20180526

Annual Singing of the Lowcountry Sacred Harp

The first day -- Piccolo Spoleto -- The Sacred Harp, 1991 edition

The Leisure Ministries Room, John Wesley United Methodist Church, 626 Savannah Highway, Charleston

9:30 to 3:00 PM Saturday 26 May 2018

The ninth annual Piccolo Spoleto Sacred Harp singing began at 9:30 a.m. with an introductory lesson taught by Stephen Jones leading scales and 49t for practice. He called the class to order at 10:00.

Morning Session: 1 + 16 + 17 for 34 tunes.

Gene Pinion 108t

David Wilson 34b

Cleve Callison 276

Darlene Moak 86

Rob Dillon 569b

Stephen Jones 123b

Robert Kelley 48b

Darlene Moak 122

Gene Pinion 66

Suzanne Coffman 81t Beach Spring

David Wilson 163

Joyce Heath 30b

Chandler Thigpen 162

Gene Pinion 287

David Wilson 163

Cleve Callison 282.

We recessed for refreshments from 10:50 to 11:00.

Rob Dillon brought the class back to order leading 99.

Darlene Moak 278t Love Shall Never Die

Cleve Callison 479

Stephen Jones 45t

Robert Kelley 40

Darlene Moak 38b

Suzanne Coffman 481 (for John)

Joyce Heath 455

Chandler Thigpen 242

Gene Pinion 250

David Wilson 236

Rob Dillon 89

Darlene Moak 209

Cleve Callison 254

Stephen Jones 457

Robert Kelley 268

Suzanne Coffman 312b.

Grace was offered at noon and dinner was enjoyed until 1 o'clock.

Afternoon Session: 18 + 19 + 1 for 38 tunes

Darlene Moak brought the class back to order leading 178.

Rob Kelley 323b

Carol Jules 551b

Joyce Heath 204

Chandler Thigpen 439

Gene Pinion 353

David Wilson 313b

Rob Dillon 475

Darlene Moak 300

Cleve Callison 198

Stephen Jones 52b Charleston

Robert Kelley 127

Suzanne Coffman 159

Joyce Heath 212

Chandler Thigpen 318

Gene Pinion 319

David Wilson 31t

Rob Dillon 29b.

We recessed for refreshments from 1:50 to 2:00 PM. Upon reconvening, announcements were made.

Darlene Moak 320

Cleve Callison 117

Stephen Jones 47b

Suzanne Coffman 47t

Joyce Heath 64

Chandler Thigpen 72b

Gene Pinion 29t

David Wilson 496

Rob Dillon 192

Darlene Moak 371

Stephen Jones 146

Robert Kelley 147b

Suzanne Coffman 51

Joyce Heath 147t

Chandler Thigpen 354b

Gene Pinion 69t

David Wilson 503b

Rob Dillon 73t

Darlene Moak 191.

Stephen Jones thanked our hosts, John Wesley United Methodist Church and Suzanne Coffman, who served as the institutional liaison. Our Piccolo Spoleto intern, Austin, ably manned the registration table, and Suzanne Jones arranged most efficiently. We owe special gratitude to all the stalwarts who worked in the kitchen, and especially to Delynne Lilly, who coordinated the effort. Stephen led 347 as the final song, closed with prayer, and the class was dismissed. A total of 72 tunes were sung.

Chairman -- Stephen Jones

Vice Chairman -- Suzanne Coffman

Secretary -- Rob Dillon