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Old Songs Book Singing

Altamont, New York

Saturday, June 25, 2016

The Sacred Harp book singing at the Old Songs Festival introduces new singers to the style and tradition of a book singing, in abbreviated form. A brief introduction to the format and tradition was offered, and new singers were welcomed. Eric Bean opened the singing by leading 34b.

Leaders: Ginny Huszagh 276; Barbara Swetman 277; Gerry Hoffman 218; Jean Seiler 142; Doug Kurtz 191; Candis Bailey 84; Laura Densmore 542; Rachel Fox von Swearingen 178; Melody Johnson 475; Brian How 183; Chris Haller 236; Pat Geritz 501; Chris Bracken 318; Jim Ulrich 148; Katie Reimers 547; Ginny Huszagh 155; Barbara Swetman 145b; Gerry Hoffman 448t; Jean Seiler 106; Nena Zanetti 40; Sara Underhill 442; Jesse Cox 68t.

Singers were directed to resources about Sacred Harp, and how to locate local singings.

Chairperson—Eric Bean; Secretary—Ginny Huszagh