Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The annual Mid-Michigan Singing was held on Saturday before the second Sunday in May. Given the Covid-19 situation in Michigan at this time, all Michigan DHHS rules regarding gatherings were observed. It was a joy to once more gather with friends and sing from the Sacred Harp. Cecelia Kramer called the class to order leading 171. Bob Borcherding offered the opening prayer.

The following officers were appointed: Chairman—Cecelia Kramer; Vice Chairman—Sandy Wong; Secretary and Arranging Committee—Marian Mitchell; Treasurer—Anne Missavage; Chaplain—Bob Borcherding.

Leaders: Anne Missavage 155; Bob Borcherding 107; Marian Mitchell 163b; Sandy Wong 312b; Catherine Brown 313b; Ray Rechenberg 277; Barb VanderJagt 99; Ed Walton 457; Len VanderJagt 270; Peter Trumbore 350; Will Fitzgerald 86 (in memory of Bill Beverly); Samuel Sommers 547 (in memory of Bill Beverly); Bess Fitzgerald 133.

RECESS

Marian Mitchell brought the class back together leading 49t. Leaders: Bob Borcherding 271t; Anne Missavage 106; Cecelia Kramer 210; Sandy Wong 148; Ray Rechenberg 142; Len VanderJagt 217; Catherine Brown 535; Will Fitzgerald 65; Barb VanderJagt 128; Samuel Sommers 465; Bess Fitzgerald 430; Peter Trumbore 189; Cecelia Kramer 47b; Anne Missavage 47t; Marian Mitchell 327; Bob Borcherding 34t; Sandy Wong 35; Len VanderJagt 300.

RECESS

Bess Fitzgerald brought the class back together leading 105. Leaders: Catherine Brown 66; Will Fitzgerald 267; Ray Rechenberg 324; Barb VanderJagt 168; Samuel Sommers 413; Peter Trumbore 186; Sandy Wong 84; Bob Borcherding 112; Marian Mitchell 335; Anne Missavage 474. Bob Borcherding asked a blessing before the noon meal.

LUNCH

Marian Mitchell brought the class back together leading 117. Leaders: Catherine Brown 34b; Cecelia Kramer 328; Marcy Toon 178; Peter Trumbore 37b; Barb VanderJagt 53; Samuel Sommers 280; Bess Fitzgerald 445; Len VanderJagt 344; Will Fitzgerald 532 (in memory of Janelle Davis, whose final all day singing was ours in 2016); Ray Rechenberg 29t; Anne Missavage 276; Marian Mitchell 299; Bob Borcherding 56b; Cecelia Kramer 71; Peter Trumbore 30t; Barb VanderJagt 348t; Catherine Brown 385b; Samuel Sommers 518.

RECESS

Cecelia Kramer brought the class back together leading 63. Leaders: Bess Fitzgerald 77t; Len VanderJagt 209; Ray Rechenberg 203; Will Fitzgerald 130; Cecelia Kramer 191 (in memory of Bill Beverly); Anne Missavage 534; Marian Mitchell 334; Catherine Brown 479; Len VanderJagt 28t; Peter Trumbore 358; Will Fitzgerald 143; Samuel Sommers 24b; Ray Rechenberg 564; Barb VanderJagt 40.

Cecelia Kramer led 347 as the closing song. Bob Borcherding offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—Cecelia Kramer; Vice Chairman—Sandy Wong; Secretary—Marian Mitchell