means just using their voices without any musical instruments.

So, there you have it, kiddo! The Chattahoochee Musical Convention is a gathering of people who love to sing old Christian hymns without any instruments in the beautiful state of Georgia.