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Baylor University Sacred Harp Singing

George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Waco, Texas

Sat, Feb 8, ’25

The 24th annual Baylor University Sacred Harp singing was held in the Great Hall of the George W. Truett Theological Seminary on the Baylor University campus in Waco, Texas. Dr. Stuart Ivey gave a few introductory remarks about Sacred Harp and taught a singing school prior to the start of the singing. He then, along with Donald Ross, welcomed the class.

RECESS

After the brief recess, Stuart Ivey called the class together by leading 82t. Dr. Marie Monteiro offered the opening prayer. Leaders: Diane Ross 480; Robert Vaughn 67; Beverly Coates 66; Jerry Ryan 145t; Ian Myers 163b; Kristie Powell 440; Rick Foreman 31t; Brooke Robb 270; Donald Ross 183; Vivian Ivey and Stuart Ivey 146; John Hoerr 448b; Tammy Powell 454; Drew Jackson 477; Gaylon Powell 505; McKenne Schenck 59; Elizabeth Laube 313b; Gayle Avant 350; Matthew Laube 277; Chanel Daniels and Mattie Bowen 45t.

RECESS

Randal Bradley brought the class back together leading 128. Leaders: Chris Griswold 47b; Aaron Cash 314; Donna McKay 225t; Karen Ivey 472; Charity and Robert Vaughn 81t; Joshua McCann 75; Kyle Hearne 312b; Dennis Corcoran 276; Randy Oakley 235; Meredith Sikora and Sarah Millington 30b; Ariadne Lewis 373; Marie Monteiro and Stuart Ivey 370; David Tidmore 370. Announcements of upcoming singings were made. Randal Bradley blessed the noon meal provided by the Dunn Center for Christian Music studies.

LUNCH

Stuart Ivey brought the class back together leading 100. Leaders: Diane Ross 354t; Robert Vaughn 182; Beverly Coates 434 (for Syd Caldwell); Jerry Ryan, Tori, and Tracie 408; Kristie Powell 500; Rick Foreman 481; Brooke Robb 228; Donald Ross 546; John Hoerr 212; Tammy Powell 542; Gaylon Powell 193; Elizabeth Laube 35; Matthew Laube and Catlin Liman 274t; Chris Griswold 268; Donna McKay 178; Charity and Robert Vaughn 112; Joshua McCann 179; Dennis Corcoran and John Harris 34b; Marie Monteiro and Stuart Ivey 223; Chris Griswold 455; Diane Ross 300; Stuart Ivey 541. Stuart Ivey led 347 as the closing song. Matthew Laude offered the closing prayer and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—Stuart Ivey; Secretary—Diane Ross