Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

Monday, July 1

Arrival, Registration, and Orientation

Registration for Camp Fasola began at 4:00 p.m. Campers were issued t-shirts, schedules of classes, electives, and recreational options for the week, maps, and identification buttons. Campers had supper at 6:00 p.m. Everyone attending camp met with David Ivey in Lakeview Lodge at 7:00 p.m. for general orientation.

Class Singing

7:30 p.m. Lakeview Lodge. The class was called to order by Blake Sisemore and Sasha Hsuczyk leading 82t. The opening prayer was offered by Tabitha Cook. Leaders: Kelsey Ivey and Lauren Bock 37b; Rachel Hall and Lily Hammond 39t; Jose Martinez and Nathan Rees 40; Rachel Speer and Ru Perry-Mize 159; Matt Hinton, Faiz Wareh, and Jonathon Smith 89; Alex Forsyth, Landon Kiser, and Calvin Jens 59; Bridge Hill Kennedy, Esther Morgan-Ellis, June Murph, and Vicki Morgan 99; Daniel Lee and Susan Lee 378t; Gillian Inksetter, Mamie Sisemore, Vivian Ivey, Grace Whitener, and Lottie Hinton 46; Idy Kiser, Barrett Patton, and Judy Caudle 432; Blake Sisemore, Elijah Harris, and Mark Jones 49t; Nicholas Thompson, Sarah Hill, and Samantha Adioetomo 49b; Mary O’Neal, Ricky O’Neal, Kinsley O’Neal, and Shane O’Neal 274t; Sasha Hsuczyk, Anna Hinton, Ainslie Allen, Trinity Cook, Taylor Cook, and Tabitha Cook 282; David Ivey, Lucey Rose Karlsberg, Meredith Ivey, Everett Ivey, and Richard Ivey 421; Thomas Evers and Anne Evers 29t; Rebekah Clay and Murph Clay 178; Emily Stutzman, Alissa Eiesland, and April Watkins 81t; Jesse P. Karlsberg, Tom George, and James George 428; Jeannette DePoy, Paula Oliver, and Zena Tucker 47t; Abigail Cannon and Rachael Geary 317; James Solheim and Jenny Solheim 318; Lisa Grayson, Pattie Wareh, and Marja Millard 36b; Tarik Wareh and Will Fitzgerald 34t; Mary Rose O’Leary, Rachel O’Leary, and Maggie Flanagan 384; Brent DeBoard, Dean Jens, and Mairye Bates 481.

Blake Sisemore and Sasha Hsuczyk led 45b. The devotional was presented by Bridge Hill Kennedy. Bridge gave three adages and encouraged campers to keep these in mind during the following week. The first was by James Michener: “Character consists of what you do on the third and fourth tries.” The second was a Japanese Proverb: “Fall down seven times, stand up eight.” And the last was by Confucious: “It doesn’t matter how slow you go as long as you don’t quit.” Tabitha Cook offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Tuesday, July 2

Campers could elect to hike Camp Lee trails or sing on the Dining Hall porch at 7:00 a.m. Breakfast was served at 8:00 a.m.

Lesson: Rudiments I / Adult Emphasis-Advanced / Teacher: David Wright

9:00 a.m. Lakeview Lodge. This class focused entirely on melodics. David reviewed the scale, discussed various concepts on how the scale is used, and led singing exercises to practice aspects of the scale. The class practiced singing melodic intervals and patterns, then divided into two groups to sing harmony intervals, i.e. two notes of the scale sounded simultaneously. The song on page 230 was used to illustrate the major scale. The class sang in two-part harmony, and then again in three-part harmony. The song on page 39t was used to illustrate the minor scale. The class divided into two groups and practiced minor harmony exercises. The class asked questions, discussed topics, and then was dismissed.

Lesson: RUDIMENTS I / Adult Emphasis-Basics / Teacher: Nathan Rees

9:00 a.m. Genesis Building. Nathan welcomed the class and led the song on page 49b. He referred to page 13 of the Rudiments, defining the notes that represent the musical tones of the major scale. The class practiced singing the scale. Nathan introduced intervals of musical tone including thirds, fifths, and fourths. The class sang the song on page 146. He produced his own charts for practicing intervals and instructed the class on singing both major and minor intervals. A camper led the song on page 59. Nathan led the song on page 419. The class was dismissed.

Lesson: RUDIMENTS I / Youth Emphasis / Teacher: Lauren Bock

9:00 a.m. The Ark. Lauren welcomed the class and introduced the concepts of sound and music. The class warmed-up by practicing different volumes and pitches of musical sound. Lauren named the notes and demonstrated the major scale. The class practiced singing the scale. Lauren reviewed the aspects of a song page, noting scale activity, intervals, note durations, rhythm, and tempo. The class sang the song on page 49t and was dismissed.

Campers had snacks at 10:15 a.m. and electives, crafts, or recreation time at 10:30 a.m.

Elective: LEARNING SONGS / Adult Emphasis-Basics / Teacher: Jonathon Smith

10:45 a.m. Lakeview Lodge. Jonathon welcomed the class and led 24t. He began a discussion session by asking why to learn new songs. Trying new songs or parts helps keep one from becoming complacent. The class turned to page 306 and sang the tenor line. Then the class turned to page 127, sang the tenor line, then the treble line, and finally the bass line, all with the idea of learning new intervals. Jonathon used the song on page 416 to discuss how rhythm is barred. He reviewed the song on page 268, noting the tempo relationship to poetry. Jonathon referred to the songs on pages 222 and 521, noting that the last three measures in each song are the same. He instructed that many fragments repeat in other songs throughout the book. The class was dismissed.

Elective: IMAGES OF SIN AND SALVATION / Adult Emphasis / Teacher: Will Fitzgerald

10:45 a.m. Genesis Building. Will welcomed the class. The focus of the discussion during this class was the song found on page 569b “Sacred Throne”. Will pointed out that there have been many discussions about the poetry found in this song. He gave the background of the poetry and acknowledged the author, John Kent. Will led the song as it appears in The Sacred Harp, 1991 edition. There were some questions: Who is Manasseh? Mary was a very common name; which Mary? Other questions were river vs. ocean vs. flood vs. streams and plural and singular usage mixed with inconsistent verbiage. Will read John Kent’s original poetry, comparing it to the poetry printed in the book. There have been efforts to improve some of these issues for the coming new revision of The Sacred Harp. Judy Caudle and Nicholas Thompson led the song “Sacred Throne” using the proposed verses of poetry. The class was dismissed.

Campers gathered on the lawn in front of the Dining Hall for a group picture at 12:45 p.m.

Elective: REVISING THE SACRED HARP IN THE 19th CENTURY / Adult Emphasis / Teacher: Jesse P. Karlsberg

1:00 p.m. Lakeview Lodge. Jesse welcomed the class. Anton Popov led the song on page 27. Jesse referred to the hand-out he provided and discussed the differences in the 1844 edition, the 1850 edition, the 1859 edition, and the 1870 edition. He talked about the people involved in the revisions, including B.F. White, E.J. King, Edmund Dumas, and others. Jesse pointed out that the book was divided into parts: Part I consisting of pieces used by worshipping assemblies; Part II consisting principally of pieces used in singing schools and societies; and Part III consisting of odes and anthems. Jesse talked about “The Organ”, a publication owned and edited by B.F. White, which included unpublished compositions. Abigail Cannon led “Never Turn Back” from the packet. Jesse talked about the changes that occurred to committee members after the Civil War and to the shifts of modernization. Jesse led “Farewell” and the class was dismissed.

Elective: LEARNING SONGS / Youth Emphasis / Teachers: Tom George and Gillian Inksetter

1:00 p.m. The Ark. Tom and Gillian welcomed the class and discussed why learning new songs is important and what to know to learn a new song. They led the song on page 84 to show separate parts and prompt a repeat. Kason Stone led 433 (a minor key). The song on page 42 was used to demonstrate mandatory and optional repeats. Mark Jones led 282. Gillian explained the S.T. A.R. S. concept: Signature. Tempo. Accent. Rests. [other] Stuff (such as bird’s eye on page 149). Mamie Sisemore led 101t. The class practiced songs 68b, 74b, and 399b. Grace Whitener led 152. The class was dismissed.

Campers had elective and recreation options including crafts at 2:00 p.m.

Elective: SCALES AND INTERVALS / Adult Emphasis / Teacher: Gillian Inksetter

2:15 p.m. Lakeview Lodge. Gillian welcomed the class and gave an overview of the subject matter. She defined scales, intervals, and melodics. The class practiced singing the major scale. There was discussion about relative pitch. The class practiced singing intervals, using exercises from the Rudiments of Music, J.L. White Book. Leaders: Samantha Adioetomo 358; Margaret Evey 459; Lisa Grayson 218; David Brodeur 220. Gillian discussed the minor scale and intervals. The class practiced intervals using the minor scale. Leaders: Bridge Hill Kennedy 545; Mary Rose O’Leary 411. Gillian presented the S.T. A.R. S. (Signature, Tempo, Accent, Rests, Stuff) system for learning new songs. She led 494, and the class was dismissed.

Elective: PUBLISHING THE SACRED HARP IN THE 19th CENTURY / Adult Emphasis / Teacher: Rachel Hall

2:15 p.m. Genesis Building. Rachel welcomed the class. Daniel Lee led the song on page 84. Rachel gave a history of printing books, stating that John Connelly invented the commonly used four-shape note system in Philadelphia in the 1790s and Philadelphia played a large role in shape-note printing through the 1870s. Notable publishers include the firms of T.K. & P.G. Collins, who published The Sacred Harp, and E.W. Miller, who published The Christian Harmony. She used pictures to show the Collins Printing House, circa 1860. The class sang “Behold the Lamb of God” from The Hesperian Harp, William Houser, 1844, printed by Collins. Collins Printing had the special skills to print shape-note books to such a high caliber, cutting and pasting to form manuscripts. Rachel used slides to show employees typesetting, bookbinding, and preparing books for distribution.

Elphrey Heritage, author and bookkeeper at the Collins firm, has two songs in The Sacred Harp: 213b “Warning” and 489 “The Saviors Call” and one song in The Social Harp page 208 “Bereavement”. The class sang “Bereavement”. The class was dismissed.

Campers had snacks at 3:15 p.m.

Lesson: 1911 JAMES REVISION MAKING THE SACRED HARP MODERN / Adult Emphasis / Teacher: Jesse P. Karlsberg

3:30 p.m. Lakeview Lodge. Jesse welcomed the class. Samantha Adioetomo and Margaret Evey led 426t. Jesse introduced J.S. James as an author of music and editor of the 1911 revision of the Original Sacred Harp. He said that James faced two problems, one being revising the book after the death of B.F. White and two being the acceptance of historical music vs modern music. There were calls for revision of the Sacred Harp in 1899, 1902, and 1906 (following the founding of the United Sacred Harp Musical Association by J.S. James and J.L. White). James and White go back and forth, publishing smaller music books that were not well received. The class sang “Loftin” from the hand-out.

In 1911; James published the Original Sacred Harp and White published The Sacred Harp, Fourth Edition with Supplement. Also in 1911, the United Convention split over the use of the two books. The James book became more widely accepted because of its more modern looking cover, its collection of new and old songs, and was the most successful publication of Sacred Harp music of that time. It set a standard for future revisions. Jesse led 208, and the class was dismissed.

Lesson: HOW TO BEAT THE SEVEN MODES OF TIME / Youth Emphasis / Teacher: Jonathon Smith

3:30 p.m. The Ark. Jonathon welcomed the class and led 52t. He explained the beats within measures and referred to beats as patterns. The class practiced moving hand and arm in down and up motions, i.e. 2/2 time, down/up; 3/2 time, down/down/up; and 6/4 time (compound), down/up. Jonathon and the class joined in the fishing game.

Leaders: Grace Whitener 30b; Kellen O’Neal 43; Elijah Harris 417; Calvin Jens 503; Tabitha Cook and Trinity Cook 268; Mark Jones and Taylor Cook 35; Mamie Sisemore, Vivian Ivey, and Meredith Ivey 455. The class was dismissed.

Campers had elective and recreation options and crafts at 4:30 p.m.

Elective: LEADING WORKSHOP-BEGINNERS / Adult Emphasis / Teachers: Judy Caudle and Nicholas Thompson

4:45 p.m. Lakeview Lodge. Judy Caudle welcomed the class and led 76t. She referred to the Rudiments page 15, sections 7, 8, and 9, and talked about relative lengths of the characters found within a measure of music. Judy led and the class sang the exercise on page 14 of the Rudiments, “Joy to the World”, set to 2/4 time, and noted the characters within the measures that gave the descending scale its unique sound.

Nicholas referred to the Rudiments pages 15 and 16. He and the class marked the time for each mode represented in the exercises. Leaders: Tom Evers 503; Ru Perry-Mize 72b; Margaret Evey 138t. The class was dismissed.

Elective: KEYING MUSIC / Adult Emphasis / Teachers: David Ivey and Lauren Bock

4:45 p.m. Genesis Building. David and Lauren welcomed the class. Discussion began with why campers came to keying class and what methods are used for keying. Campers reported answers and more discussion took place. David and Lauren gave practical and constructive advice as campers practiced keying a number of different songs. The class was dismissed.

Campers gathered in the Dining Hall for supper at 6:00 p.m.

Class Singing

7:30 p.m. Lakeview Lodge. The class was called to order by Abigail Cannon leading 101t. Ru Perry-Mize offered the evening prayer. Leaders: Lily Hammond and Orion Overstreet 77t; Bridge Hill Kennedy, Richard Ivey, and Nathan Rees 212; Karen Ivey, Vivian Ivey, Everett Ivey, Meredith Ivey, Grace Whitener, and Mamie Sisemore 30b; Rachel Speer and Ru Perry-Mize 117; Jonathon Smith, Jeannette DePoy, and Ray Turner 532; Sasha Hsuczyk, Lark Jarvis and Samantha Adioetomo 335; David Brodeur, David Wright, David Ivey, and Dave Farmer 268; Kathy Williams and Tammy Heinsohn 273; June Murph and Emily Stutzman 551; Jenny Solheim and James Solheim 472; Faiz Wareh and Cooper Sandefur 168; Bill DuPre and Will Fitzgerald 479; Abigail Thompson and Tabitha Cook 72b; Ainslie Allen and April Watkins 498; Tarik Wareh, Jose Martinez, and Matt Hinton 503; Pattie Wareh, Kelsey Ivey, and Mary Rose O’Leary 276; Rachel Hall, Rachael Geary, Rachel O’Leary, and Rachel Speer 436; Taylor Cook and Calvin Jens 282; Tom George, James George, and Blake Sisemore 138t; Landon Kiser, Mark Jones, Elijah Harris, and Kason Stone 146; Trinity Cook, Anna Hinton, Alissa Eiesland, and Esther Morgan-Ellis 148; Nicholas Thompson and Barrett Patton 336; Kinsley O’Neal, Mary O’Neal, and Shane O’Neal 59; Marja Millard and Mairye Bates 147t; Paula Oliver and Pam Nunn 300; Judy Caudle, Gillian Inksetter, and Sarah Hill 87.

Abigail Cannon led 347 as the closing song. The campfire devotional was presented by Bill DuPre.

Wednesday, July 3

Campers could elect to hike local trails or sing on the Dining Hall porch at 7:00 a.m. Breakfast was served at 8:00 a.m.

Lesson: RUDIMENTS II / Adult Emphasis-Advanced / Teacher: David Ivey

9:00 a.m. Lakeview Lodge. David referred to the Rudiments, page 14, chapter 2, Rhythmics. He explained the patterns in time and accent in the seven modes of time in the Sacred Harp book: three modes of common time, two modes of triple time, and two modes of compound time. There was discussion about the beats in a measure and where the accents fall in each mode of time. David stated that accent is done with the voice, not with arm movements. He also stated that effort is made to “seek the old paths, and walk therein”, so teaching is done using the Rudiments. David and the class practiced singing and keeping time using the exercises on page 15 and 16 of the Rudiments. The class sang the song on page 512, noting the flexibility of tempo of this triple time song. Anton Popov led 323b, a song written in compound time. David gave instructions on the mysteries of time change within a song using the song on page 43 as the example. There were questions about unwritten rhythms and dotted notes. The class sang the song on page 376 as written and as customary. The class sang the songs on pages 84 and 496, noting the dotted notes that sometimes are overlooked. The class was dismissed.

Lesson: RUDIMENTS II / Adult Emphasis-Basics / Teacher: Nathan Rees

9:00 a.m. Genesis Building. Nathan welcomed the class. Campers practiced singing scales and intervals. Nathan talked about the modes of time, how to fill a measure in each mode of time, what the modes of time indicate. Nathan pointed out various songs in the book in each mode of time, noting values of characters in a measure, beats per measure, tempo, and accent. Leaders: Samantha Adioetomo 113; Margaret Evey 435; Vicki Morgan 338; Ru Perry-Mize 43; Nathan Rees 30b. The class was dismissed.

Lesson: RUDIMENTS II / Youth Emphasis / Teacher: Lauren Bock

9:00 a.m. The Ark. Lauren talked about the difference in sound between the major scale and the minor scale. The class sang the tune to “Amazing Grace” as Lauren pointed to the notes on the scale. Mark Jones and Kellen O’Neal led 274t, a minor song. The class performed a fun octave exercise with Tom George. Ten campers (Vivian, Mark, Kellen, Mamie, Lucey, Meredith, Everett, Hudson, Tabitha, and Grace) participated in an accent exercise. Lauren Bock and Kinsley O’Neal led 274t, and the class was dismissed.

Campers had snacks at 10:15 a.m. and elective, recreation, or crafts, featuring the toenail painting contest, at 10:30 a.m.

Elective: FORM/STRUCTURE IN SACRED HARP SONGS / Teacher: David Wright

10:45 a.m. Lakeview Lodge. David Wright called the class to order leading 145b. David identified melodic patterns or forms that recur in numerous songs, such as AABA for songs with a repeat and da capo (which can be notated with a D.C. or written out), or ABCA, a common form in short meter tunes where the last phrase is identical or nearly identical to the first. Another recurring form can be seen in the song on page 89, where the final section of music combines elements from both earlier sections. In the second part of the class, David discussed fuging tunes and how they solve the problem of bringing the voices back together after the fuging entrances. The class sang the alto part and then the bass part of the song on page 224 to illustrate how the bass is slowed down (with longer time values and slurred notes) in order to end together with the alto. David suggested a visual scheme for representing the structure of different types of fuging tunes. David invited participants to lead fuging tunes, encouraging the class to note where and how voices come back together with one or more other parts. Leaders: David Wright 36b; Lisa Grayson 419; Kathy Williams 186; Tarik Wareh 395; Vicki Morgan, Sarah Hill, and Tammy Heinsohn 455. The class was dismissed.

Elective: THE BASS PART / Teacher: Tom George

10:45 a.m. Genesis Building. Tom welcomed the class and stated that he has been singing the bass part since he was thirteen years old. He told of the first time that he sat in the bass section and that his first point of reference was Marlon Wootten. He continued stating that basses are a foundational voice part in the Sacred Harp. Without a strong bass section, the singing often sounds weak and unbalanced. He gave the class a few fun facts: the song on page 373 “Homeward Bound” has the lowest bass note in the book (E flat); page 352 “Swanton” has the highest bass note in the book; and page 442 “New Jordan” has the longest held bass note in the book. Tom discussed tone, attentiveness, and accent, giving examples of songs that can help with each point of advice. Campers volunteered to lead songs to help with tone as follows: 31t, 37b, 49b. Tom noted some ways to stay attentive: sit up straight, hold your book in your hand, watch the leader, beat time, and pay attention to what is on the page. The class sang the songs on pages 70t and 72b. Campers volunteered to lead songs with notable bass accents: 155, 36b, 300. There were questions and answers, and then the class was dismissed.

LUNCH

Lesson: SISTER SONGSMITHS-A LOOK AT THE LANCASTERS / Teachers; Lauren Bock and Sasha Hscuzyk

1:00 p.m. Lakeview Lodge. Lauren and Sasha led 345b to bring the class together. They spoke in tandem about the lives and compositions of the Lancaster sisters. James Lancaster and his wife, Charity, lived in Georgia in the 1830s, and had three daughters: Ann, Priscilla (Sid), and Sarah. The family lived in an area where a lot of singers and composers also resided. By the mid-1800s, the girls were composing. They each have compositions in the Sacred Harp, but Sarah was by far the most prolific, composing songs in the Sacred Harp style including camp meeting songs and fugues. Sarah lived with the B.F. White family for a time and became somewhat obsessed with composition. Lauren and Sasha read excerpts from letters that passed between the sisters during this time. Leaders: Tabitha Cook, Trinity Cook, and Taylor Cook 406; Rachel O’Leary and Mary Rose O’Leary 374; Rebekah Clay, Murf Clay, Anna Hinton, and Lottie Hinton 112; Ainslie Allen and April Watkins 460. The class was dismissed.

Campers could choose recreation or elective options at 2:00 p.m.

Elective: OLNEY HYMNS / Adult Emphasis / Teacher: Will Fitzgerald

2:15 p.m. Lakeview Lodge. Will Fitzgerald welcomed the class and distributed copies of a handout. He spoke about the publication of Olney Hymns in February 1779. The hymns are the work of two persons: John Newton, curate of the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul in Olney, Buckinghamshire, and William Cowper, Newton’s friend, neighbor, and lay curate. In America, Olney Hymns was published in New York in 1790 and in Philadelphia in 1791. The class sang the following selections from the handout: 268 (SoH) “Pardoning Love”; 336 (HS) “Carlisle”; 413 (ShH) “Marcia”; 106 (MH) “Iowa”; 209 (HS) “Lexington”; 99 (HS) “Union”; and two selections from The Sacred Harp: 397 and 45t. The class was dismissed.

Elective: MYSTERIES OF THE ALTO PART / Adult Emphasis / Teacher: Rachel Hall

2:15 p.m. Genesis Building. Rachel welcomed the class and led the song on page 436. She told the class that, historically, the alto part was sung by young men and boys (women’s voices were not mentioned in early rudiments or minutes). In 1870, seventy-five percent of the book was 3-part songs. Racheal Geary led 112, one of the few 4-part songs of that time. By 1911, two hundred forty-two alto parts had been added. In the 1991 edition, only four percent were 3-part songs. The class sang the alto part of the song on page 207, and then, sang the alto part and bass part of the song on page 421 (conservative alto). Leaders: Esther Morgan-Ellis 383 (disruptive alto); David Wright 162 (modernizing alto); Cooper Sandefur 137 (Cooper alto, disruptive). The class sang the alto part of the song on page 83b (Denson special, mostly fa, sol, la i.e. 1, 2, 3). Dean Jens led 564 and Rachel Hall led 500. The class was dismissed.

Campers had snacks at 3:15 p.m.

Lesson: THE MEMORIAL LESSON / Adult Emphasis / Teacher: Kelsey Ivey

3:30 p.m. Lakeview Lodge. Kelsey welcomed the class and led the song on page 57. She began by talking about the different ways a person may support a singing or convention. She mentioned, specifically, serving on the memorial committee. Kelsey continued by speaking of the things that usually take place during the memorial service and ways to approach the lesson when asked to serve. She asked for participation from the class and several campers made comments about the memorial lesson. Kelsey led the song on page 129 and then introduced the memorial committee.

Ru Perry-Mize spoke in honor of the sick and shut-ins. She read the following list of names: David Light, Betty Shepherd, Chris Shepherd, Jean Toole, Beth Hall, Samuel Sommers, Bunk Beasley, Judy Henry, Joyce Walton, Marlin Beasley, Gary Gronau, Debbie Hall, Jim Hall, Nate Green, Beverly Thompson, Margaret Keeton, John Lee Van Horn, Ed Thacker, and Margaret Thacker. Cooper Sandefur led the song on 72b for the sick, homebound, and lonely.

Rachel O’Leary asked for a moment of silence. She then related her story of grief after the passing of her dad, Stephen O’Leary. She read the following list of names of the deceased: Ozella Blackmon, Earl Ballinger, Jack Ivey, Chita Blakeley, Pearl Guier, Tommie Spurlock, Henry Guthery, Richard Mauldin, Jerry Kitchens, and Boyd Scott—Alabama; Reed Schilbach—Washington; Melanie Hauff—Illinois; Becky Browne—Missouri; P. Dan Brittain—Arkansas; Jack Minton—Michigan; Marcia Klenbort—Georgia; Jeff Begley—California; John Van Duzer and Alfred Saussotte—Colorado; August Golden—Louisiana; Joanne Julia Schultz—Tennessee; Curtis Cook—Indiana; Cheryl Foreman and Miraj Parson—Texas; Esther Mann—Mississippi; Karen Evans—Florida; Bruce Inksetter—Canada. Rachel led the song on 77t in memory of the deceased. Barrett Patton offered prayer to close the memorial service. The class was dismissed.

Campers had elective and recreation options and crafts at 4:30 p.m.

Elective: LEADING WORKSHOP / Adult Emphasis / Teachers: Judy Caudle and Nicholas Thompson

4:45 p.m. Lakeview Lodge. Nicholas Thompson welcomed the class and led 82t. Campers selected songs to lead while instructors gave feedback. Leaders: Anton Popov 217; June Murph 410t; Abigail Cannon 227; Lily Hammond 454; Rachael Geary 271t; Barrett Patton 543 (in memory of J.L. Hopper); Judy Caudle 177; Ray Turner 125; Anne Evers 447; Judith Greene 334; Bill DuPre 426t; Brent DeBoard 99. The class was dismissed.

Elective: CONVENTIONS, SINGINGS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES / Adult Emphasis / Teacher: Jesse P. Karlsberg

4:45 p.m. Genesis Building. Jesse led a panel discussion, and introduced the other panel members, David Ivey and Richard Ivey. They each talked about their history, serving in different roles in different conventions. One point made was that most singers will have an opportunity to contribute to a singing by serving as an officer or on a committee. Some of the practices observed date back to the earliest records of singing conventions while others have changed over time. Some practices vary slightly among the different singing communities. This variety can be a useful resource. Food plays an important role at singings and many conventions now have a food committee. Other discussions included the role of Chaplain, Arranging Committee, Resolutions Committee, and Location Committee. The class was dismissed.

Supper was served in the Grove Dining Hall at 6:00 p.m.

Class Singing

7:30 p.m. Lakeview Lodge. The class was called to order by Trinity Cook and Mark Jones leading 56t. Prayer was offered by Elijah Harris. Leaders: Grace Whitener, Kason Stone, Lottie Hinton, Calvin Jens, and Vivian Ivey 146; Tarik Wareh, Matt Hinton, Nathan Rees, and Sash Hsuczyk 371; Landon Kiser and Idy Kiser 158; Lori Rodgers and Adrian Eldridge 198; Gillian Inksetter, Judy Caudle, and Samantha Adioetomo 384; Rebekah Clay and Nicholas Thompson 431 (in memory of Henry Guthery); Elijah Harris, Tabitha Cook, and Kellen O’Neal 59; Jonathon Smith and Lark Jarvis 57; Barrett Patton, Jesse P. Karlsberg, and Esther Morgan-Ellis 182; Marja Millard, Jenny Solheim, and Karen Swenson 183; Mairye Bates, Zena Tucker, and Kathy Williams 274t; Rachael Geary, Abigail Cannon, and Rachel O’Leary 500; Bridge Hill Kennedy, Emily Stutzman, and Lauren Bock 440; Dean Jens, Rachel Speer, and Ru Perry-Mize 63; Blake Sisemore and Kason Stone 480; Lily Hammond, Cooper Sandefur, Anton Popov, and Orion Overstreet 196; James Solheim and Daniel Lee 106; Alissa Eiesland, Sarah Hill, Mary O’Neal, and June Murph 110; Paula Oliver, Lisa Grayson, and Jeannette DePoy 448t; David Brodeur and Brent DeBoard 192; David Wright and Faiz Wareh 492; Mamie Sisemore and Beata Thompson 45t; David Ivey, Will Fitzgerald and Rachel Hall 88t; Ainslie Allen and April Watkins 546; Pattie Wareh, Mary Rose O’Leary, and Susan Lee 504; Anne Evers and Thomas Evers 135; Lucey Rose Karlsberg, Meredith Ivey, Everett Ivey, and Richard Ivey 61.

Trinity Cook and Mark Jones led 521 as the closing song. The devotional was presented by Taylor Cook, and she led 288. Kellen O’Neal offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Thursday, July 4

Lesson: RUDIMENTS III / Adult Emphasis-Advanced / Teacher: Jesse P. Karlsberg

9:00 a.m. Lakeview Lodge. Jesse welcomed the class and led 417. He focused the discussions on Rudiments: Melodics Chapter III, Keys Chapter IV, and Dynamics Chapter V. The class turned to the song on page 412 and discussed the volume markings. Jesse led 412. The class looked to the song on page 240. There was discussion about the keys and key signatures that appeared in that song. More discussion took place on the dynamic marking duration and key changes. Jesse led 240. The next topic was accidentals and Jesse noted that the accidental syllable is usually observed, but rarely the note. Jesse led the song on page 325, and the class was dismissed.

Lesson: RUDIMENTS III / Adult Emphasis-Basics / Teacher: Nathan Rees

9:00 a.m. Genesis Building. Nathan welcomed the class. He shared a little Sacred Harp trivia with the class: the longest song in the book is “Rose of Sharon”; the shortest song in the book is “Warning”; and the lowest note in the book is found in the bass part of “Homeward Bound”. The class practiced singing scales and intervals. There was discussion about the poetry in the song on page 358 “Murillo’s Lesson”. It has some patriotic content and was written soon after the Revolutionary War. The song on page 242 “Ode on Science” has similar historic content. The class worked on leading, and Nathan gave pointers for a better experience in the square. Nathan also made suggestions of songs beginners might be comfortable leading. Leaders: Nathan and Nancy Spates 40; Chloe Kraut and Jonathon Haug 37b. The class was dismissed.

Lesson: RUDIMENTS III / Youth Emphasis / Teacher: Lauren Bock

9:00 a.m. The Ark. Lauren brought the class together. The class practiced singing the minor scale and minor intervals. There were two rounds of the human minor scale game. Leaders: Kinsley O’Neal 47b; Kellen O’Neal 77t; Everett Ivey 102; Grace Whitener and Vivian Ivey 146. Lauren reviewed note values and rest values. Leaders: Kason Stone 480; Beata Thompson and Kinsley O’Neal 274t; Calvin Jens 481; Grace Whitener 152; Hudson O’Neal 76b. The class was dismissed.

Campers had snacks at 10:15 a.m. and recreation or crafts at 10:30 a.m.

Elective: DINNER ON THE GROUND / Teachers: Pam Nunn and Nicholas Thompson

10:45 a.m. Lakeview Lodge. Pam and Nicholas led the song on page 528. Nicholas offered prayer. The class was invited to make dessert for the campers’ supper. The dish was made with layers of graham crackers, ice cream, cool whip and then topped with chocolate sauce or caramel syrup and crushed cookies. Pam passed around recipe booklets for each camper. She and Nicholas talked in tandem about keeping hot foods hot and cold foods cold, how to transport food and utensils, planning, and working smarter, not harder. The desserts were taken to the Dining Hall refrigerator, and the class was dismissed.

Elective: ACCENT / Adult Emphasis / Teacher: Nathan Rees

10:45 a.m. Genesis Building. Nathan began the discussion by asking the question: What exactly is accent? He referred to the Rudiments, page 16, paragraph 14. Accent is emphasis on certain notes in a measure. Accent helps keep the class singing together, helps propel a song along, it can connect the text to the notes, and it helps save your voice strength. The class practiced singing the exercises on pages 15 and 16 of the Rudiments, using accent in each mode of time. Nathan led the song on page 64, as the class practiced over-emphasizing the accents. There was discussion about accent producing a swing effect in some songs, and discussion about the challenge posed by high notes on unaccented beats. Nathan led 360 and 227. The class was dismissed.

LUNCH with the devotional at 12:30 p.m.

Lesson: PATRIOTIC & SECULAR SONGS IN THE SACRED HARP / Adult Emphasis / Teacher: David Ivey

1:00 p.m. Lakeview Lodge. David Ivey welcomed the class and led “Buonaparte” from a handout given to each camper. He led “Musgrove”, both tunes written by E.R. White, 1855. Kathy Williams led “Liberty” from the handout with Jenks’s original alto part. David Smead and Lily Hammond led 242 “Ode on Science”. Columbia was a name used for America during the 1700s and was the primary female personification until the Statue of Liberty became the symbol. Judy Caudle led 358 “Murillo’s Lesson”. Lela Crowder read the full poem. SJ San Juan led 110 “Mount Vernon”. Tammy Heinsohn led 479 “Chester” with additional verses from the handout. Rachel Speer led 100 “The Bower of Prayer”, also with additional verses from the handout. Tarik Wareh and Cooper Sandefur led 346 “The American Star”. Esther Morgan-Ellis led 227 “Ode on Life’s Journey”. Rachel Hall led 413 “The Loved Ones”. Anne Evers led 487 “Soldier’s Delight”. Jonathon Smith led “Star of Columbia” from the handout. Rachel Hall led “My Country ‘tis of Thee” from the handout. The class sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” The Vocalist’s Companion, 1839, led by Jesse P. Karlsberg, and was dismissed.

Lesson: LEARNING SONGS & YOUTH MEMORIAL LESSON / Youth Emphasis / Teachers: Kelsey Ivey and Richard Ivey

1:00 p.m. The Ark. Kelsey and Richard led 48t to bring the class to order. They spoke about the things that are included in an all-day singing, specifically, the memorial lesson. Kelsey explained the sick and shut-ins list, and what is meant by sick and shut in. Richard talked about the list made for the deceased, and explained that, customarily, a name is placed on the list for one year. The class signed cards to be sent to Sam and Beth, and for Karen and Beverly. Leaders: Mary O’Neal, Hudson O’Neal, Kellen O’Neal, and Kinsley O’Neal 374 (for Granny); Everett Ivey, Meredith Ivey, Grace Whitener, and Vivian Ivey 384 (in memory of Coy Ivey); Ainslie Allen 498 (in memory of her great-grandfather, Harrison Creel); Elijah Harris 389 (in memory of his great-grandfather, Lonnie Rogers); Nicholas Thompson 76t (in memory of J.L. Hopper); Tom George and Mamie Sisemore 68b; Kellen O’Neal 149; Everett Ivey 39b (in memory of his great-grandmother, Marie Ivey); Barrett Patton 490 (in memory of his great-grandmother, Bob Greeson); Calvin Jens 284; Anna Hinton and Lottie Hinton 503; Kelsey Ivey and Alex Forsyth 381 (in memory of Oliver Kindig-Stokes). The class was dismissed.

Campers could choose recreational options, crafts, or electives at 2:00 p.m.

Elective: FASOLA EXPLODER / Adult Emphasis / Teacher: Tom George

2:15 p.m. Lakeview Lodge. Tom George welcomed the class and explained that Exploder means taking apart songs and seeing the nuance and detail of what makes them what they are. This class applied this approach to five of the most-led songs and five of the least-led songs. Tom George led the song on page 155, one of the top ten, and an example of a song with a memorable and compelling cadence at the end. All of the songs for today’s lesson end with the same cadence. Sarah George led 475, a song added in 1991 that has risen to the top. Bridge Hill Kennedy led the song on page 463. It is a fugue in form, but only by entering parts at staggered points on a rhythmically unified text. It also includes unusual inversions in its chord structure (this tune is among the bottom ten). Kathy Williams led the song on page 503 (among the top ten). The tune uses many familiar chords and progressions from The Sacred Harp, but also some innovative and unexpected ones. Nathan Rees led 413. The music is unusual with strange inversions and parallel octaves, but resolves in a perfect, authentic cadence that suggests the idea of resolution as the father, the subject of the poetry passes away. This tune is among the least used ones. Leaders: Judy Caudle and Nicholas Thompson 450; Faiz Wareh 142; David Smead 449; Samantha Adioetomo and Kathy Williams 437; Sarah Hill 178. The class was dismissed.

Elective: HOW DID WE GET TO FA-SOL-LA-MI? A BRIEF HISTORY OF SOLFEGE / Adult Emphasis / Teacher: Esther Morgan-Ellis

2:15 p.m. Genesis Building. Esther welcomed the class. Solfège is great for identifying relationships between different notes in music. It helps the learner understand and recognize patterns. The system was developed for Gregorian chant. Guido d’Arezzo wrote a very important medieval treatise (essay) and he is widely credited with developing the modern Western musical notation system. Guido d’Arezzo was a medieval music theorist who lived in the 11th century. He taught choir boys to sing using a four-note system, adding a higher and lower note to create a six-note hexachord scale. Many competing texts were used to supply the hexachord syllable with euphonious results. People used mutations of hexachords for hundreds of years. Until Mozart’s time, hexachords were still in use. There was no practical jump to scales until the 18th century. The class was dismissed.

Lesson: LEMONADE MAKING & WATERMELON / All

3:15 p.m. House Lawn. Alex Forsyth and Blake Sisemore supervised youth campers in the squeezing of lemons and adding spring water and sugar to make an icy cold, refreshing drink for everyone to enjoy. Blake and Alex gave a talk on the historical importance of treats such as ice-cold lemonade at Sacred Harp singings. Wedges of sweet watermelon were also served. A good time of relaxation and fellowship was had by all.

Elective: SACRED HARP HARMONY / Adult Emphasis / Teacher: David Wright

4:15 p.m. Lakeview Lodge. David discussed Judy Hauff’s concepts of “thick” (rich, full, sweet) and “thin” chords from previous Camps. David reviewed the chart of chords from page 22 of the Rudiments and discussed aspects of chord “voicing” such as inversions of chords, doubling of notes, and spacing of the notes in a chord. The class sang 348b as a song that uses a variety of contrasting voicings (open chords/dyads, full triads, and inversions) of a single chord. The songs on pages 49b and 503 are examples of songs that use mainly standard or “thick” voicings, while 163t uses unusual voicings and discords. Leaders: Daniel Lee 49b; Cooper Sandefur 503; Samantha Adioetomo 163t; Esther Morgan-Ellis 547. Participants offered comments about the sounds of various chords in these pieces. Daniel Lee led 489 as the closing song, and the class was dismissed.

Elective: SCRIPTURE VERSES / Adult Emphasis / Teachers: Karen Rollins and Nathan Rees

4:15 p.m. The Ark. Nathan Rees introduced Karen Rollins. She explained that she used to think the songwriters initiated the use of scripture verses attached to the songs. She started looking in different books, and some had Bible verses, and some did not. She showed many books she had in her collection. Nathan said there has been discussion about the Bible verses in the context of revising the Sacred Harp book. The Sacred Harp did not include biblical verses until 1911, in the new, modern, state of the art J.S. James book. Verses may have been added that didn’t correspond all that well to the content of the song. There was discussion about how these verses could be used by future singers, such as exploration, memorial lessons, etc. The class generally noted that the verses were useful and should continue. The class was dismissed.

Community Singing

7:00 p.m. Lakeview Lodge. The class was called to order by Esther Morgan-Ellis and Sarah Hill leading 31t. Emily Stutzman offered the evening prayer. Leaders: Anton Popov, Faiz Wareh, and James Solheim 49t; Pam Nunn, Lori Rodgers, and Kellen O’Neal 274t; Rene Greene and Margaret Evey 542; David Smead and Lisa Bennett 359; Garrett Morton and Shane Brown 383; Matthew Cook, Trinity Cook, Tabitha Cook, and Taylor Cook 59; Adrian Eldridge and Amy Bennett 99; Vicki Morgan and Karen Swenson 178; Sarah George, Tom George, and James George 208; Jonathon Haug and Blake Sisemore 47b; Tammy Heinsohn and Zena Tucker 479; Rebekah Clay and Murf Clay 457; Shane O’Neal and Kinsley O’Neal 235; Lark Jarvis and Kathy Williams 142; Cassie Allen and Ainslie Allen 192; Beata Thompson, Tabitha Cook, Gillian Inksetter, and Lottie Hinton 45t; Brent DeBoard and Dave Farmer 455; Jenny Solheim, Bill DuPre, and Daniel Lee 65; Kason Stone and Kellen O’Neal 143; Idy Kiser and Jeannette DePoy 472; Rachel Speer, Mary O’Neal, and Emily Stutzman 101t; Orion Overstreet and David Brodeur 228; Taylor Cook and Anna Hinton 159; Lela Crowder and Pattie Wareh 110; Dean Jens, Calvin Jens, and Rachel Hall 481; Susan Lee, Anne Evers, and Thomas Evers 117; Esther Morgan-Ellis, Jose Martinez, and Cooper Sandefur 168; Lily Hammond 452 (in memory of Brett Martin); David Wright and Jesse P. Karlsberg 32b; SJ San Juan and Sasha Hsuczyk 236; Nicholas Thompson, Rachael Geary, and Abigail Cannon 112; Ru Perry-Mize, Bridge Hill Kennedy, June Murph, and Samantha Adioetomo 448b; Alissa Eiesland, Matt Hinton, Will Fitzgerald, and Erica Hinton 105; Alex Forsyth, Blake Sisemore, Mamie Sisemore, and Barrett Patton 137; Maggie Flanagan, Lisa Grayson, and Mary Rose O’Leary 163t; Judy Caudle, Sarah Hill, Nathan Rees, Tarik Wareh, and Jonathon Smith 564; Mark Jones, Marja Millard, Elijah Harris, and Landon Kiser 148; Lauren Bock, Lucey Rose Karlsberg, and Harriette Karlsberg 186; Grace Whitener, Vivian Ivey, Everett Ivey, David Ivey, Meredith Ivey, Kelsey Ivey, Richard Ivey, Karen Ivey, and Allison Ivey 176b.

Esther Morgan-Ellis and Sarah Hill led 414 as the closing song. Rachel O’Leary offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Friday, July 5

Campers met with David Ivey in the Ark. The class sang 62, while taking the parting hand. Camp was dismissed with prayer.

Camp Director—David Ivey