Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The 48th annual Harpeth Valley-Priestley Miller Memorial Sacred Harp Singing was called to order at 9:30 a.m. by David Carlton leading 59. Ron Harper offered the morning prayer.

Leaders: David Carlton 105; Ron Harper 99; Bob Simmons 101t, 40; Caleb Dillehay 282, 270; Gail Doss 107, 148; Eddie Mash 384, 383; Sandie Scott 472, 225t; Nathan Rees 37b, 321; Darrell Swarens 36b, 72b; Lewis Frost 178, 503.

RECESS

David Carlton brought the class back together leading 101t. Leaders: Claudia Egelhoff 77b, 299; Cassie Allen 83t, 171; Marilyn Burchett 108b, 551; Tim Reynolds 135, “Belle Meade” (by Tom Malone); Fay Thompson 128, 53; Seth Holloway 294, 388; Logan Hatfield 31t, 81t.

RECESS

Nakayah Box, Renee Barber, and Micheala Box led 358 and 146.

A memorial lesson was held. Sandie Scott led 85 for the deceased and the sick and shut-ins. Bob Simmons closed the memorial service with prayer.

Leaders: Matt Klinedinst 45t, 314; Dorothea Maynard 421, 196.

A business session was held with the following officers retained to serve: Chairman—David Carlton; Vice Chairman—Sandie Scott; Secretary—Marilyn Burchett; Chaplain—Laurens Blankers.

LUNCH

David Carlton brought the class back together for the afternoon session by leading 134. Leaders: Ron Harper 534; Rick Hoffman 84, 312b; Laurens Blankers 479, 334; Kerene Box 235, 405; Randy Box 455, 155; Byron Burchett 379, 268; Rebecca Box and Erica Kawano 159, 47b; Mel Maynard and Dorothea Maynard 280, 335; Shannon Whipp 457; Tim Reynolds 64, 573; David Carlton 254; Cassie Allen and Ron Harper 440; Darrell Swarens 198; Eddie Mash and Nathan Rees 142; Eddie Mash, Nathan Rees, and Cassie Allen 434; Claudia Egelhoff 203; Lewis Frost 86; Micheala Box and Nakayah Box 106; Dorothea Maynard 304; Tim Reynolds 572.

After announcements, David Carlton led 46 as the closing song. Ron Harper offered prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—David Carlton; Vice Chairman—Sandie Scott; Secretary—Marilyn Burchett