20180630

Monthly Singing of the Lowcountry Sacred Harp

in the "lower room", Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St, Charleston

Saturday 30 June 2018 from 2 to 4 PM

ATTENDANCE: Stephen (Pres), Rob (Sec), Suzanne J. (welcome!), Elizabeth (welcome!), Renee (welcome back!), John, Josie, Suzanne C., Margaret (welcome!), Darlene.

NOTE: Number preceded by S were selected from The Shenandoah Harmony (2012). All others from The Sacred Harp (Denson Edition, 1991).

CLASS CALLED TO ORDER by Stephen, leading 24t (Exercise sung as a round)

Renee 49t (Old Hundred)

John 59 (Holy Manna)

Rob 63 (Coronation)

Suzanne C. 58 (Pisgah)

Margaret 155 (Northfield)

Stephen 34b (St. Thomas)

Darlene 191 (Virginia)

Renee 25 (Fire Alarm)

John 282 (I'm Going Home)

Rob 37t (Ester) - Seven verses!

Suzanne C. 178 (Africa)

BUSINESS MEETING - Stephen reviewed the singing dates for the 2018/2019 academic year.

• Next singing will be July 28, Suzanne C volunteering for snacks
• August 25 Snacks - Rob volunteers.
• Stephen reported on his singing experience at Beacon Hill, Boston. Quaker Approach!
• Rob called for volunteers to lead hymns at Brookdale Assisted Living, Sunday afternoon July 22.

RECESS - Snacks provided by Darlene. Very healthy and scruptious.

CLASS CALLED BACK TO ORDER by Margaret, leading 277 (Antioch)

Darlene 278t (Love Shall Never Die)

Stephen S5t (Angel's Hymn)

Elizabeth 45t (Amazing Grace) - Excellent choice!

Renee 108t (Weeping Sinners)

John 52b (Charlestown) - Local favorite.

Josie 254 (Rose of Sharon) - Almost everybody remembered the repeat.

Rob 384 (Panting for Heaven) - 13th most popular.

Suzanne C. 354b (Happy Land)

Margaret 347 (Christians Farewell) stand on verse two.

CLASS DISMISSED with prayer, offered by Stephen.

DULCIMER POSTLUDE - Thank you Margaret!