Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

In lieu of the 33rd All-California Sacred Harp Singing Convention, scheduled for the third Sunday and Saturday before in January, an abbreviated singing was held outdoors. The convention was canceled due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, omicron edition. After attendees’ vaccination status was verified and rapid Covid tests made available, the singing began with Leigh Cooper leading 32t. Joel Chan offered the opening prayer.

Leaders: Mark Godfrey 101t; Carolyn Deacy 203; Peter Ross 34b; Linda Selph 217; Dave Barber 64; Susan Fetcho 61; Leah Coffin 101b; Pat Coghlan 214; Janet Herman 528; Joel Chan 72b; Wren Hyde 326; Hugh McGuire 134; Betsy Jeronen 534; David Wright 340; Ellen Ray 345t.

RECESS

Dave Barber brought the class back together leading 31t. Leaders: Leigh Cooper and Mark Godfrey 182 (in memory of David Fetcho); Thom Fahrbach 383 (in memory of David Fetcho); Maggie Zhou 349; Jonas Powell 198; Jane Cannon 75; Kevin Barrans 166; Jenny Solheim 532; Steve Warner 81t; Marie Brandis 270; Chris Thorman 318; Anne Heider 171; Brad Knoke 153; Natalie Jablonski 138t; Brian Harris 224; Lindy Groening 458; Carolyn Deacy 384 (for her brother, Tom); Joel Chan 148; Leah Coffin 138b; Pat Coghlan 351 (in memory of Steve Helwig); Peter Ross 146.

RECESS

Jenny Solheim brought the class back together leading 40. Leaders: Brad Knoke 348b; Anne Heider 192; Thom Fahrbach 502; Wren Hyde 163b; Steve Warner 84; Betsy Jeronen 499; Kevin Barrans 428; Linda Selph 434; Jonas Powell 162; Jane Cannon 548; Hugh McGuire 312b; Marie Brandis 549; Susan Fetcho 505; Brian Harris 328; Ellen Ray 215; David Wright 522.

Leigh Cooper and Mark Godfrey led 69b as the closing song. The closing prayer was offered by Joel Chan.

Chairpersons—Leigh Cooper and Mark Godfrey, Secretaries—Dave Barber and Maggie Zhou