![[PHOTO]](pix/scruggs.jpg) The Music Building at the University of Mississippi. One-half mile north of the Old Taylor Road exit on US 278. |
The thirty-second annual all-day Oxford Sacred Harp singing (formerly held at City Hall) will be held on Sunday, March 11, 2012, beginning at 9:45 am sharp, in the Choral Room of the Music Building at the east end of the beautiful Oxford campus of the University of Mississippi. Those coming to Oxford from the east on U.S. highway 278 (also known as highway 6) will go one half-mile past the downtown exit, and take the very next exit for "Old Taylor Road"; turn right and proceed one half-mile north, past the baseball field, to the very next building. From Memphis or Jackson, take I-55 to Batesville and US 278 (hwy 8) to Oxford, take the third Oxford exit (Old Taylor Road), turn left and proceed as above. The choral room is in the nearest section of this building: turn right into the parking lot, park near the south end of the building, and go in the southernmost door, or take the handicap ramps to the next door to the north. Potluck dinner will be served just down the hall. The map below shows how to find the Music Building, and its relationship to the scenic Courthouse Square, where you may wish to tour or shop on your visit. Please note that March 11 is the first day of daylight savings time.
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The Music Building at the University of Mississippi. One-half mile north of the Old Taylor Road exit on US 278. |
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 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 thirty-first annual Oxford Sacred Harp Singing was held in the choral room of the Music Building at the University of Mississippi campus, Oxford, Mississippi, on the second Sunday in March. The class was called to order by Warren Steel leading 48t. He welcomed everyone, and led 138b. The opening prayer was offered by Mark Davis, who led 123t and 101t. The class entered into a business session, and the following officers were elected or appointed to serve: Chairman--Warren Steel; Vice Chairman--Mark Davis; Secretary--Judy Caudle; Arranging Committee--Carolyn Thompson. Leaders: Judy Caudle (AL) 49t, 182; Travis Keeton (AL) 179, 112; Darlene Reynolds 490, 569b; Chuck Howell 373, 49b; Hannah Tate (AL) 436, 542; Daly Evans and Caroline Walker 87, 424; Julie Heeren (TN) 278t, 430; Hugh Bill McGuire 215; Dana Williams, and Jacie Williams 354b; Jan Murray 457, 275t; Bea Carnathan (AL) 205, 472; Tom George (AL) 476, 435.
Warren Steel led 411 to bring the class back to order. Leaders: Linda Thomas (AL) 345b, 131b; Jesse McClendon (AL) 358, 39t; Lela Crowder (GA) 306, 39b; Vickie Neyman 30t; Angela Myers (AL) 128, 350; Gravis Ballinger (AL) 77t; John Wall 142, 38b; Dennis George (AL) 229, 543; Cheyenne Ivey (AL) 31t, 176b; Elene Stovall (AL) 216, 534; Bridgett Hill Kennedy (AL) 391; Mark Tew 183.
The afternoon session was called to order by Henry Guthery (AL) leading 189. Leaders: Sister Susan Dickey 117, 59; Danny Creel (AL) 383, 222; John Van Horn 163t, 300; Larry Ballinger (AL) 428, 540; Bobby Neyman 479, 178; Steve Adams (AL) 309, 378t; Ken Tate (AL) 201, 220 (for Josie Hyde); John Plunkett (GA) 50t, 308; Mary Amelia Taylor 73t, 497; Andrew Farris 66, 120; Adonis Neyman 45t, 68b; Dameron Neyman 72b; Brenda Chafin Merritt 336, 192; Chris Ballinger (AL) 44, 122; Jeff Corbett (AR) 546, 565; Chiquita Walls 388, 167; Janet Jenkins 268, 269; Henry McGuire 280, 532; Xaris Martinez 121, 283; Charlie Gates 85; Ross Brand 203, 376; Carolyn Thompson (AL) 440, 442. Warren Steel, Mark Davis, and Judy Caudle led 235 as the closing song, and the class was dismissed with prayer offered by John Plunkett.
Chairman - Warren Steel, mudws@olemiss.edu
Vice-Chairman - Mark Davis,
Secretary - Judy Caudle
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