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Old Songs Book Singing

Altamont, New York

Saturday, June 24, 2017

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

Leaders: Jim Ulrich 178; Chris Haller 497; Ginny Huszagh 299; Jean Seiler 142; Elias Elliott 198; Doug Kurtz 466; Melody Johnson 344; Laura Densmore 549; Candis Bailey 547; Patricia Geritz 479; Maryann Morrison 269; Barbara Swetman 236; Gerry Hoffman 500; Brian How 183; Joan Frankel 284; Eric Bean 148; Jim Ulrich 277; Chris Haller 267; Ginny Huszagh 155; Jean Seiler 68b.

New singers were directed to resources about Sacred Harp and how to locate local singings.

Chairperson—Eric Bean; Secretary—Ginny Huszagh