Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The 27th session of the South Carolina State Singing in Memory of William Walker was held on Saturday before the third Sunday in March. Frances Carnell called the class to order by leading 129 (CH). Leon Carnell gave the opening prayer.

The first morning session was from The Christian Harmony (2010 edition). Leaders: Frances Carnell 171 (CH); Dave Farmer 544 (CH); Mary Baumeister 32b (CH); Robert Kelley 472b (CH) (in memory of his father); Cody Brown 117 (CH); Bobbi Albert 396t (CH) (in memory of Ruth Partain); Bill Burns 51 (CH) (for John Bullard); Mike Spencer 493b (CH); Jeremiah Ledbetter 265 (CH); Jonathan Wood 453t (CH); Debby Moody and Garrett Moody 367 (CH); Chris Wilhelm 349 (CH); Leslie Booher 546b (CH); Phil Perrin 289 (CH); Lisa Bennett 303 (CH); David Smead 201 (CH); Andy Morse 455b (CH).

RECESS

The second morning session was from The Sacred Harp (1991 edition). Frances Carnell led 145t. A business meeting was held. There was a discouraging Treasurer’s report. We agreed to keep the same officers as follows: Chairman—Frances Carnell; Vice Chairman—Dave Farmer; Treasurer—Bobbi Albert; Secretary—Mary Baumeister.

Leaders: Frances Carnell 143; Dave Farmer 324; Mary Baumeister 197; Robert Kelley 175; Cody Brown 236; Bobbi Albert 457; Bill Burns 128; Mike Spencer 393; Jeremiah Ledbetter 141; Jonathan Wood 376; Debby Moody and Garrett Moody 547; Chris Wilhelm 500; Leslie Booher 319; Phil Perrin 85; Lisa Bennett 213t; David Smead 129 (in memory of George Burnette); Andy Morse 163t; Barbara Brooks 161; Leon Carnell 163b.

LUNCH

The first afternoon session was from The Christian Harmony (2010 edition).

Leaders: Dave Farmer 75 (CH); Mary Baumeister 238 (CH) (in memory of little Jimmie Davis, d 1863); Robert Kelley 386 (CH); Cody Brown 400t (CH); Bobbi Albert 493t (CH); Mike Spencer 409b (CH); Jeremiah Ledbetter 101 (CH); Jonathan Wood 67b (CH); Chris Wilhelm 515 (CH); Leslie Booher 543 (CH); Lisa Bennett 118 (CH); David Smead 50 (CH); Andy Morse 74 (CH); Alekz 336 (CH); Jacob Lindler 217 (CH).

RECESS

The second afternoon session was from The Sacred Harp (1991 edition). Leaders: Dave Farmer 209; Mary Baumeister 450; Robert Kelley 57; Cody Brown 333; Bobbi Albert 503; Mike Spencer 308.

The Financial business meeting was held at this time. During the COVID years our bank account was drained by bank fees. The Treasurer closed the account and held the remaining pittance as cash. We now move to a cash-only basis. Today’s funds will go to the Minutes Committee, to Second Presbyterian Church for hosting us, and to the Spartanburg County History Museum which has an exhibit on William Walker.

Leaders: Jeremiah Ledbetter 410b; Jonathan Wood 288; Leslie Booher 178; Lisa Bennett 158; David Smead 287; Andy Morse 284; Jacob Lindler 315; Barbara Brooks 385b; David Smead 172 (CH) by request. Announcements were made.

As the closing song Dave Farmer led 347. Mike Spencer gave the closing prayer.

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