Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The first New York State Regional singing of 2003 was held at the Grace Episcopal Church in Waterville, New York on Saturday before the fourth Sunday in February. The class was called to order by Barbara Swetman leading 59. The opening prayer was offered by Byron Stuhlman, Rector of Grace Episcopal Church.

Leaders: Barbara Swetman 40; Allen Fannin 49t, 49b; Katherine Collett 497, 86; Patricia Garrett 178, 268; Scott Luscomb 32 (t? b?), 315; Eileen Metzger 216, 475; Nicola Collett 455, 347; George Seiler 68 (t? b?), 480; Ginny Huszagh 34 (t? b?), 299; Laura Densmore 157, 542; Thom Metzger 89, 34 (t? b?).

RECESS

The class was called back by Margaret Bornick leading 217. Leaders: Jean Seiler 200, 442; Dennis Leipold 441, 430; Brian Collett 474, 504; Rick Hoyt 159, 146; Ron Bornick 84, 155; Barbara Swetman 448t, 203; Katherine Collett 95, “Milton Falls” (by Tobias Tenenbaum); Allen Fannin 270, 445; Patricia Garrett 147t, 503; Scott Luscomb 306, 481.

LUNCH

The class was called back by Laura Densmore leading 276. Leaders: Eileen Metzger 150, 383; Nicola Collett 148; George Seiler 168, 269; Ginny Huszagh 315, 362; Laura Densmore 201, 484; Margaret Bornick “Ten Thousand Charms” (by Hal Kunkle), 492; Thom Metzger 274t, 198; Jean Seiler 415, 236; Dennis Leipold 99, 218, Brian Collett 143, 334; Rick Hoyt 569 (t? b?), 53.

RECESS

The class was called back by Ron Bornick leading 454. Announcements were made. Leaders: Barbara Swetman 125; Rick Hoyt 47t; Dennis Leipold 300; Jean Seiler 142; Thom Metzger 319; Ginny Huszagh 133; Laura Densmore 538; George Seiler 448 (t? b?); Eileen Metzger 112; Scott Luscomb 39t; Patricia Garrett 38t; Barbara Swetman 485; Katherine Collett 163 (t? b?); Allen Fannin 373; Margaret Bornick 254; Brian Collett 547; Ron Bornick 228.

Barbara Swetman led 62 as the closing song. Ginny Huszagh offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chair—Barbara Swetman; Arranging—Ron Bornick; Secretary—Allen Fannin.