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Cincinnati New Year’s Day Singing

Harriet Beecher Stowe House, Cincinnati, Ohio

Sunday, January 1, 2017

The 26th annual New Year’s Day Singing was called to order by Ray Rechenberg leading 40. Ray then offered the opening prayer.

The following officers were elected or appointed to serve: Chairman—Ray Rechenberg; Arranging Officer—John Bealle; Secretary—Karen Arnett. The class sang selections from The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition, The Shenandoah Harmony, and Missouri Harmony.

Leaders: Karen Arnett 34b; John Bealle 75, 110; Deborah Hall 299, 184; Rich Overturf 49b, 100; Michael Domino 102, 235; Karen Carelli 117, 421; Eloise Clark 273, 162; Joy Huener 45t; Steve Angell 178, 358; Bob French 223, 180.

RECESS

Ray Rechenberg called the class back to order by leading 217. Leaders: Joy Dunn 148; Beth Huener 344, 200; David Casenhiser 268, 146; Erin Fulton 14 (ShH), 207 (ShH); Kay Huener 318, 269; William Shetter 547, 546; Shannon Tibbs 282; John Hoerr 440, 171; Michele Cull 29t, 504; Nikos Pappas 220, 163t; John Bealle 278t; Ray Rechenberg 413 (ShH), 429 (ShH). Ray Rechenberg conducted a memorial lesson for John Bayer, and then offered prayer.

LUNCH

Ray Rechenberg led 155 to bring the class back together. Leaders: Karen Arnett 159; Sandra Young 276; Mike Hieber 186, 163b; Beth Huener 454, 147t; John Hoerr 229, 189; Nikos Pappas 106, 298; William Shetter 373, 28b; Erin Fulton 86 (ShH), 79 (ShH); Michele Cull 300, 168; Shannon Tibbs 38b; Kay Huener 38t, 234; Carol Medlicott 475, 203.

RECESS

The class was called together by Ray Rechenberg leading 564. Leaders: Michael Domino 161 (MH); David Casenhiser 140 (ShH); Rich Overturf 313b; Deborah Hall 438b (ShH); Eloise Clark 540; Carol Medlicott 206; Mike Hieber 37b; Sandra Young 59; Michele Cull 236; Nikos Pappas 192; William Shetter 209; John Hoerr 29b; Erin Fulton 82t; Shannon Tibbs 39t; David Casenhiser 565; Mike Hieber 31t.

Following announcements, the class sang 347, and took the parting hand. Ed Walton offered the closing prayer.

Chairman—Ray Rechenberg; Secretary—Karen Arnett