Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The annual Plymouth Singing was held on Saturday before the fourth Sunday in February. Justin Squizzero called the class to order at 10:00 AM. The day opened with a singing school conducted by Allison Schofield, during which she led 503, 101t, and 277.

The first session was opened by Justin Squizzero leading 448b. Allison Schofield offered the opening prayer.

The following officers were elected or appointed to serve: Chairman—Justin Squizzero; Arranging Committee—Lynne deBenedette; Secretary—Shelley Otis.

Leaders: Shelley Otis 276; Lynne deBenedette 39t; Caitlin Caulfield 106; Jesse Pearlman-Karlsberg 345b; Bob Parr 270; Dana Borrelli 300; Kelsey Sunderland 148; Charles Cofone 66; Aldo Ceresa 411; Joanne Fuller 131b; Robert Stoddard 171; Jennie Brown 228; Chris Holley 384; Joanne Lampert 56b; Allison Schofield 83b; Cheri Hardy 68b. Karin Sprague offered the noon prayer.

LUNCH

Ben Bath brought the afternoon session to order leading 87. Leaders: Siw Libby 278t; Aldo Ceresa 218; Jennie Brown 29t; Jessie Pearlman-Karlsberg 142; Kelsey Sunderland 216; Dana Borrelli 81t; Bob Parr 282; Joanna Lampert 217; Robert Stoddard 272; Justin Squizzero 275t; Caitlin Caulfield 442; Allison Schofield 564; Chris Holley 480; Cheri Hardy 376; Joyce Whittington and Lynne deBenedette 127; Ben Bath 456; Joanna Lampert 430; Kelsey Sunderland 324; Robert Stoddard 183.

RECESS

The class resumed singing with Lynne deBenedette leading 37b. Leaders: Jennie Brown 335; Joanna Lampert 274t; Brad Libby 445; Jesse Pearlman-Karlsberg 417; Bob Parr 112; Chris Holley 162; Cheri Hardy 457; Shelley Otis 504; Aldo Ceresa 302; Siw Libby 47b; Allison Schofield 499; Ben Bath 538.

Justin Squizzero led 62 as the closing song. Jesse Pearlman-Karlsberg offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—Justin Squizzero; Secretary—Shelley Otis