![[PHOTO]](pix/mcguire-brady.jpg) Hugh Bill McGuire and the late Amanda Denson Brady take a turn in the hollow square at the all-day singing at Oxford City Hall, March 11, 2007. Photo by Martha Beverly. |
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Hugh Bill McGuire and the late Amanda Denson Brady take a turn in the hollow square at the all-day singing at Oxford City Hall, March 11, 2007. Photo by Martha Beverly. |
The twenty-eighth annual Oxford all-day Sacred Harp singing was held on Sunday, March 9, 2008, beginning at 9:45 am sharp in the choral room of the music building at the University of Mississippi. The singing, which takes place annually on the second Sunday in March, attracts singers from Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, and other states, is sponsored by the City of Oxford, the department of music, and the Center for the Study of Southern Culture. For further information, call Warren Steel at (662) 236-5356 or e-mail mudws@olemiss.edu
The singing, which takes place annually on the second Sunday in March, attracting singers from Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, and other states, is sponsored by the City of Oxford, the Center for the Study of Southern Culture, and the University of Mississippi department of music. For further information, call Warren Steel at (662) 236-5356 or e-mail mudws@olemiss.edu
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The twenty-eighth annual Oxford Sacred Harp singing took place in the choral room of the music building at the University of Mississippi. Warren Steel called the class to order by leading song on page 138b. John Van Horn led the morning prayer. Mark Tew led song on page 48t, and the class organized by electing the following officers: Chairman, Warren Steel; Vice Chairman, Mark Tew; Secretary, John Merritt; Arranging Committee, Lisa Geist; Hospitality, Linda Boulton, Anne Steel, and Brenda Merritt. Leaders: John Merritt, 288; Marlin Beasley, 317; Emily Creel, 318; Wanda Capps, 299; Don Traylor, 408; Bunk Beasley, 72b; Charlotte Webb, 69b; Bea Carnathan, 496; John Van Horn, 378b; Juanita Beasley, 61; Travis Keeton, 129; Gravis Ballinger, 203; Lon Webb, 358; Hugh Bill McGuire, 394; Bruce Headrick, 59.
Warren Steel called the class together leading song on page 215. Leaders: Sandra Wilkinson, 384; Jim Greer, 81; Jan Murray, 31b; Velton Chafin, 454; Carolyn Thompson, 196; Darlene Reynolds, 569b; John Plunkett, 447; Kevin Dyess, 128; Earl Ballinger, 139; David Jennings, 45t; Sarah Smith, 340; Jeff Corbett, 86; Phil Kliewer, 87; Judy Caudle, 522.
John Merritt called the class together leading song on page 176t. Leaders: Bridgett Hill, 269; Henry McGuire, 269; John Wall, 217; Mark Davis, 556; Myron Wilkinson, 39b; Anne Steel, 348b; Gary Smith, 66; Drew McGuire, 349.
The afternoon session began with Mark Tew leading song on page 460. Other leaders: Danny Creel, 532; Larry Ballinger, 540; Natalie Davis, 354; Josie Hyde, 507; Stephanie Tingler, 476. A memorial lesson was held. Marlin Beasley led 475 for those deceased since March 2007: Flarce Creel, Edith Tate, Wilton Donaldson, LaRue Allen, Delores Beasley, Furn Kitchens, Alex Mennella, Garnsey McGough, Madeleine Steel, and Amanda Denson Brady. Warren Steel led 65 for the sick and shut-ins. End of memorial lesson. Other leaders: Margaret Keeton, 276; Henry Guthery, 549; Julie Heerin, 63; Sarah Tidwell, 146; Lena Keeton, 159; Brenda Merritt, 542; Glenn Keeton, 236; Chuck Howell, 112; Janet Jenkins, 117; Rachel Green, 328; Harrison Creel 512; Logan Green, 171; Robert Green, 222; Lisa Geist, 304. Following announcements, the officers, together with Jack Barbera, led the closing song on page 285, and Mark Davis dismissed the class with prayer.
Chairman - Warren Steel, mudws@olemiss.edu
Vice-Chairman - Mark Tew, eemdt@olemiss.edu
Secretary - John Merritt
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