Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The twentieth semi-annual Yellow Springs singing was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Fred Todt leading song on page 31t. John Bealle led song on page 84; Martha Lang 85; and Joseph Pimentel 49 (t? b?).

The class organized with the following officers elected or appointed to serve: Chair—Martha Lang; Arranging Committee—John Bealle and Fred Todt; Secretary—Joseph Pimentel; Treasurer—John Bealle.

Leaders: Jo Schultz 448b, 229; Eloise Clark 333, 49b; Anna Sylvester 106, 163b; Clair Outten 112, 504; William Shetter 350, 38 (CB); Debbie Hall 184, 344; Dorothy Glanzer 155, 209.

RECESS

Martha Lang brought the class to order leading song on page 39t. Leaders: John Bealle 549 (for Laura Webber); Fred Todt 312b, 200; John Bealle 489b, 473 (for Christine Cox); Joseph Pimentel 497, 107; Lois Hurt 81t, 551; Eric Conrad 70b, 142; Sylvia Thomas 171, 65; Martha Lang 442, 117; John Bealle 362b, 546; George Karres, Carol Karres, and Martha Lang 159. Martha Lang led the blessing for the noon meal.

LUNCH

The afternoon session began with Martha Lang leading songs on pages 147t and 68b. Leaders: John Bealle 336, 440 (for Dee Kersell); Karen Arnett 454, 69 (t? b?); Dorothy Glanzer 479, 95; Anna Sylvester 313 (t? b?), 31b; Lois Hurt 145b, 178; Jo Schultz 198, 455; William Shetter 569b, 373; Clair Outten 36b, 196; Fred Todt 32t, 312t; Martha Lang 547, 448t.

RECESS

Martha Lang brought the class to order leading song on page 86. Leaders: Debbie Hall 2 (MH), 146; Joseph Pimentel 168, 268; Eric Conrad 360, 300; Laura Webber 523; Sylvia Thomas 444, 315; John Bealle 299, 217; John Bealle 515, 452 (for Christine Cox); Jim Tipps 40; Greg Creech 47b; Jo Schultz 532, 46 (for Tom Schultz); Lois Hurt 213 (t? b?); Debbie Hall 236 (for Inge Noyes); Lois Hurt 145b.

John Bealle led song on page 347 as the closing song. Clair Outten dismissed the class with prayer.

Chair—Martha Lang; Secretary—Joseph Pimentel.