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