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Brazos River Sacred Harp Singing (Cooper Revision)

Carmine, Texas

Saturday, April 2, 2016

The class was called to order by Gaylon Powell leading 63. The opening prayer was offered by Leon Ballinger.

The following officers were nominated and elected by acclamation: Chairman—Gaylon Powell; Vice Chairman—Carter Cook; Secretary—Vickie Cook.

Leaders: Gaylon Powell 49t; Carter Cook 268t, 168; Vickie Cook 335, 508; Linda Booker 107, 511t; Kristie Powell 133, 38t; Leon Ballinger 99, 120; Marcel LaFlamme 30b, 29b.

RECESS

Carter Cook led 183 to open the second morning session. Leaders: Carter Cook 203; Vickie Cook 28t, 38b; Linda Booker 447t, 138t; Lizi George 505, 559; Gaylon Powell 239, 131t; Kristie Powell 45t, 155; Leon Ballinger 402, 588; Marcel LaFlamme 427, 50b; Amy Denison 398b, 343; Carter Cook 571, 142. The blessing before lunch was offered by Carter Cook.

LUNCH

The afternoon session began with Gaylon Powell leading 448. Leaders: Gaylon Powell 47b; Vickie Cook 393, 392; Linda Booker 293b, 32t; Lizi George 500, 330t; Kristie Powell 489, 85; Leon Ballinger 143, 297; Marcel LaFlamme 361, 77t; Carter Cook 300, 217; Vickie Cook 276, 49b.

Announcements were made. Leaders: Linda Booker 478, 199; Lizi George 277; Gaylon Powell 250; Kristie Powell 543, 514; Leon Ballinger 186; Marcel LaFlamme 492.

Gaylon Powell led 527 as the closing song. The closing prayer was offered by Don Kirby.

Chairman—Gaylon Powell; Vice Chairman—Carter Cook; Secretary—Vickie Cook