![[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 thirtieth annual all-day Oxford Sacred Harp singing (formerly held at City Hall) will be held on Sunday, March 14, 2010, beginning at 9:45 am sharp. The location is the same as last year, in the Choral Room in the newly-renovated 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 14 is the first day of daylight savings time.
Those arriving Saturday are invited to attend a social at the home of John and Brenda Merritt, 6:00 to 9:00 PM (Central Standard Time). Their home is located east of Oxford on county road 217, just north of US 278/hwy 6.
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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 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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[ Photographs
of the 2007 singing (Martha Beverly) ]
[ Article on the 2007 singing (Lucy Schultze) ]
The twenty-ninth 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 48t. Mark Davis led the morning prayer. Mark Tew led song on page 108t, and the class organized by electing the following officers: Chairman, Warren Steel; Vice Chairman, Mark Tew; Secretary, John Merritt; Arranging Committee, Carolyn Thompson; Hospitality, Anne Steel and Brenda Merritt. Leaders: John Merritt, 176t; Gravis Ballinger (AL), 182; Hugh Bill McGuire, 472; Will Gilman, 268; John Wall, 338; Lena Keeton (AL), 480; Bunk Beasley (AL), 45t; Wanda Capps (AL), 430; Gary Smith (AL), 565; Nathan Zweig (IN), 34b; Lela Crowder (GA), 77t; Bea Carnathan (AL), 205; Danny Creel (AL), 498; Mark Davis, 47b; Kathy Robinson (AL), 546; Emily Creel (AL), 504; Velton Chafin (AL), 355; Henry Guthery (AL), 528; Tim Watkins (TN), 35; Jeff Corbett (AR), 125.
Warren Steel called the class together leading song on page 411. Leaders: Anne Steel, 348b; Kevin Dyess, 274t; Jan Murray, 36b; Josie Hyde (AL), 361; Chuck Howell, 569b; Larry Ballinger (AL), 133; Brenda Merritt, 542; Ken Tate (AL), 107; Arlon Gardner, 277; Dorothea Maynard (TN), 319; Jessica Burnett (AL), 282; Juanita Beasley (AL), 61; Henry McGuire, 183; Margaret Keeton (AL), 91; Faye Donaldson (AL), 225; Lee Burnett (AL), 29b; Natalie Davis, 354b; Sarah Smith (AL), 340; John Van Horn, 189; Jim Greer (TN), 135; Lisa Geist (AL), 304.
The afternoon session began with Mark Tew leading song on page 269. Other leaders: Hannah Tate (AL), 454; Chiquita Walls, 30t; Jack Barbera, 335; Marlin Beasley (AL), 318; Phil Kliewer (TN), 330b; Sr. Susan Karina, 128; Sarah Gilman, 108t; Carolyn Thompson (AL), 442; Nathan Zweig, 331; Janet Jenkins, 288; John Merritt, 400; John Wall, 236; Danny Creel, 34t; Velton Chafin, 177; Lela Crowder, 422. A memorial lesson was held at this time. Warren Steel led 163 in memory of Joe Cobb, John Etheridge, Pauline Childers, and Betty Maynard. Danny Creel led 530 in honor of homebound singers Harrison Creel and Ann Ballard. End of memorial lesson. Other leaders: Dorothea Maynard, 57; Chuck Howell, 232; Brenda Merritt, 436; Henry McGuire, 490; Arlon Gardner, 163t; Bunk and Marlin Beasley, 72b; Tim Watkins, 48b; Josie Hyde, 507; Kevin Dyess, 63; Kathy Robinson, 192; Will Gilman, 273; Hugh Bill McGuire, 396; Wanda Capps, 142; Carolyn Thompson, 383; Henry Guthery, 140; Emily Creel, 228. Following announcements, Warren Steel led the closing song on page 134, and John Van Horn 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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