14th Rotunda Singing

Alabama Department of Archives & History
Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama
Saturday, February 5, 2011

The 14th annual session of the Rotunda Singing was held on Saturday before the first Sunday in February in the foyer of the Department of Archives and History, Montgomery, Alabama. Four song books were used: The Sacred Harp, 1991 edition; The Christian Harmony, 2010 edition; The B. F. White Sacred Harp (Cooper Book), 1992 Revision; and The Colored Sacred Harp.

The class was called to order by Bill Hogan leading 36b (CB), Ninety-Fifth Psalm.
He welcomed the class and introduced Joey Brackner of the Alabama State Council on the Arts. The opening prayer was offered by Henry Guthery.

The following officers were elected or appointed to serve: Chairman—Bill Hogan, Vice Chairman—Joey Brackner, Secretary—Nancy Hogan; Arranging Committee—Cassie Allen, Judy Chambless, and Nancy Hogan.

The first session of singing was from The B.F. White Sacred Harp, Cooper Edition.
Leaders:
82, Bound for Canaan - Bill Hogan
148, Jefferson - Nancy Hogan
146, Hallelujah - Adrian Nall and Voncile Nall
355, Hinder Me Not - Cassie Allen
286b, Melody - Nathan Rees
340, The Rock That Is Higher Than I - Ken Sundberg
573, Trusting Jesus - Karen Clark
474, Rest for the Weary - Alice Sundberg
393, I'm Wandering To and Fro - Robert Walker
98, Glory Shone Around - Jonathon Smith.

The second session of singing was from the Christian Harmony, 2010.
Leaders:
91, There is a Fountain - Billy Thompson
166, What Can I Do? - Michael Spencer
1, Weary Rest - Henry Guthery
180, The Sinless Summerland - David Daniel
149, A Good Time Coming - Ann Jett
287, Indian Convert - Luke Daniel
248, Twilight is Falling - Kugar Crump
187, The Gospel Pool - Jonathan Blakeley
117, Angel Band - Steve Grauberger.
Mr. Ed Bridges, Director of the Archives, offered welcome comments to the class.

RECESS

The class was called to order by Jim Carnes leading 436, Morning Sun.
The third session of singing was from The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition.
Leaders:
313t, Concord - Hubert Nall
225t, Reynolds - Robert Chambless
318, Present Joys - Jack Nelson
568, I Want to Go to Heaven - Bea Carnathan
142, Stratfield - Ann Webb
285t, Arnold - Fred Hoerr
35, Saints Bound for Heaven - Audrie Blakeley and J.T. Blakeley
460, Sardis - Doug Conn
178, Africa - Darlu Nall
430, Arbacoochee - Waylon Blakeley and Chita Blakeley
503, Lloyd - Jim Aaron
276, Bridgewater - Graham Pritchett
282, I'm Going Home - Wayne Morgan
501, O'Leary - Judy Chambless
68b, Ortonville - Ercyl Vidrine.

The fourth session of singing was from the Colored Sacred Harp.
Leaders:
4, Prosperity - Bill Hogan
18, Alone - Kennon Smith
12, I Am Thinking To-Day - Karen Clark
62, My Friend - Judy Chambless
24, The Signs of the Judgement - Ken Sundberg
63, On the Way to Glory - Steve Grauberger
87, Florida Storm - Bill Hogan
   “Give Me Just a Little More Time” - Karen Clark and Bill Hogan and Nancy Hogan.
Hubert Nall offered the blessing for the noon meal.

LUNCH

The afternoon session was called to order by Bill Hogan leading 497, The Bitter Cup.
Leaders and selections from the B.F. White Sacred Harp, Cooper Edition:
361, Loving Jesus - Joey Brackner
100, The Bower of Prayer - Frank Strickland
239, David's Lamentation - Kennon Smith
406, New Harmony - Ermon Richmond
77t, The Child of Grace - Tim Taylor
30b, Prospect - Michael Rogers
484, My Country 'Tis of Thee (America) - Jim McIntyre and Geri McIntyre
67, Columbus - Gavin Blakeley
31t, Ninety-Third Psalm - Fred Hoerr
358, Murillo's Lesson - Adrian Nall
501, That Beautiful Land - Robert Walker.

The second afternoon session was held from the Christian Harmony, 2010.
Leaders:
120, Home in the Sky - Michael Spencer
70b, Brown - Martha Thompson
121t, Prosperity - Robert DuPree
339, Samanthra - Jonathon Smith
170, On My Way - Ann Jett
184, Where We'll Never Grow Old - David Daniel
64, Youthful Blessings - Nathan Rees
178, That Beautiful Land - Billy Thompson
214, Hosanna - Nancy Hogan
213, Be Committed - Haley Odom
133, Juniata - Bill Hogan
189, One by One - Karen Clark
364, Redemption (Second) - Cassie Allen.

RECESS

The class was called to order by Henry Guthery leading 269, Bear Creek.
The third afternoon session was held from The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition.
Leaders:
39b, Sharpsburg - Cassie Allen (for Christine Keeble and for Bud Oliver)
480, Redemption - Jack Nelson
99, Gospel Trumpet - Robert Walker
472, Akin - Bea Carnathan
176b, Blooming Youth - Hubert Nall
421, Sweet Morning - Fred Hoerr and Marty Hoerr
384, Panting for Heaven - Ann Webb
47t, Primrose - Jim Carnes
189, Montgomery - Jonathon Smith
290, Victoria - Tim Taylor
56t, Columbiana - Nathan Rees (for Sandy Ivey and for Judy Caudle)
467, Lisbon - Karen Clark (in memory of Bob Meek).
Following announcements, Bill Hogan and Joey Brackner led 146, Hallelujah, as the closing song.
Kennon Smith offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—Bill Hogan; Vice Chairman—Joey Brackner; Secretary—Nancy Hogan.