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Society for Ethnomusicology Singing (2025 Edition)

Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia

Fri, Oct 24, ’25

A Sacred Harp singing was held in conjunction with the 70th annual meeting of the Society for Ethnomusicology. Prior to the singing, Jesse P. Karlsberg led a panel discussion on the revision of The Sacred Harp: 2025 Edition featuring David Ivey, Lauren Bock, and Tom George. The following officers were appointed to serve: Chairman—David Ivey; Vice Chairman—Jonathon Smith; Secretary—Tom George; Arranging Officer—Jesse P. Karlsberg. The class was called together by David Ivey leading 31b. Matt Hinton offered the opening prayer.

Leaders: Jonathon Smith 65; Tom George 27b; Jesse P. Karlsberg 499t; Grace Holleran 542; Esther Morgan-Ellis 461; Amy Wells 209; Scott DePoy and Jeanette DePoy 201; Maygan Barker 457; Andrew Snyder 547; Shawn Taylor 446; Andy Ditzler and Zoe Stephens 259; Juniper Hill 84; Donna Kwon 484t; Phillip Langley 475; Bill DuPre 347b; Sasha Hsuczyk 214; Rachel Adelstein 78; David Brodeur 472; Lisa Bennett 161; Lauren Bock 255; Matt Hinton and Jesse P. Karlsberg 188; Melinda Snow 68b; David Smead 507; Laura Akerman 441; James Burrell 123t; Michael Spencer 515.

David Ivey and Jonathon Smith led 414t as the closing song. Matt Hinton offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—David Ivey; Vice Chairman—Jonathon Smith; Secretary—Tom George