Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The 2nd annual Cocoa Beach All-Day Shape Note Singing was held at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Cocoa Beach, Florida on Saturday before the fourth Sunday in August. Song selections were from The Sacred Harp (1991). The class was called to order by Dean Jens, Rachel Speer, and Calvin Jens leading 59. Dean Jens then conducted a singing school leading scales from the Rudiments, page 18 and 457, 209, 159, 486.

RECESS

Rachel Speer called the class back together by leading 81t. Leaders: Dorothea Maynard 63, 318; Ann Mathis 155, 32t; José Camacho 319, 324; Madison Hilt 455; Vik Slen 95, 66; Erick Rubio 104, 106; Kevin Juarez 323b, 441. Rev. Madison Hilt offered a prayer to bless the midday meal.

LUNCH

Rachel Speer called the class back to order by leading 180. Leaders: Rachel Speer 182, 299; Molly Bagley 56b, 49t; Lisa Beasley Close 77t, 87; José Camacho 448b, 317; Madison Hilt 300; Kevin Juarez 447, 171; Vik Slen 45t, 354b; Erick Rubio 195, 47b; Dorothea Maynard 442, 383.

RECESS

Dean Jens led 445 to bring the class back together. Leaders: Den Jens 377; Rachel Speer 72b, 312b; Shelby Burke, Sadie Bagley, and Alice Burke 203, 168; Lisa Beasley Close 61; Erick Rubio 70t, 72t; Molly Bagley 47t; Kevin Juarez 112, 479; Vik Slen 48b, 117; José Camacho 146, 405. Announcements were made. Rachel Speer offered thanks to all who attended, especially to José Camacho for keying, Dean Jens for arranging, and Sue Hall for kitchen assistance.

Rachel Speer led 62 as the closing song. Rev. Madison Hilt offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairperson—Rachel Speer; Secretary—Dean Jens