Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The 4th annual Köln All-Day Singing was held on Saturday before the fourth Sunday in March. The class was called to order by Daniel Wippermann, who welcomed everyone and led 49t. Chris Geissler offered the opening prayer.

Leaders: Hanka Faerber 277; Ulla Schlobohm 171; Tina Cramer 111b; Tobias Tenhaef 209; Stefan Swat 163t; Leif Simer 83t; Elisabeth Schallwig 112; Chris Geissler 162; Jasmina Graf 181; Paul Kolenbrander 191; Eleni Melis 567; Constantin Dorsch 542; Daniel Wippermann 278t; Eva Striebeck 151; Joanna Bennett 70b; Anne Eringa 210; Suzanne Vrinte 146; John O’Flynn 344; Aislinn Ahern 142; Werner Ullah 313b; Gerben Vos 315; Eloise Clark 507; John Bealle 200.

RECESS

Caro Stamm-Reusch led 29t to bring the class together. Leaders: Rike Fischer 270; Dominik Fraune 37b; Hanka Faerber 481; Sheila Girling Macadam 454 (dedicated to Hannah Land, who is in hospital); Edwin Macadam 444; Paul Kolenbrander 440; Tina Cramer 72b; Eleni Melis 399b; Chris Geissler 349; Jasmina Graf 216; Tobias Tenhaef 56b; Elisabeth Schallwig 328; John O’Flynn 155; Eva Striebeck 466; Constantin Dorsch 123b; Joanna Bennett 411; John Bealle 434. Chris Geissler offered the prayer before dinner on the grounds.

LUNCH

Stefan Swat called the class back to order leading 457. Leaders: Gerben Vos 383; Werner Ullah 503; Eloise Clark 34b; Joanna Bennett 388; Ulrike Tietjen 512; Eva Striebeck 447; Caro Stamm-Reusch 377; John Bealle 250; Elisabeth Schallwig 224; John O’Flynn 306; Aislinn Ahern 319; Constantin Dorsch 506; Edwin Macadam 236; Stefan Swat and Ursula Diderich 300; Sheila Macadam 183; Anne Eringa 173; Eleni Melis 354b; Chris Geissler 353; Jasmina Graf 203; Paul Kolenbrander 522.

RECESS

Werner Ullah led 39t. Leaders: Daniel Wippermann 445; Janna Itter 196; Caro Stamm-Reusch 528; Stefan Swat 547; Rike Fischer 271t; Eloise Clark 276; Suzanne Vrinte 122; Gerben Vos 562; Anne Eringa 28t; Tobias Tenhaef 47b; Werner Ullah 448b; Aislinn Ahern 410b; Edwin Macadam 472; Ulrike Tietjen 505; Sheila Girling Macadam 504; Dominik Fraune 448t; Tina Cramer 535; Hanka Faerber 102.

Daniel Wippermann made closing announcements, during which he thanked all those involved in organizing the day. Dominik Fraune gave the Secretary’s report and stated that eighty-three songs had been sung in total (including the closing song) by thirty-nine registered singers. Seven countries were represented, France, Germany, Ireland, The Netherlands, Switzerland, The United Kingdom and The United States of America. Tobias Tenhaef gave the Treasurer’s report, stating that all expenses had been met, and thanked everyone for their generosity.

Daniel Wippermann led 62 as the closing song. Chris Geissler offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—Daniel Wippermann; Secretary—Dominik Fraune