Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The 5th annual Newcastle Shenandoah Harmony singing was brought to order at Shieldfield Art Works, by Alex Fradera, who welcomed the class and led 24t. Joel Wallenberg offered the opening prayer. All songs are from the Shenandoah Harmony.

Leaders: Phil Tyler 260t; Claire Welford 194; Benny Ross 53; Jan Geerts 1t; Anne Attringham 404t; Mark Wardlaw 12b; Carmen Gordon 125; Lin James 293; Joan Nagy 34; Joel Wallenberg 98; Robin Bisson 127; Ed Johnson-Williams 15; Colin Monson 94; Erin Johnson-Williams 243.

RECESS

Leaders: Alex Fradera 27; Benny Ross 287; Claire Welford 282; Jan Geerts 380; Anne Attringham 113; Skye Montgomery 264b; Carmen Gordon 177; Joan Nagy 85; Lin James 413; Joel Wallenberg 208; Robin Bisson 209; Colin Monson 169; Ed Johnson-Williams 78; Phil Tyler 297; Erin Johnson-Williams 363; Alex Fradera 140b; Helen Barber 254; Mark Wardlaw 443t. Joel Wallenberg gave thanks for the midday meal.

LUNCH

Leaders: Jan Geerts 3b; Helen Barber 76t; Benny Ross 195; Kate Halls 0 (When Jesus Wept); Anne Attringham 137; Skye Montgomery 240; Carmen Gordon 424b; Joan Nagy 147; Joel Wallenberg 41; Robin Bisson 364b; Colin Monson 310; Ed Johnson-Williams 114; Phil Tyler 200; Erin Johnson-Williams 77; Alex Fradera 130; Claire Welford 294; Mark Wardlaw 429.

RECESS

Leaders: Helen Barber 344b; Lin James 153; Kate Halls 170; Benny Ross 305; Anne Attringham 3t; Carmen Gordon 424t; Joel Wallenberg 5b; Robin Bisson 22b; Colin Monson 242; Ed Johnson-Williams 434t; Phil Tyler 214; Erin Johnson-Williams 204; Alex Fradera 221; Claire Welford 222; Mark Wardlaw 306; Jan Geerts 397.

Alex Fradera thanked all those who had helped during the day, and led 124 as the closing song. The class was dismissed with prayer offered by Joel Wallenberg.

Chairman—Alex Fradera; Secretary—Colin Monson