22nd Rotunda Singing

Alabama Department of Archives & History
Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama
Saturday, February 2, 2019

The 22nd annual session of the Rotunda Singing was held in the foyer of the Department of Archives and History, Montgomery, Alabama. Four songbooks were used: The Colored Sacred Harp; The B. F. White Sacred Harp (Cooper Book), 2012 Revision; The Christian Harmony, 2010 edition; and The Sacred Harp, 1991 edition.

The class was called to order by Bill Hogan leading 214, Hosanna, followed by a warm welcome.
Joey Brackner of the Alabama State Arts Council and Kevin Nutt offered words of welcome and encouraged the singers to enjoy the exhibit of John Kelso’s photographs. Robert Chambless offered the morning prayer.

Christian Harmony.
Leaders:
189, One by One - Joey Brackner
372, I Won't Turn Back - Arlon Gardner
117, Angel Band - Jack Nelson
455t, New Lebanon - Mary Amelia Taylor
336t, Sweet Harmony - Jim Carnes
316, This Heavy Load - Danny Creel
245, Bozrah - Stephen Huffman
362, Shining Light - Katlin Bailey
237, Remember Thy Creator - Daniel Bearden
193, Kay - Regina Derstine.

The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition.
Leaders:
84, Amsterdam - Robert Chambless
112, The Last Words of Copernicus - Chris Parris
303, Heavenly Land - David Ivey (in memory of Jeff and Shelbie Sheppard)
146, Hallelujah - John Tyler Blakeley
546, My Brightest Days - Stanley Smith
318, Present Joys - Ann Riley
218, Mount Pleasant - Judy Caudle (in memory of Eugene Forbes)
347, Christian's Farewell - Arlon Gardner and family
456, Sacred Mount - Bea Aaron
551, Jacob's Vision - Frank Strickland
123t, The Dying Christian - Mary Huffman
47b, Idumea - Jim Aaron
34b, St. Thomas - Vella Dailey.

RECESS

B.F. White Sacred Harp, Cooper Edition.
Leaders:
573, Trusting Jesus - Karen Clark
214, Repentance - Ken Sundberg
100, The Bower of Prayer - Luke Strickland
212, Sharon - Chris Nicholson
410, Willie - Steve Grauberger
453b, Highlands of Heaven - Alice Sundberg
446b, Charming Sound - John Plunkett
464, Hocutt - Nicholas Thompson
132, Evening Shade - Ann Riley
592, The Judgment - Bill Hogan
500, Sweet By and By - Frank Strickland
140, Chicago - David Ivey
38t, Sessions - Mary Huffman.

Colored Sacred Harp.
Leaders:
24, The Signs of the Judgement - Joey Brackner
19, My Mother's Gone - Karen Clark
78, I Love to Think of Jesus - Samuel Sommers
4, Prosperity - Jim Carnes
18, Alone - Steve Grauberger
87, Florida Storm - Stanley Smith
   “Give Me Just a Little More Time” - Herbert Buckhannon and Bill Hogan.
Chris Parris offered the blessing before the noon meal.

LUNCH

The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition.
Leaders:
442, New Jordan - Chris Nicholson
500, Living Hope - Bridgett Hill Kennedy
436, Morning Sun - Jim Carnes
405, The Marcellas - Danny Creel
481, Novakoski - Arlon Gardner
440, North Salem - Nicholas Thompson
472, Akin - Regina Derstine
553, Anthem on the Beginning - Daniel Bearden
178, Africa - Katlin Bailey
569b, Sacred Throne - Stephen Huffman
548, Wootten - Jack Nelson
271b, Restoration - John Plunkett.

Colored Sacred Harp.
Leaders:
12, I Am Thinking To-Day - Ken Sundberg
3, Am I a Soldier of the Cross - David Ivey
95, Shout and Sing - Mary Amelia Taylor
59, It Is Finished - Bill Hogan
30, Jesus My All - John Plunkett.

B.F. White Sacred Harp, Cooper Edition.
Leaders:
380t, Nettie - Mary Amelia Taylor
450, Leaning on Jesus' Breast - Bridgett Hill Kennedy
575, Davis (Lonsdale) - Regina Derstine
156, San Diego - Daniel Bearden
96, Mercy Seat - Robert Chambless
425, Golden Streets - Katlin Bailey
514, Wiley - Jack Nelson
520, Rest for the Soul - Samuel Sommers
89, The Church's Desolation - Stanley Smith.

Christian Harmony.
Leaders:
300, Desire - John Plunkett
109, Not Made with Hands - Herbert Buckhannon
546b, Oak Grove - Judy Caudle
490, Creation (Second) - Chris Nicholson
326, Royal Proclamation - Nicholas Thompson
419b, Fountain - Mary Huffman
133, Juniata - Karen Clark.

Following announcements, Linda Thomas, Stanley Smith, Judy Chambless, Bill Hogan, and Nancy Hogan led 54, My Trust.
Stanley Smith offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—Bill Hogan; Vice Chairman—Joey Brackner; Secretary and Arranging—Linda Thomas and Judy Chambless.