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Monthly Singing of the Lowcountry Sacred Harp

The Wingard Room, Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St, Charleston

Saturday 31 March 2018 from 2 to 4 PM

ATTENDANCE. Stephen (Pres.), Rob (Sec.), John, Joanne, Naomi (visitor), Caroline, Suzanne, Darlene, Delynne, Michael (SCCC), Max (SCCC), Josie.

NOTE: Selections preceded by S are from The Shenandoah Harmony (2012). Selections preceded by C are from The Sacred Harp (Cooper, 2012). All others are from The Sacred Harp (Denson, 1991).

Stephen 24t (Welcome) As an exercise and as a round.

John 131b (Invocation) tough.

Joanne 86 (Poland) also tough, but gelled.

Rob 49t (Old Hundred) finally getting some traction.

Caroline 106 (Ecstasy) good… we’re warming up.

Suzanne 282 (I’m Going Home)

Darlene 146 (Hallellujah)

Delynne C96 (Mercy Seat)

Stephen 236 (Easter Anthem) Hooray, nailed it!

John 503 (Lloyd) good.

Joanne 178 (Africa) Excellent!

Rob 480 (Redemption) good, and quite Easterish.

Suzanne 573 (Harpeth Valley) not especially Easterish.

Darlene 568 (I Want To Go To Heaven) nonetheless.

RECESS – Snacks provided by John

Delynne BROUGHT THE CLASS BACK TO ORDER, leading 47t (Primrose).

Stephen S334 (Gethsemane) Certainly Easterish, at least the 80% we hit. Has potential.

Josie S328 (Joyful Sound) Assigned for homework.

John S221 (Friendship) Put a star by it!

Rob 408 (Weeping Mary) with elaborated final measures.

Joanne 209 (Evening Shade) Good for Halloween.

Suzanne 447 (Wondrous Cross) Amen.

Darlene S183 (Paris) Very nice! Starred for Sunday singing in May.

Stephen 347 (Christians Farewell) stand on verse four.

Class was dismissed with a prayer offered by Stephen.

BUSINESS MEETING:

  • All-day singing Saturday, May 26. Hey, kids! Let’s put on a show!
  • Suzanne C. will check out AV technology at John Wesley UMC.
  • Diagram of set up of the fellowship hall?
  • Two types of arranging cards – leading and requesting.
  • Suzanne Jones will arrange.
  • Renee will photograph.
  • 9:30 Lesson – Shall we divide duties?
  • Suzanne C. will prepare special waters.
  • Donations right before first break, 11:00.
  • No need to sign up for dishes… just bring the good stuff. Not desserts.
  • Delynne has plates and utensils.