Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The 18th annual Tallahassee Singing was called to order by Alice Bejnar, who welcomed the class and led 31t and 61. Les Singleton offered the opening prayer.

Leaders: Morgan Bunch 293b, 559; Ellen Gwynn 264b, 335; Tommie Spurlock 99, 146; Mary Ellen Schrock 171, 505; Riley Lee 285t, 63; Sue Bunch 72, 268b; Wayne Jones 395b, 464; Shannon Guinn 220, 120.

The following officers were elected or appointed to serve: Chairperson—Alice Bejnar; Vice Chairman—Morgan Bunch; Secretaries—Ellen Gwynn and Sue Bunch.

RECESS

Morgan Bunch called the class back together leading 268t. Leaders: Les Singleton 128, 63; Lois Bonnell 40, 463, 500; Erich Brough 381b, 421; Sonia Atkins “What a Day That Will Be” (for Miss Pearl); Aubrey Barfield 192, 186; Eva Padgett 47b, 345t.

RECESS

Tor Bejnar called the class back together leading 411 and 112. Leaders: Charlie Brewer 489, 427; Loretta Jones 138t, 380t; Joe Nall 461, 397. The class sang 369, and Lindsay Popper offered a blessing for the noon meal.

LUNCH

The afternoon session was brought to order by Morgan Bunch leading 96. Leaders: Sarah Kahre 203, 410; Steven Taylor 45b, 155; Morgan Bunch and Sue Bunch 274t (by request); Barbara Jones 276; Bob Bonnell 478; Linda Westbrook 465; Ernest Cockcroft 401; Lindsay Popper 288; Russ Scholz 87; Vicki Mariner 451.

RECESS

Morgan Bunch, Alice Bejnar, and Russ Scholz called the class back together leading 492. Leaders: Lloyd Jones and Loretta Jones 45t; Marcia Taylor 68b; Joe Nall 127 (by request); Loreila Gunter and Lindsay Popper 393t; Chip Westbrook 59; Beverly Dayton 64; Tim Jones 513t (by request).

Announcements were made. Alice Bejnar led 95b as the closing song. Charles Brewer offered the closing prayer.

Chairperson—Alice Bejnar; Vice Chairman—Morgan Bunch; Secretaries—Ellen Gwynn and Sue Bunch