Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The annual Emory Sacred Harp Singing was held in Cannon Chapel, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday before the second Sunday in February. The class was called to order by John Plunkett leading 52t. Andy Morse offered the opening prayer.

Leaders: John Plunkett 452; Jesse Karlsberg 77b, 57; Lauren Bock 131b, 492; Bill Hollingsworth 569t, 354t; John Kelso 531, 370; Lillian Meacham 159, 117; Bob Goodman 145b, 63; Mark Noonan 86, 312b; Leigh Cooper 36b, 318; Elise Eskew 209, 384; David Brodeur 276, 163b.

RECESS

Jesse Karlsberg brought the class back to order leading 31t. John Plunkett called a business session to order, and the following officers were elected to serve: Chairman—John Plunkett; Vice Chairman—David Brodeur; Secretary—Lauren Bock.

Leaders: Jonathan Wood 225t, 365; Mandy Brady 371, 373; Jeannette DePoy 472, 34t; Jenna Strizak 30t, 217; John Hollingsworth 37b, 408; Mark Godfrey 83t, 74t; Andy Morse 417, 176b; Scott DePoy 267, 72b; Malinda Snow 191, 287. Mandy Brady offered the blessing before the noon meal.

LUNCH

John Plunkett brought the class to order for the afternoon session leading 284. Leaders: Anne Carroll 500, 155; Hayden Arp 439, 316; Phillip Langley 222, 110; Amy Armstrong 38b, 32b; Rosemarie Yntema 142, 183; Lela Crowder 39t, 317; Jesse Karlsberg 432; Lauren Bock 434; Bill Hollingsworth 236; Mark Godfrey 442; Jeannette DePoy 224; Mark Noonan 47b; Andy Morse 448t; Leigh Cooper 112.

RECESS

The class was brought back to order by David Brodeur leading 143. Leaders: John Kelso 212; Jenna Strizak 421; Scott DePoy 274t; Anne Carroll 95; Malinda Snow 269; John Hollingsworth 71; Hayden Arp 340; Jonathan Wood 74b; Rosemarie Yntema 228; Phillip Langley 546; Lela Crowder 65.

Following announcements, John Plunkett led 46 as the closing song. Jenna Strizak offered a closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—John Plunkett; Vice Chairman—David Brodeur; Secretary—Lauren Bock