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Furman University Singing

Daniel Recital Hall, Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina

Saturday, May 13, 2017

The 20th annual Furman University Singing was held on Saturday before the second Sunday in May.

The first morning session included selections from The Christian Harmony, 2010 Edition. Frances Carnell called the class to order leading 519 (CH). John Plunkett offered the opening prayer.

Leaders: Frances Carnell 518 (CH); Dave Farmer 165 (CH); Mary Baumeister 496b (CH); Rob Dillon 487 (CH); Robert Kelley 144b (CH); Chris Wilhelm 174t (CH); Judy Mincey 397b (CH); John Plunkett 284 (CH) (in honor of Mother’s Day); Mike Spencer 225t (CH); Eli Snyder 29 (CH); Frances Carnell 507b (CH); Dave Farmer 475 (CH); Mary Baumeister 305 (CH).

In a business meeting the following officers were retained for 2018: Chairman—Frances Carnell; Vice Chairman—Dave Farmer; Secretary—Mary Baumeister.

RECESS

The second morning session included selections from The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition. Leaders: Frances Carnell 87; Rob Dillon 29b; Robert Kelley 141; Chris Wilhelm 328; Judy Mincey 50b (for Hugh McGraw); John Plunkett 201; Mike Spencer 289; Eli Snyder 101b; Stephen Jones 123b; David Libbey 224; Leon Carnell 122; Frances Carnell 200; Dave Farmer 324; Mary Baumeister 545; Rob Dillon 457; Robert Kelley 213t; Chris Wilhelm and Stephen Jones 548; Judy Mincey 186; John Plunkett 409. Before the noon meal, grace was offered by Leon Carnell.

LUNCH

The first afternoon session included selections from The Christian Harmony, 2010 Edition. Leaders: Dave Farmer 87 (CH); Mike Spencer 12 (CH); Eli Snyder 155 (CH); Leon Carnell 359 (CH); Frances Carnell 185 (CH); Dave Farmer 105b (CH); Mary Baumeister 399b (CH); Rob Dillon 323 (CH); Robert Kelley 312 (CH); Chris Wilhelm 133 (CH); Judy Mincey 50 (CH); John Plunkett 129 (CH); Mike Spencer 310t (CH); Eli Snyder 231 (CH); Frances Carnell 51 (CH); Dave Farmer 546t (CH); Mary Baumeister 208b (CH); Rob Dillon 382 (CH).

RECESS

The second afternoon session included selections from The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition. Leaders: Frances Carnell 370; Robert Kelley 230; Chris Wilhelm 564; Judy Mincey 473; John Plunkett 540; Mike Spencer 308; Eli Snyder 440; Stephen Jones 52b; David Libbey 547; Leon Carnell 268; Frances Carnell 318; Dave Farmer 455; Mary Baumeister 560.

Frances Carnell led 312b as the closing song. John Plunkett offered the closing prayer.

Chairman—Frances Carnell; Vice Chairman—Dave Farmer; Secretary—Mary Baumeister