Song frequency list
Jane Spencer has compiled a list of all songs in the Carolina book and how often they have been sung over the past few year. One document is sorted from most frequently sung to least; the other lists songs by the order they appear in the book. Very interesting and a challenge to sing those unsung ones!
June 29, 2008 - Greeneville
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Greeneville, Tennessee
Selections from “New Harp of Columbia”
107 – Holy Manna – Don Wiley
208 – Ode on Science – Dan Huger
80b – Shawmut – Gary Poe
144A – Salutation – Sharon Kellam
38 – Bradley – Mary Baumeister
40 – Aurora – Jeff Farr
75t – Anticipation - Chris Wilhelm
52A – Evening Shade – Julianne Wiley
42 – Lenox – Don W.
52 – Ballerma – Dan H.
129t – Dublin – Gary P.
124 – The Saint’s Adieu – Sharon K.
180 – Whitestown – Mary B.
154A – Solitude in the Grove – Jeff F.
15 – Prospect – Chris W.
144 – Rowley – Julianne W
68 – Paradise - Don W.
We sang “The Wedding Hymn” and “Ruth” in preparation for the upcoming marriage of Jeremy Shipp and Sarah Baird.
We concluded with “Parting Hand” and Jeff Farr dismissed the class with prayer. There were twelve singers present, five of whom drove over from North Carolina. The day was moderately warm with scattered showers upon our dry and thirsty land.
July 20, 2008 - The Old Fields
Sunday July 20, 2008
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area
Elizabethton, Tennessee
Selections fron "The Christian Harmony"
381-D - Holy Manna
36b - Albion
67b - Dundee
141b - Detroit
289b - Happy Land
78b - New Britain
86 - Ortonville
59t - Mear
293 - Lenox
72t - Jordan
117 - Angel Band
359 - Wondrous Love
200b - Parting Hand
There were twenty present, representing three states and one foreign country (New Zealand). We welcomed some newcomers and learned that there is some "Sacred Harp" background with some of us. Possibly more to say about this later.
July 27, 2008 - Greeneville
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Greeneville, Tennessee
Selections from "The New Harp of Columbia". "A" indicates the appendix (back of the book).
107 - Holy Manna
62t - Peterboro
63t - Naomi
136 - The Pearl
22A - Detroit
60 - Importunity
61 - Leander
56b - Warrenton
73t - Oh, Sing Me To Heaven!
108b - Harwell
97t - Temple
115 - Northfield
206 - Western Mount Pleasant
52t - Ballerma
74 - Never Part Again
94 - Devizes
68 - Paradise
162A - David's Lamentation
174 - Oliphant
144 - Rowley
95 - Parting Hand
That's twenty one songs and a few of them are new to us. This is one thing that makes this gathering attractive and fun. (Note to file: Try again on 136.)
There were eleven singers present, including newcomers from Southwest Virginia. The day was quite warm, but there was a breeze.
August 10, 2008 - Elizabethton
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Carter Mansion
Elizabethton, Tennessee
Selections from "The Christian Harmony"
78b - New Britain
67b - Dundee
293 - Lenox
289b - Happy Land
117 - Angel Band
359 - Wondrous Love
This was our first experience of a "presentation" singing. Although we are new and learing, the class was very attentive and accomplished some good singing, using songs that we had worked on before. We still took the time to work on parts as needed. This is how we will continue to learn.
One of our observers bought a book and another took the pictures that are on the Where we go page. So, the Old Fields Singers may find events like this work for us.
The day was clear, breezy and mild. There were around fifteen in the square.
August 17, 2008 - Elizabethton
Sunday, August 17, 2008
The Old Fields
Elizabethton, Tennessee
Selections from "The Christian Harmony"
- New Britain
- Albion
- Dundee
- Windham
- Wondrous Love
- Lenox
- Northfield
- Idumea
- Angel Band
- Holy Manna
- Ninety-Third
- Parting Hand
Four of the twelve songs were new to the group as a whole. At peak there were 22 in the square. Bill Speight took some nice pictures that are posted on the "where we go" page.
The day was warm, but not too muggy.
August 31, 2008 - Greeneville
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Greeneville, Tennessee
Selections from "New Harp of Columbia"
107 - Holy Manna
25 - Ninety-Third
23b - Duke Street
128b - Ortonville
57 - Protection
39t - China
125b - New Haven
35 - Ninety-Fifth
94 - Devizes
56b - Warrenton
143 - Wondrous Love
42 - Lenox
64b - Fountain
65 - Texas
14 - Mear
219 - Farewell Anthem
144 - Rowley
40 - Auora
124 - The Saint's Adieu
110 - Old Hundred
There were seven singers in a small square; a tiny square. But, the sound was lovely. We welcomed a first time singer with the group who is a regular at the Old Fields. The day was sunny and hot. The days shorten as fall approaches.
September 21, 2008 - The Old Fields
Sunday, September 21, 2008
The Old Fields
Elizabethton, Tennessee
From "The Christian Harmony"
381-D - Holy Manna
81t - Maitland
36b - Albion
136 - Sherburne
67b - Dundee
293 - Lenox
55b - Idumea
214 - Hosanna
129t - Coronation
64 - The Penitent's Prayer
207t - Windham
128b - Hester
200b - Parting Hand
Don Wiley, Julianne Wiley, Alexander Garden and Chad Bogart led. There were 16 present. We began a sign up sheet for the dinner at our upcoming all day singing. The weather was sunny and mild with a cooling breeze.
September 28, 2008 - Headrick Chapel
October 3 & 4, 2008 - Natural Tunnel State Park
Natural Tunnel State Park
Duffield, Scott County, Virginia
October 3 & 4, 2008
All selections from The Christian Harmony (‘Carolina book”)
Friday evening
Joy Nihil of the Cove Ridge Arts Council welcomed the group and introduced Don Wiley who spoke briefly of other singing events in the local area. Don introduced Dan Huger who conducted a short school about the history of the tradition and the basic rudiments.
After the square was formed, Dan led the class in
78b – New Britain
Then the following songs were lead
67b – Dundee, Jane Spencer
225b – Martin, Don Wiley
33b – Lisbon, Mike Spencer
207t – Windham, Tina Becker
59t – Mear, Ann Strange
103b – Fish Pond, Julianne Wiley
359 – Wondrous Love, Alexander Garden
55b – Idumea, Dan Huger, by request
289b – Happy Land, Don Wiley
76b – Night
Closing prayer – Don Wiley
There were around 40 in attendance.
Saturday – all day
381-D – Holy Manna, Don Wiley
Opening prayer – Don Wiley
Jane Spencer then led a brief scale practice and took various questions.
59t – Mear, Jane Spencer
129t – Coronation
128t – Ninety-Fifth, Scott Swanton
130b – Passing Away
85b – Idumea, Larry Beveridge
70b - Brown
25b – Brimmer, Dan Huger
185b – Corinth
35b – Boylston, Ann Strange
30b – Dennis, Mike Spencer
23b – Evening Hymn
36 – Albion, Don Wiley
171t – Sessions
63b – Azmon, Tina Becker
367 – David’s Lamentation
269t – Restoration, Julianne Wiley
296 – Lenox
89b – Northfield – Alexander Garden
88 – Pisgah, Jane Spencer
78t – Fountain
215 – In That Morning, Scott Swanton
214 - Hosanna
221t – Pleyel’s Hymn, Larry Beveridge
24b – Frederica, Dan Huger
24t – Volusia, Ann Strange with Jane Spencer
24b – Olean, Mike Spencer
361 – Solemn Thought
Prayer – Scott Swanton
Dinner
87t – Zerah, Tina Becker
189b – Retreat, Don Wiley
245t – Bozrah, Julianne Wiley
338b – Davis, Alexander Garden
133 – Juniata, Jane Spencer
135 – Raymond- shapes & poetry, Scott Swanton
255t – Watchman, Larry Beveridge
56t – America, Dan Huger
86 – Ortonville, Ann Strange
267 – Louisiana, Mike Spencer
136 – Sherburne, Tina Becker
199b – Vernon, Don Wiley, by request
141b – Detroit, Julianne Wiley
345b – The Shepherd’s Star, Alexander Garden
63t – Condescension, Jane Spencer
268 – Come Ye To The Waters
261t – The Good Shepherd – Dan Huger
344 – Morality, Ann Strange
64t – The Penitent’s Prayer, Mike Spencer
67b – Dundee – shapes and v3 only, Larry Beveridge
117 – Angel Band, Don Wiley by request
200b – Parting Hand
Closing prayer – Dan Huger
There were around 35 in attendance. At both sessions, newcomers participated fully, including coming to stand in the square.
Very large and sincere thanks to the Arts Council, specifically to Jean Brown and her group of hardworking volunteers and the cheerful and helpful park staff. We were very well taken care of at this lovely place. And my personal appreciation to my singing friends who travelled to support this initial singing in SW Virginia.
We enjoyed crisp and clear autumn weather, good food, good fellowship and good singing!
October 19, 2008 - The Old Fields
Sunday, October 19, 2008
The Old Fields
Elizabethton, Tennessee
All selections from "The Christian Harmony"
78b – New Britain
68b – Arlington
269t – Restoration
250 – Realms of the Blest
259 – Wondrous Love
117 – Angel Band
293 – Lenox
289b – Happy Land
255t – Watchman
67b – Dundee
81t – Maitland
345b – The Shepherd’s Star
200b – Parting Hand
Leaders: Don Wiley, Julianne Wiley. Alexander Garden. And some in the class are beating time while singing. This is good! 345b was “sight singing” for all of us, except Alexander.
Picture perfect fall weather. Frost is on the pumpkin.
October 26, 2008 - Greeneville
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Greeneville, Tennessee
All selections from "New Harp of Columbia"
107 - Holy Manna
106 - Overton
99 - Morning Trumpet
68t - Paradise
42 - Lenox
64 - Fountain
81b - Golden Hill
56b - Warrenton
206 - Western Mount Pleasant
146 - Edom
163 - New Topia
169 - Amsterdam
168A - Lena
110 - North Salem
97A - Athens
57- Protection
68b - Albany
35 - Ninety
-Fifth
69b - Middleton
111 - Hamburg
52t - Balerma
95 - Parting Hand
There were eleven singers and three listeners. And the square was rotated ninety degrees to keep the leads from freezing to death.
November 1, 2008 - The Old Fields
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Second Annual Old Fields Singing
Elizabethton, Carter County, Tennessee
Selections from “The Christian Harmony” (1879 revision)
Jennifer Bauer, Park Manager, welcomed the class and related some of the history of the Old
Fields / Sycamore Shoals.
381-D – Holy Manna, Don Wiley
Opening prayer
240 – Morning Light
78b – New Britain, Jeff Farr
289b – Happy Land
259 – Wondrous Love, Alexander Garden
215t – In That Morning
29b – Hants, Chris Wilhelm
70b – Brown
291b – Warrenton, Dan Huger
341 – The Lone Pilgrim
33a – St. Thomas, Mary Baumeister
81t – Maitland
63b – Azmon, Tina Becker
89b – Northfield
245t – Bozrah, Randy Webber
217 – Jerusalem
293- Lenox, Leslie Booher & Julianne Wiley
117 – Angel Band
171t – Sessions, Don Wiley
170t – Refuge
269t – Restoration, Jeff Farr
148 - Leander
Blessing – Chad Bogart
Dinner
345b – The Shepherds’s Star, Alexander Garden
59b – Mear
103b – Fish Pond, Gary Poe
255a – Watchman
102b – Fleeting Days, Chris Wilhelm
99 – Pleasant Hill
64t – The Penitent’s Prayer – Dan Huger
207t – Windham
58b – Primrose, Mary Baumeister
130b – Passing Away
136 – Sherburne – Tina Becker
367 – David’s Lamentation
346 – Star In The East – Randy Webber
170b – Bohemia
159a – The Saint’s Delight – Julianne Wiley & Leslie Booher
360 - The Saint’s Bound For Heaven
381-A – Not Made With Hands, Don Wiley
248b – Union
214 – Hosanna, Jeff Farr
361 – Solemn Thought – Alexander Garden
338b – Davis
58t – Liverpool, Chris Wilhelm
208b – French Broad v 1 & 2
208b – French Broad v 3 – Dan Huger
158 – The Land of Rest
76b - Night
200 – Parting Hand – Don Wiley
Closing prayer – Dan Huger
42 were present in the morning session with listeners coming in and out throughout the day. Thanks to “Friends of Sycamore Shoals” and Sherri Hyder for the hospitality contributions. It was a fine
singing with an especially memorable meal on a picture perfect late autumn day.
Minutes recorded by Cheryl Summers.
November 9, 2008 - The Old Fields
Sunday, November 9, 2008
The Old Fields
Elizabethton, Tennessee
Selections from “The Christian Harmony” (Carolina)
78 – New Britain
293 - Lenox
169b – Devotion
59t - Mear
240 – Morning Light
117 – Angel Band
103b – Fish Pond
35b – Boylston
359 -Wondrous Love
67b – Dundee
381-A – Not Made With Hands
381-C – Twilight Is Falling
55b – Idumea
215t – In That Morning
289b – Happy Land
255t – Watchman
200b – Parting Hand
Leaders: Don Wiley, Julianne Wiley. Alexander Garden and Chad Bogart. There were twelve singers present, including three first timers.
November 30, 2008 - St. Paul, Virginia
Sunday, November 30, 2008
St Mark’s Episcopal Church
St. Paul, Russell County, Virginia
Selections from "The Christian Harmony" (Carolina)
117 – Angel Band
78b – New Britain
55b – Idumea
207t – Windham
137 – Antioch
89b – Northfield
129t – Coronation
128b – Hester
346 – Star In The East
359 – Wondrous Love
255t – Watchman
Leaders were Alexander Garden, Rhody Jane Meadows and Don Wiley. There were 21 present at the beginning. This is a very good beginning for regular singing in southwest Virginia. There was a cold rain falling all day – a welcome blessing, indeed.
December 28, 2008 - Greeneville
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Greeneville, Tennessee
Selections from "The New Harp of Columbia"
107 - Holy Manna
34t - Anvern
152 - Milford
101- Winter
84 - Midnight Cry
30 - Sion's Security
20b - Hebron
64t - Zerah
29t - Convoy
62t - Peterboro
63b - Azmon
63t - Naomi
64b - Fountain
65 - Texas
67b - New Year
94 - Devizes
11 - Old Hundred
98 - Liberty
114t- Zion
144 - Rowley
108A - Star in the East
51 - Mount Olivet
95 - Parting Hand
Six singers present. Quality compensated for quantity.
Sunday, January 11, St Paul, Virginia
Sunday, January 11, 2009
St Mark’s Episcopal Church
St. Paul, Russell County, Virginia
59t - Mear
145b - Consolation
129t - Coronation
215t - In That Morning
306 Middlebury
55b - Idumea
225b - Martin
214 - Hosanna
255t - Watchman
381-A - Not Made With Hands
117 - Angel Band
381-C Twilight Is Falling
Leaders: Alexander Garden, Leslie Booher, Julianne Wiley, Don Wiley. 22 singers present
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Sunday, February 8, 2009
St Mark’s Episcopal Church
St. Paul, Russell County, Virginia
Selections from "The Christian Harmony" - Carolina book.
128t - Ninety Fifth
129t - Coronation
55b - Idumea
58b - Primrose
381-C - Twilight Is Falling
128b - Hester
159t - The Saint's Delight
255t - Watchman
245t - Bozrah
153 - Columbus
41t - Mediation
51 - Lonsdale
215t - In That Morning
189b - Retreat
339 - Samanthra
103b - Fish Pond
293 - Lenox
214 - Hosanna - for George McNabb - rest in peace, Uncle
381-A - Not Made With Hands
117 - Angel Band
86 - Ortonville
89b - Northfield
381 - D - Holy Manna
361 - Solemn Thought
200 - Parting Hand
Closed with prayer. There were 16 singers present. Leaders: Alexander Garden, Eddie Mash, Rhody Jane Meadows, Julianne Wiley, Don Wiley.
Sunday, February 15, 2009 - The Old Fields
The Old Fields
Elizabethton, Tennessee
Selections from “The Christian Harmony” (Carolina)
Opening prayer
381-D - Holy Manna
78b - New Britain
67b - Dundee
214 - Hosanna
115b - It Is I
381-C - Twilight Is Falling
235 - Faithful Soldier
117 - Angel Band
129t - Coronation
245t - Bozrah
359 - Wondrous Love
329 - Redeeming Grace
255t - Watchman
293 - Lenox
34b - Lockport
207t - Windham
178b - Duke Street
381-A - Not Made With Hands
200b - Parting Hand
Cosing prayer. Twenty singers present including some first timers and some listeners. Leaders: Leslie Booher, Alexander Garden, Chad Bogart, Don Wiley and Julianne Wiley.
Sunday, February 22, 2009 - Greeneville
Selections from "The New Harp of Columbia"
107 - Holy Manna
53b - Dundee
11 - Old Hundred
56b - Warrenton
74 - Never Part Again
18 - Windham
52A - Evening Shade - all verses - all repeats
12 - Albion
180 - Whitestown
57 - Protection
206 - Western Mount Pleasant
144 Rowley
145 Oliphant
144t - Zion
143 - Wondrous Love
109 - Bruce's Address Spiritualized
99 - Morning Trumpet
115 - Northfield
68 - Paradise
59b - Arlington
44 - Idumea (poetry from appendix)
95 - Parting Hand
Closing prayer. There were nine singers including two newcomers.
Sunday, March 1, 2008 - Natural Tunnel
Sunday. March 1, 2009
Natural Tunnel State Park Visitor Center
Duffield, Scott County, Virginia
Alexander Garden conducted a brief singing school and then led opening prayer.
Selections from "The Christian Harmony" (Carolina)
59t - Mear
78b - New Britain
240 - Morning Light
67b - Dundee
207t - Windham
55b - Idumea
117 - Angel Band
226t - Rock of Ages
36b - Albion
86 - Ortonville
293 - Lenox
215 - In That Morning
200b - Parting Hand
Closing prayer.
Leders: Alexander Garden, Don Wiley, Leslie Booher and Julianne Wiley.
Around twenty five present, most of whom were first timers. Jean Brown and friends served refreshments at the break. The day was cold, damp and blustery, but we were spared the snow that fell to our east and west.
Sunday, March 15, 2009 - The Old Fields
Sunday, March 15, 2009
The Old Fields
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area
Elizabethton, (Carter County) Tennessee
All selections from
"Christian Harmony" (Carolina book)
381-D - Holy Manna
78b - New Britain
59t - Mear
35b - Boylston
360 - The Saints Bound For Heaven
117 - Angel Band
171 - Sessions
215t - In Than Morning
86 - Ortonville
214 - Hosanna
248b - Union
261t - The Good Shepherd
72t - Jordan
381-C - Twilight Is Falling
200b - Parting Hand
Leaders: Sharon Kellam, Gary Poe, Leslie Booher. Julianne Wiley, Don Wiley. 16 singers present, including some newcomers. A mild, cloudy and damp day.
Sunday, March 29, 2009 - Greeneville
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Greeneville, Tennessee
Selections from New Harp of Columbia
107 - Holy Manna
144-A - Salutation
78 - Cray Ridge
133 - Newport
12 - Albion
110 - North Salem
181b - Boylston - (in memoriam)
38 - Bradley
163 - New Topia
23b - Duke Street
124 The Saint's Adieu
30 - Sion's Security
59b - Arlington
22-A - Detroit
24 - Salvation
94 - Devizes
95 - Parting Hand
Six singers enjoyed the singing on a blustery dogwood winter day.
Sunday, April 26, 2009 - Milligan College, Tennessee
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Hopwood Memorial Christian Church
175th Anniversary Observance
Milligan College, Carter County, Tennessee
All selections from “The Christian Harmony” (Carolina book)
Following dinner in the church hall, singers gathered in the sanctuary. While waiting for the attendees to join us, we sang
95b – Canaan’s Land, Dan Huger
153 – Columbus, Don Wiley
59t – Mear, Alexander Garden
46t – The Hill of Zion, Mary Baumeister
269t – Restoration, Jeff Farr
Pastor Tim Ross gave an opening prayer. Don Wiley made a very brief introduction to the shapes and led 78b – New Britain, by the parts. Then the singing proceeded with
86 - Ortonville
128t -Ninety - Fifth, Dan H
31t - Home, Mary B
255t -Watchman, Jeff F
245t Bozrah, Alexander G
129t – Coronation, Julianne Wiley
207t – Windham, Dan H
64t – The Penitent’s Prayer, Don W
170t – Refuge, Mary B
255b – Talmar, Jeff F
60t – Dunlap’s Creek, Alexander G
117 – Angel Band, Don W by request
178b – Duke Street, Julianne W
141b – Detroit, Dan H by request
261t – The Good Shepherd
103b – Fish Pond, Mary B
359 – Wondrous Love, Jeff F by request
94 – Plenary, Alexander G
293 – Lenox, Don W by request
36b – Albion, Julianne W
120 – The Lonesome Dove, Dan H
215t – In That Morning, Don W
200b – Parting Hand
Closing prayer
Class was 34 at peak. A heretofore cool Spring yielded to a sunny, warm and windy day. Our thanks to the church for inviting us to be a part of their celebration.
Minutes recorded by Don Wiley
Sunday, May 31, Greeneville, Tennessee
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Greeneville, Tennessee
Selections from New Harp of Columbia
107 - Holy Manna
80b - Shawmut
81b - Golden Hill
158 - Montgomery
133t - Today - for John Plunkett
52A - Evening Shade
144 - Rowley
195 - Easter Anthem
125b - New Haven
68t - Paradise
15 - Prospect
155 - Exhortation
42 - Lenox
38 - Bradley
56b - Warrenton
114t - Zion
117 - Coronation
69b - Middleton
12 - Albion
73t - Oh Sing To Me Of Heaven!
95 - Parting Hand
There were 11 singers, including four newcomers - two from Jonesborough and two from Australia.
Today - page 133t
Chris called this song for John Plunkett. The struggled with an unfamiliar tune with unusual harmony and unusual timing. But, by the third verse, we had almost gotten it. Even the bass gets a couple of notes on pitch.
All that aside. if you choose to play this,or even if you don't, please do send a prayer for the health and peace of our friend.
New Bethel singing - June 6, 2009
Sunday at the Old Fields March 21, 2010
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Singing at the Old Fields
All selections from Carolina Christian Harmony
68b – Arlington
80t – Caddo
214 – Hosanna
215t – In That Morning
269t – Restoration
367 – David’s Lamentation
78b – New Britain
163t – Hollis
89b – Northfield
293 – Lenox
88 – Pisgah
315 – David’s Victory
207t – Windham
117 – Angel Band
178b – Duke Street
24b – Fredrica
171t – Sessions
30b – Dennis
31t – Home
160b – Hebron
191b – Oh! Turn, Sinner
328 – Pass Me Not
76b – Night
About twelve singers, including three newcomers and a couple of names added to e-mail list.
The April third Sunday (22nd) will be at the old log church at Sinking Creek Baptist. Also, announcement was made of an all day singing in Bristol – Saturday before the 4th Sunday in May. See the website for additional details, including other upcoming singings.
Minutes recorded by Kelly Rose Garden.
Sunday, March 28, 2010 - Greeneville
State of Franklin March singing
Sunday, March 28, 2010
107 – Holy Manna
67t – Soda
14 – Mear
A52 - Evening Shade
46 – Concord
A74 – Davisson’s Retirement
143 – Wondrous Love
101 – Winter
A22 - Detroit
28b – Maysville
115 – Northfield
94 – Devizes
51 – Mount Olivet
133t – To-Day
A168 – Lena
125b – New Haven
56b – Warrenton
35 – Ninety-Fifth
133b – Peru
99 - Morning Trumpet
A21 – Consolation
81b – Golden Hill
30 – Sion’s Security
95 – Parting Hand
There were eleven singers.