Ten years of minutes and photos from Palo Alto singings, including the Palo Alto All Day Singing, the Marian Bush Memorial Singing, and the Palo Alto Anniversary Singing. Click on the photos to see a larger image.
Palo Alto All-Day Singing
Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, Palo Alto, California
Saturday, August 25, 2012 (As submitted to the Minutes Book)
The first annual Palo Alto All-Day Singing was held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, Palo Alto, California, on the fourth Saturday in August. The class was called to order by Carolyn Deacy leading 32t. Will Fitzgerald offered the opening prayer.
Leaders: Betty Marvin 34b; Terry Moore 191; Aris Rivera with Linda Selph 288; Lindy Groening 123; Joseph Mathas 59; Susan Fetcho 126; Phil Jensen 192; Erica Martinez 73t; Daniel Wilkerson 50t; David Hawes 66. A business meeting was held and the following officers were elected: Chair -- Dan Harper; Vice-Chair -- Terry Moore; Secretary -- Betty Marvin.
Leaders: Rebecca Edwards 208; Alexander Cotton 228; Jennie Brown 276; David Fetcho 330t; Inder Khalsa 29t; Will Fitzgerald in honor of his father 39t; Marsha Genensky 33b; Greg Freemon 67; Linda Selph 217.
RECESS
The class was called back by Laura Boyd Russell leading 82t. Leaders: Julian Damashek 144, 432; Linda Domholt 348t, 287; Rick Russell 297, 201; Will Fitzgerald 48t (for the offering); Clarissa Fetrow 77t, 380; Dan Harper 268, 236; Katie Mahoney 378b, 460; Hal Eisen 318, 49t.
RECESS
The class was called back by Betty Marvin leading 63. Leaders: David Fetcho 148, 296; Jeff Begley 440, 505; Janet Herman 270, 312b; Laura Boyd Russell 102, 89; Greg Freemon 542, 285t; Rebecca Edwards 326, 531. Will Fitzgerald offered the prayer for the noon meal.
LUNCH
The class was called back by Erica Martinez leading 30t. Leaders: Linda Selph 179, 112; Peter Ross 163b, 99; Betty Marvin 120, 202; Will Fitzgerald 42, 320; Inder Khalsa 272, 131t; Terry Moore 358, 430.
RECESS
The class was called back by Chris Thorman leading 37b. He told of the long history of Sacred Harp in Palo Alto and acknowledged original Palo Alto singers. Leaders: Susan Fetcho 369, 371; David Hawes 209, 260; Terry Barber 308, 376; Carolyn Deacy 368, 421; Joseph Mathas 335, 159; Erica Martinez 448t, 189; Lindy Groening 38t, 451; Chris Thorman 184, 269.
A business meeting was held. Treasurer reported that expenses were met. Secretary reported. At least 61 singers attended from California, Colorado, Michigan, Washington, and Texas, and 99 songs were sung with 34 leaders. The Resolutions Committee, Laura Boyd Russell and Peter Ross, thanked all who made the singing possible: the officers; chaplain, Will Fitzgerald; arranging, Hal Eisen and Clarissa Fetrow; treasurer, Terry Barber. Announcements of singings were made. Dan Harper led 347 as the closing song. Will Fitzgerald offered the closing prayer.
Chair -- Dan Harper; Vice Chair -- Terry Moore; Secretary -- Betty Marvin.
(Other officers and committees, not submitted to the Minutes Book: Terry Barber, treasurer; Will Fitzgerald, chaplain; Hal Eisen, arranging.)
David leading at the 2012 Palo Alto All Day (screenshot from video)
Palo Alto All-Day Singing
Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, Palo Alto, California
Saturday, August 24, 2013 (As submitted to the Minutes Book)
The second annual Palo Alto Sacred Harp All-Day Singing was held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, Palo Alto, California, on Saturday before the fourth Sunday in August. The class was called to order by Dan Harper leading 48t. David Fetcho offered the opening prayer.
Leaders: Terry Moore 87, 34b; Susan Fetcho 354t, 352; Phil Jensen 569b, 192; Carolyn Deacy 30b, 440; Paul Kostka 198, 200; Linnea Sablosky 86.
A business meeting was held and the following officers were elected or appointed to serve: Chairman -- Terry Moore; Vice Chairman -- Dan Harper; Secretary -- Ellen Rose; Chaplain -- David Fetcho; Arranging Committee -- Lindy Groening and Carolyn Deacy; Treasurer -- Tom Lawrence.
Leaders: Terry Moore 143; Rebecca Edwards 400, 402; David Olson 385t, 384; Gabriel Kyne 34t, 532; Robin Woolner 33b, 107.
RECESS
The class was called back to order by Lindy Groening leading 105, 470. Leaders: Caroline Bonnet 424, 324; Jennie Brown 564, 475; Sue Lindner and Marsha Genensky 159; Chris Thorman 280, 480; Ben Zucker 268, 323b; Karen Mathews 312b; Betty Marvin 350, 351.
RECESS
The class was called back together by Phil Jensen leading 276. Leaders: Bob Jost 535b, 68b; Joel Chan 72b; Kate Coxon 56b, 77t; Jeff Begley 224, 312t; Naomi Kaye 148, 215; Linda Selph 426t (in honor of Carroll Lunsford), 179; Pat Coghlin 287, 501. David Fetcho offered the prayer for the noon meal.
The class was called to order by Dan Harper leading 46. Leaders: Edward Rice led "Friendship" (William Walker, Southern and Western Pocket Harmonist), 163t; Mary Gowins 318, 456; Gail Aagaard 155, 503; David Fetcho 383, 448t; Taylor Warren 236, 85; Erika Wilson 171, 272; Peter Ross 163b, 99; Julian Damashek 73t, 558; Naomi Kaye 240; Don Brenneis and Dan Harper 178; Mary Gowins, Jennie Brown, and Lindy Groening 527.
RECESS
The class was called back together by Gail Aargard and Chris Thorman leading 31b. Leaders: Linnea Sablosky and Gabriel Kyne 186; Kate Coxon 108b; Karen Mathews and Jeff Begley 313b; David Fetcho and Susan Fetcho 344; Ben Zucker 223; Caroline Bonnet 106; Robin Woolner 49b; Rebecca Edwards 417; Bob Jost, David Olson, and Anne Caswell 49t; Edward Rice 122; Phil Jensen 497.
RECESS
Dan Harper and Carol Steinfeld led 38b to bring the class to order. Leaders: Julian Damashek 445; Peter Ross 66; David Fetcho 146; Gail Aagaard 147t; Jennie Brown 217; Betty Marvin 139; Carolyn Deacy 430; Susan Fetcho 421; Chris Thorman 108t; Mary Gowins 101t.
A business meeting was held. The Treasurer reported that expenses were met. The Secretary reported that at least 57 singers attended, from California, Washington, and New York, and 93 songs were sung with 39 leaders. A Resolution was made by Peter Ross to meet again next year. The Chair thanked all who made the singing possible. Announcements were made.
Terry Moore, Dan Harper, and Ellen Rose led 347 as the closing song. David Fetcho offered the closing prayer.
Chairman -- Terry Moore; Vice Chairman -- Dan Harper; Secretary -- Ellen Rose
Loading up plates at dinner-on-the-grounds
Palo Alto All-Day Singing
Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, Palo Alto, California
Saturday, August 23, 2014 (As submitted to the Minutes Book)
The third annual Palo Alto All-Day Singing was held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, Palo Alto, California, on the fourth Saturday in August. The class was called to order by Terry Moore leading 59. Chris Thorman offered the opening prayer.
Leaders: Phil Jensen 73b, 36b; Paul Kostka 49b, 45t; Dave Barber 72b, 42; Betty Marvin 26, 27; Chris Thorman 475, 474; Bob Brylawski 163t, 236. A business meeting was held and the following officers were elected: Chair -- Dan Harper; Vice-Chair -- Phil Jensen; Secretary -- Betty Marvin. (Appointed: treasurer -- Terry Barber; chaplain -- Chris Thorman; arranging -- Lindy Groening.) Dan Harper led 49t to close the business meeting.
Leaders: Lindy Groening 89, 99; Linda Domholt 378b, 70b; Don Brenneis and Carolyn Deacy 178, 86.
RECESS
The class was called back by Mary Gowins leading 81t. Leaders: Greg Freed 339, 448b; Mali Dray 344; Terry Moore 189, 218; Terry Barber and Dan Harper 63 (for the offering); Rebecca Edwards 197, 534; Esteban Veliz 40, 270; Edward Rice 107, 106.
RECESS
The class was called back by Leigh Cooper leading 56t. Leaders: David Fetcho 370, 442; Bob Jost 535b, 503b; Carolyn Deacy 433, 95; Jeff Begley 101b, 429 (dedicated to Marilyn Murata); Brian Harris 345b, 324; Lois Hurt 551, 145b; Gretchen Muller 29b, 276. Chris Thorman offered the prayer for the noon meal.
LUNCH
The class was called back by Mark Godfrey leading 204. Leaders: Linda Selph 384; Terry Barber 396; Mary Gowins 558; Susan Fetcho 492; Pat Coghlan 272; Mark Godfrey 500; Joel Chan 108b; Alexander Cotton 350; Leigh Cooper 548; Lois Hurt 273; Jeff Begley 300; Dave Barber 362; Esteban Veliz 335; Edward Rice 455; Bob Jost 277; David Fetcho 173; Brian Harris 383; Gretchen Muller 479; Carolyn Deacy 421.
RECESS
The class was called back by Chris Thorman leading 155. Leaders: Greg Freed 38b; Dan Harper and Sue Lindner 217; Mali Dray 372; Terry Barber 332; Joel Chan 170; Rebecca Edwards 274t; Phil Jensen 569b; Gretchen Muller 34b; Chris Thorman 515; Peter Ross 163b; Mary Gowins 411; Don Brenneis and Terry Moore 157; Mark Godfrey and Leigh Cooper 30t; Betty Marvin 47t; Lois Hurt 164; Edward Rice 84; David Fetcho 318; Esteban Veliz 148.
RECESS
The class was called back by Edward Rice leading 38t. Leaders: Lindy Groening and Aaron Silverman 35; Susan Fetcho 499; Pat Coghlan 228; Linda Selph 111b; Jeff Begley and Dan Harper 105.
A business meeting was held. Treasurer reported that expenses were met. Secretary reported: at least 40 people sang 93 songs with 34 leaders; singers came from California, Pennsylvania, New York, and Poland. Eight children were present. The Resolutions Committee (Leigh Cooper, Mark Godfrey, and family) thanked all who made the singing possible. Announcements of singings were made. Dan Harper led 347 as the closing song. Chris Thorman offered the closing prayer.
Chairman -- Dan Harper; Vice Chair -- Phil Jensen; Secretary -- Betty Marvin.
Chris leading a tune in 2014
Palo Alto All-Day Singing
Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, Palo Alto, California
Saturday, August 22, 2015 (As submitted to the Minutes Book)
The 4th annual Palo Alto All-Day Singing was held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, Palo Alto, California, on the fourth Saturday in August. The class was called to order by Terry Moore leading 34b. Dan Harper led 46. A business meeting was held and the following officers were elected or appointed to serve: Chairperson -- Leigh Cooper; Vice Chairperson -- Leah Coffin; Secretary -- Betty Marvin; Treasurer -- Terry Barber; Chaplain -- Joel Chan; Arranging Officer -- Julian Damashek. Joel Chan offered the opening prayer.
Leaders: Leigh Cooper 59, 32t; Leah Coffin 86, 107; Betty Marvin 66, 540; Joel Chan 268, 76b; Lindy Groening 34t, 208; Paul Kostka 49b, 198; Rebecca Edwards 72b, 205; David Fetcho 32b, 302; Cecil Godfrey and Leon Godfrey 40; Carolyn Deacy 29t, 372; Phil Jensen 216, 503; Linnea Sablosky 504, 112.
RECESS
The class was called together by Susan Fetcho leading 52t. Leaders: Jennie Brown 278b, 564; Linda Booth 196, 313b; Erika Wilson 560, 51; Brian Harris 101b, 182; Mary Gowins 498, 480; Pat Coghlan 542, 492; Taylor Warren 117, 410t; Jeannette Ralston 551, 224.
RECESS
The class was called back to order by David Fetcho leading 56t. Leaders: Linda Selph 30t, 475; Bob Jost 535, 68b; Gabriel Kyne 82b, 83t; Terry Moore 474, 218; Susan Fetcho 370, 464; Terry Barber 28b; Janet Herman 371, 442; Jeff Begley 50b, 284; Mark Godfrey 74t, 500; Julian Damashek 283. Joel Chan offered the prayer before the noon meal.
LUNCH
The class was called to order by Erika Wilson leading 145b. Leaders: David Fetcho 546; Phil Jensen 344; Sarah Kostka and Paul Kostka 178; Hannah Mae Blair 522; Pat Coghlan 444; Peter Ross 99; Joel Chan 148; Linda Booth 269; Jeff Begley 547; Mary O'Brien 128; Janet Herman 192; Linda Selph and Rebecca Edwards 377; Jeannette Ralston 175; Bob Jost 276; Gabriel Kyne and Jennie Brown 411; Dan Harper 236; Linnea Sablosky and Susan Fetcho 419; Carolyn Deacy and Lindy Groening 430.
RECESS
Linda Selph led 81t to bring the class back together. Leaders: Mary Gowins 511; Wren Hyde 162; Brian Harris 56b; Betty Marvin 538; Inder Khalsa 131t; Leah Coffin and Erika Wilson 506; Taylor Warren 346; Linda Selph and Terry Barber 197.
A business meeting was held. The Treasurer reported that expenses were met. The Secretary reported that eighty-nine songs were sung, and that there were thirty-eight leaders. Resolutions were presented by Jeff Begley, who thanked the officers, committees, and all who made the singing possible, and resolved to convene again next year. Announcements of singings were made.
Leigh Cooper and Mark Godfrey led 347 as the closing song. Joel Chan offered the closing prayer.
Chairperson -- Leigh Cooper; Vice Chairperson -- Leah Coffin; Secretary -- Betty Marvin
The noon meal in 2015
Palo Alto All-Day Singing
Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, Palo Alto, California
Saturday, August 27, 2014 (As submitted to the Minutes Book)
The 5th annual Palo Alto All-Day Singing was held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, Palo Alto, California, on the Saturday before the fourth Sunday in August. The class was called to order by Leigh Cooper leading 59. A business meeting was held and the following officers were elected or appointed to serve: Chairperson -- Leah Coffin; Vice-Chairperson -- Terry Moore; Secretaries -- Jeannette Ralston and Leigh Cooper; Treasurer -- Mark Godfrey; Chaplain -- Joel Chan; Arranging Officer -- Erika Wilson. Joel Chan led the opening prayer.
Leaders: Leah Coffin 31t; Terry Moore 215; Joel Chan 74b; Mark Godfrey 39b; Carolyn Deacy 300; Dan Harper 268; Jeff Begley 56b; Shelby Sampson 547; Phil Jensen 503; Greg Freed 28b; Lindy Groening 217; Edward Rice 421; Dave Barber 277; Bob Brylawski 163b.
RECESS
The class was called back to order by Erika Wilson leading 81t. Leaders: Rebecca Edwards 48t; Chris Thorman 229; Linda Domholt 330t; David Graff 38b; Inder Khalsa 29t; Bob Jost 535; Paul Johnson 117; Janet Herman 172; Arnold Zwicky 66; Dan Harper 479; Mark Godfrey 284; Carolyn Deacy 315; Terry Moore 146; Leigh Cooper 203; Paul Kostka 198; Pat Coghlan 510; Joel Chan 379; Shelby Sampson 171; Jeff Begley 545; Leah Coffin 118.
RECESS
The class was called back by Rebecca Edwards leading 72b. Leaders: Erika Wilson 560; Edward Rice 278b; Wren Hyde 76b; Bob Brylawski 254; Inder Khalsa 168; Dave Barber 542; Linda Domholt 54; Bob Jost 63; Arnold Zwicky 344; Chris Thorman 384; Janet Herman 378b; David Graff 313b; Lindy Groening 280; Greg Freed 532; Paul Johnson 107; Pat Coghlan 351. Joel Chan offered the prayer before the noon meal.
LUNCH
The class was called back by Chris Thorman leading 56t. Leaders: Hannah Blair 209; Peter Ross 122 (in memory of Marian Bush); Edward Rice 77t; Rebecca Edwards 442; Mark Godfrey 564; Carolyn Deacy 65; Dan Harper 236; Linda Domholt 108b; Paul Johnson 155; Dave Barber 383; Erika Wilson 480; David Graff 504 (in memory of Oliver Kindig-Stokes); Chris Thorman 475; Wren Hyde 148; Jeff Begley 121.
RECESS
The class was called back by Lindy Groening leading 111t. Leaders: Terry Moore 513; Arieta Santinelli 163t; Alexander Cotton 350; Jeannette Ralston 567; Phil Jensen 474; Anne Caswell 540; Joel Chan 477; Shelby Sampson 181 (for Don McIntyre); Peter Ross 178; Teresa Vosper 478; Bob Jost 49t; Janet Herman 440; Bob Brylawski 195; Hannah Blair 503; Pat Coghlan 272; Lindy Groening 436; Leah Coffin 216.
RECESS
A business meeting was held. The Treasurer reported that expenses were met. The Secretary and Arranging Officer reported that there were thirty-five leaders and eighty-eight songs led. The Resolutions Committee, Jeff Begley and Hannah Blair, offered thanks to all who made the singing possible and resolved to convene again next year. Announcements were made.
Leah Coffin, Terry Moore and Mark Godfrey led 347 as the closing song. Joel Chan offered the closing prayer.
Chairperson -- Leah Coffin; Vice-Chair -- Terry Moore; Secretaries -- Jeannette Ralston and Leigh Cooper
Joel leading a tune
Palo Alto All-Day Singing
Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, Palo Alto, California
Saturday, August 26, 2017 (As submitted to the Minutes Book)
The 6th annual Palo Alto All-Day Singing was held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, Palo Alto, California, on Saturday before the fourth Sunday in August. The class was called to order by Leah Coffin leading 59.
A business meeting was held and the following officers were elected or appointed to serve: Chairman -- Terry Moore; Vice Chairman -- Jeannette Ralston; Secretary -- Sue Lindner; Arranging Committee -- Dan Harper and Jeannette Ralston; Treasurer -- Peter Ross; Chaplain -- Terry Moore; Resolutions Committee -- Mark Godfrey. Terry Moore offered the opening prayer.
Leaders: Terry Moore 34b; Jeannette Ralston 448b; Sue Lindner 278b; Dan Harper 29t; Erika Wilson 171; Carolyn Deacy 300; Mark Godfrey 278t; Yuka Oiwa 165; Leigh Cooper 203; Pat Coghlan 542; Steve Helwig 228; Edward Rice 454; Janet Herman 378b; Lena Strayhorn 144; Erica Martinez 148; Mary O'Brien 282; Phil Jensen 200; Linda Selph 81t (for Linda Domholt); Greg Freed 89; Dave Barber 99.
RECESS
The class was called back to order by Steve Helwig leading 129. Leaders: Bob Brylawski 122; Rebecca Edwards 400; Paul Kostka 198; Sarah Kostka 344; Peter Ross 475; Jeff Begley 67; Ruth McGurk 532; Arnold Zwicky 474; Inder Khalsa 142; Wren Hyde 315; Joel Chan 82t; Alex Cotton 350; Don Brenneis 178; Peter Ross 66.
RECESS
The class was called back to order by Phil Jensen leading 47t. Leaders: Chris Thorman 120; Janet Herman 546; Erica Martinez 42; Jeff Begley 417; Erika Wilson 391 (for Tamara Harris); Edward Rice 183; Steve Helwig 531; Linda Selph 456; Carolyn Deacy 421; Yuka Oiwa 76b; Rebecca Edwards 349; Mark Godfrey 299.
LUNCH
The class was called back to order by Jeannette Ralston leading 383. Leaders: Leigh Cooper 396; Chris Thorman 184; Jeff Begley 376; Arieta Santinelli 224; Steve Helwig 34t; Yuka Oiwa 216; Leah Coffin 197; Marsha Genensky 33b; Erica Martinez 504; Alex Cotton 332; Pat Coghlan 351; Wren Hyde 70b; Inder Khalsa 312b; Dave Barber 333; Phil Jensen 503; Lena Strayhorn 318; Peter Ross 163b (in memory of Marian Bush); Paul Kostka 86; Arnold Zwicky 146.
RECESS
The class was called back to order by Mark Godfrey leading 101t. Leaders: Bob Brylawski 210; Anne Caswell 540; Mary O'Brien 271t; Terry Moore 112; Dan Harper 159 (in memory of Bob Harper); Sue Lindner 217; Leah Coffin and Erika Wilson 214; Leigh Cooper, Mark Godfrey, Cecil Godfrey, and Leon Godfrey 472; Janet Herman and Edward Rice 485; Inder Khalsa and Rebecca Edwards 133; Paul Kostka and Lorraine Kostka 49b; Erika Martinez and Yuka Oiwa 189; Steve Helwig and Jeff Begley 83b; Chris Thorman and Phil Jensen 515; Dave Barber and Wren Hyde 102; Alex Cotton and Peter Ross 84; Sue Lindner and Lena Strayhorn 65; Terry Moore and Arnold Zwicky 72b; Don Brenneis and Marsha Genensky 40.
A business meeting was held. The Treasurer reported that expenses were met. The Secretary and Arranging Committee reported that at least fifty-five singers attended (from California, Oregon, Louisiana, and Vermont), and ninety songs were led by thirty-eight leaders. The Resolutions Committee offered thanks to all who made the singing possible, and resolved to convene again next year. Announcements were made.
Terry Moore led 347 as the closing song, and then offered the closing prayer.
Chairman -- Terry Moore; Vice Chairman -- Jeannette Ralston; Secretary -- Sue Lindner
Fans at the 2017 Palo Alto All Day. Temperatures were unusually high, and it was well into the 90s in the singing room.
Palo Alto All-Day Singing
Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, Palo Alto, California
Saturday, August 25, 2018 (As submitted to the Minutes Book)
The 7th annual Palo Alto All-Day Singing was held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, Palo Alto, California, on Saturday before the fourth Sunday in August. The class was called to order by Terry Moore leading 59. Phil Jensen offered the opening prayer.
A business meeting was held and the following officers were elected or appointed to serve: Chairperson -- Jeannette Ralston; Vice Chairperson -- Mark Godfrey; Secretary -- Sue Lindner; Arranging Officer -- Dan Harper; Treasurer -- Gerardo Flores; Chaplain -- Phil Jensen. The business meeting was concluded by Jeannette Ralston leading 154.
Leaders: Dan Harper 29t; Paul Kostka 34b; Gerardo Flores 40; Sue Lindner 65; Mark Godfrey 36b; Aisha Morgan 87; Phil Jensen 313b; Bob Brylawski 122; Leigh Cooper and Leon Godfrey 107; Lena Strayhorn 203; Greg Freed 371; Dave Barber 105; Bob Jost 535; Joel Chan 108b; Leah Coffin 133; Marsha Genensky 86.
RECESS
The class was called back to order by Edward Rice leading 82b. Leaders: Thomson Yeh 48b; Ellen Lueck 30t; Pat Coghlan 492; Carolyn Schuk 479; Janet Herman 171; Gerardo Flores 45t (for the offering); Arieta Santinelli 369; Jeff Begley 121; Rebecca Edwards 534; Cathy Sillavo 455; Gary Breitbard 37b; Paul Robinson 497; Maggie Zhou 76b; Liora O'Donnell Goldensher 432.
RECESS
The class was called back to order by Leigh Cooper leading 32t. Leaders: Edward Rice 528; Steven Short 117; Linda Selph 112; Inder Khalsa 430; Rob Katz 155; Dan Harper 236; Sue Lindner 217; Mark Godfrey 411; Phil Jensen 192; Marsha Genensky and Kelly Savage 178; Janet Herman 500 (in honor of Betty Herman); Greg Freed 452; Linda Selph 68b; Joel Chan 132; Paul Robinson 250; Paul Kostka 198. Phil Jensen offered the prayer for the noon meal.
LUNCH
The class was called back to order by Dave Barber leading 337. Leaders: Liora O'Donnell Goldensher 187; Jeff Begley 399b; Gary Breitbard 142; Leigh Cooper 542; Terry Moore 218; Edward Rice 299; Rebecca Edwards 440; Dave Barber 383; Arnold Zwicky 344; Thomson Yeh 159; Inder Khalsa 131t; Pat Coghlan 214 (in memory of Steve Helwig); Cathy Sillavo and Rob Katz 532; Rob Katz 268; Peter Ross 163b (in memory of Marian Bush); Lena Strayhorn 56b (in honor of her grandmother); Bob Brylawski 81t; Jeannette Ralston 224; Mischa Skeeter 372; Leah Coffin 397; Arnold Zwicky 99; Carolyn Schuk 126; Anne Caswell 77t.
RECESS
The class was called back to order by Leah Coffin leading 31t. Leaders: Paul Kostka, Paul Robinson, and Dan Harper 504; Inder Khalsa and Rebecca Edwards 165; Gary Breitbard and Arnold Zwicky 181; Peter Ross and Bob Brylawski 254; Mark Godfrey and Joel Chan 319; Leigh Cooper and Lena Strayhorn 228; Mischa Skeeter and Jeff Begley 195; Dave Barber and Greg Freed 384; Phil Jensen and Terry Moore 193; Edward Rice and Thomson Yeh 501; Jeannette Ralston and Janet Herman 485; Marsha Genensky and Sue Lindner 475.
A business meeting was held. The Treasurer reported that expenses were met. The Secretary and Arranging Officer reported that at least forty-eight singers attended (from California, Massachusetts, and New York), and eighty-seven songs were led by forty-one leaders. The Resolutions Committee (Peter Ross and Jeff Begley) offered thanks to all who made the singing possible, and resolved to convene again next year. Announcements were made.
Jeannette Ralston and Mark Godfrey led 347 as the closing song, and then Phil Jensen offered the closing prayer.
Chairperson -- Jeannette Ralston; Vice Chairperson -- Mark Godfrey; Secretary -- Sue Lindner
Terry leading a tune
Marian Bush Memorial Singing
Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, Palo Alto, California
Sunday, August 26, 2018 (As submitted to the Minutes Book)
The 1st annual Marian Bush Memorial Singing was held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, Palo Alto, California, on Sunday, August 26, 2018. The class was called to order by Paul Kostka leading 34b.
Leaders: Mark Godfrey 37b; Pat Coghlan 70t (in memory of Rodney Willard and U.S. Senator John McCain); Anne Caswell 38t; Dan Harper 29t; Ruby Miller 210; Lena Strayhorn 506; Leigh Cooper 39t; Barbara Chopin 178; Arnold Zwicky 63; Ananda Triulzi 47b; Jeannette Ralston 31t; Paul Kostka 47t; Mark Godfrey 436.
A business meeting was held and the class resolved to name the half-day singing in memory of Marian Bush. The following officers were elected or appointed to serve: Chairperson -- Jeannette Ralston; Vice Chairperson -- Terry Moore; Secretary -- Leigh Cooper.
Leaders: Pat Coghlan 391; Anne Caswell 71; Dan Harper 155; Gerardo Flores 268; Lena Strayhorn 472; Barbara Chopin 474; Arnold Zwicky 497; Ananda Triulzi 87; Jeannette Ralston 312b; Anne Caswell 457; Leigh Cooper 456; Pat Coghlan 510; Mark Godfrey 84; Terry Moore 193.
RECESS
Gerardo Flores called the class back to order leading 142. Leaders: Lena Strayhorn 122; Leigh Cooper 182; Barbara Chopin 313b; Arnold Zwicky 410t; Jeannette Ralston 290; Anne Caswell 540; Mark Godfrey 112; Pat Coghlan 91; Dan Harper 113; Terry Moore 287; Lena Strayhorn 106; Leigh Cooper 283; Barbara Chopin 496; Arnold Zwicky 40; Terry Moore 68b; Jeannette Ralston 145b; Mark Godfrey 145t; Pat Coghlan 350; Dan Harper 479; Gerardo Flores 300; Lena Strayhorn 27; Leigh Cooper 543; Barbara Chopin 86.
Jeannette Ralston spoke briefly about the life of Marian Bush, a longtime Sacred Harp singer in Palo Alto. Marian passed away in 2016. Dan Harper offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.
Chairperson -- Jeannette Ralston; Vice Chairperson -- Terry Moore; Secretary -- Leigh Cooper
Palo Alto All-Day Singing
Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, Palo Alto, California
Saturday, August 24, 2019 (As submitted to the Minutes Book)
The 8th annual Palo Alto All-Day Singing was held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, Palo Alto, California, on Saturday before the fourth Sunday in August. The class was called to order by Jeannette Ralston leading 475. Chris Thorman offered the opening prayer.
A business meeting was held and the following officers were elected or appointed to serve: Chairperson -- Mark Godfrey; Vice Chairperson -- Jeannette Ralston; Secretary -- Sue Lindner; Arranging Officer -- Leigh Cooper; Treasurer -- Terry Moore; Chaplain -- Chris Thorman. The business meeting was concluded by Mark Godfrey leading 276.
Leaders: Sue Lindner 278b; Leigh Cooper 63; Chris Thorman 120; Terry Moore 56t; Dan Harper 65; Lena Strayhorn 278t; Greg Freed 28b; Janis Mercer 77t; Aisha Morgan 39t; Dave Barber 271b; Carolyn Deacy 112; Pat Coghlan 391; Lindy Groening 483; Janet Herman 171; Jeff Begley and Arieta Santinelli 354b; Joel Chan 34t; Ruth McGurk 163b; Maggie Zhou 565.
RECESS
The class was called back to order by Dave Barber leading 100. Leaders: Paul Kostka 198; Dan Harper and Carol Steinfeld 34b; Celia Brown 143; Jeannette Ralston 145t; Aisha Morgan 378b; Lena Strayhorn and Wren Reeve 140; Leigh Cooper 212; Lindy Groening 314; Maggie Zhou 333; Carolyn Deacy 315; Mark Godfrey 428; Pat Coghlan 215; Janet Herman 192; Sue Lindner 217; Terry Moore 485; Janis Mercer 324; Jeff Begley and Arieta Santinelli 121.
RECESS
The class was called back to order by Aisha Morgan leading 82t. Leaders: Greg Freed 87; Chris Thorman 318; Ruth McGurk 442; Terry Moore 373 (for the offering); Paul Kostka 273; Joel Chan 312b; Rebecca Edwards 312t; Dave Barber 564; Janet Herman 352; Maggie Zhou 534; Leigh Cooper 560; Lindy Groening 573; Carolyn Deacy 421 (for Melanie Hauff); Pat Coghlan 218; Mark Godfrey 59. Chris Thorman offered the prayer for the noon meal.
LUNCH
The class was called back to order by Janet Herman leading 31t. Leaders: Janis Mercer 345b; Leon Godfrey and Leigh Cooper 32t; Sarah Kostka 178; Carolyn Schuk 159; Anne Caswell 410t; Barbara Saxton and Sue Lindner 504; Greg Freed 501; Peter Ross 84; Jeff Begley and Arieta Santinelli 562; Dan Harper 236; Rebecca Edwards 300; Lena Strayhorn 70b; Jeannette Ralston 340; Pat Coghlan 299; Chris Thorman 269; Sue Lindner 142; Maggie Zhou and Janis Mercer 532; Paul Kostka 344 (for Arnold Zwicky).
The class was called back to order by Rebecca Edwards leading 33b. Leaders: Peter Ross 479; Leon Godfrey and Leigh Cooper 25; Carolyn Schuk 45t; Jasper Hess-Angle and Mark Godfrey 426b; Anne Caswell 271t; Dan Harper and Jeff Begley 268; Terry Moore and Peter Ross 454; Paul Kostka 334; Carolyn Deacy and Chris Thorman 91; Sue Lindner and Jeannette Ralston 430; Maggie Zhou, Dave Barber, and Greg Freed 358; Celia Brown, Janis Mercer, Lena Strayhorn, and Janet Herman 203; Pat Coghlan and Aisha Morgan 272.
A business meeting was held. The Treasurer reported that expenses were met and exceeded. The Secretary and Arranging Officer reported that at least forty-one singers attended (all from California), and eighty-six songs were led by thirty-three leaders. The Resolutions Committee (Jeff Begley and Janet Herman) offered thanks to all who made the singing possible, and resolved to convene again next year. Announcements were made.
Mark Godfrey and Jeannette Ralston led 347 as the closing song, and then Chris Thorman offered the closing prayer.
Chairman -- Mark Godfrey; Vice Chairperson -- Jeannette Ralston; Secretary -- Sue Lindner
Marian Bush Memorial Singing
Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, Palo Alto, California
Sunday, August 25, 2019 (As submitted to the Minutes Book)
The 2nd annual Marian Bush Memorial Singing was held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, Palo Alto, California, on the fourth Sunday in August. The class was called to order by Jeannette Ralston leading 207. Dan Harper offered the opening prayer.
A business meeting was held and the following officers were elected or appointed to serve: Chairman -- Terry Moore; Vice Chairman -- Sue Lindner; Secretary -- Carol Steinfeld; Chaplain -- Dan Harper. The business meeting was concluded by Terry Moore leading 38t.
Leaders: Arnold Zwicky 34b; Mark Godfrey 39b; Leigh Cooper 68b; Pat Coghlan 501; Arietta Santinelli and Jeff Begley 354b; Anne Caswell 77t; Peter Ross 99; Jeff Begley 230; Dan Harper 183; Sue Lindner 193; Lena Strayhorn 180; Jeannette Ralston 181; Terry Moore 218; Arnold Zwicky 276; Mark Godfrey 404; Leigh Cooper 543; Pat Coghlan 107; Arietta Santinelli and Jeff Begley 278t; Aisha Morgan 282; Anne Caswell 390; Peter Ross 448b; Jeff Begley 302; Dan Harper 195; Sue Lindner 377; Lena Strayhorn 229.
RECESS
The class was called back to order by Dan Harper leading 29t. Leaders: Jeannette Ralston 551; Terry Moore 114 (ShH); Arnold Zwicky 120; Leigh Cooper and Leon Godfrey 32t; Leigh Cooper 534; Jeff Begley 108 (ShH); Mark Godfrey 482; Pat Coghlan 209; Anne Caswell 56b; Aisha Morgan 70t; Peter Ross 497; Dan Harper 66; Sue Lindner 195 (ShH); Lena Strayhorn 456; Jeannette Ralston 30b (in memory of Eleanor Jarvis and Marian Bush); Terry Moore 483; Arnold Zwicky 40; Aisha Morgan 445; Leigh Cooper 205 (ShH) (in memory of Marian Bush); Pat Coghlan 36b; Mark Godfrey 270; Sue Lindner and Peter Ross 422 (for David Fetcho and in memory of Carl Lindner); Peter Ross 122 (in memory of Marian Bush).
Terry Moore led 347 as the closing song. Dan Harper offered the closing prayer.
Chairman -- Terry Moore; Vice Chairman -- Sue Lindner; Secretary -- Carol Steinfeld
Palo Alto All-Day Singing / Marian Bush Memorial Singing
Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, Palo Alto, California
Saturday, August 22, 2020 (As submitted to the Minutes Book)
The Palo Alto All-Day Singing, scheduled annually for the Saturday before the fourth Sunday in August, and the Marian Bush Memorial Singing, scheduled for the fourth Sunday in August, could not be held in person this year due to county health restrictions. Instead, singers met via Zoom for two hours of online singing and socializing. Memorials for singers who died in the past year were recognized. We vowed to meet again in person as soon as it is safe to do so.
Jeannette Ralston 46; Dan Harper 38b; Marci Cutler 65; Leigh Cooper 189; Ginny Landgraf 378b; Peter Ross 122; Julia Smith 159; Kate Fine 187; Esther Morgan-Ellis 214; Constance Bone 261t (CH); Erin Fulton 172; Ann Riley 383; James Solheim 318; Clarissa Fetrow 154; Pat Coghlan 272; Aisha Morgan 495; Marci Cutler 140b (ShH); Jeannette Ralston 264b (ShH); Jenny Solheim 421; Don Bowen 77b; Ginny Landgraf 254 (ShH); Melissa Stevenson 179; Sue Lindner 216; Bonnie Stimler 384; Bonnie Stimler 454; [not recorded] 521; memorials; Dan Harper 347.
The Palo Alto All Day Singing was not held in 2021, due to the difficulties of holding an all-day singing under the existing county COVID regulations for serving food.
Marian Bush Memorial Singing
Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, Palo Alto, California
Sunday, August 22, 2021 (As submitted to the Minutes Book)
The third Marian Bush Memorial Singing was held outdoors at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, Palo Alto, California, on the fourth Sunday in August. The class was called to order by Terry Moore leading 313b. Dan Harper offered the opening prayer.
A business meeting was held and the following officers were elected or appointed to serve: Chairman -- Terry Moore; Vice Chairman -- Anne Caswell; Secretary -- Dan Harper; Online technology -- Paul Kostka.
Leaders: Anne Caswell 34b; Dan Harper 40; Sue Lindner 217; Lena Strayhorn 49t; Jenny Solheim 270; Terry Moore 105; Wren Hyde 312t; Pat Coghlan 351; Paul Kostka 38t; Leigh Cooper 227; Mark Godfrey 348b; Anne Caswell 65; John Kostka 344; Peter Ross 163b; Dan Harper 300; Sue Lindner 142; Lena Strayhorn 326.
RECESS
Leaders: Sue Lindner 278b; Sumie Zook 178; Jenny Solheim 318; Terry Moore 209; Wren Hyde 411; Pat Coghlan 91; Paul Kostka 198; Leigh Cooper 208; Mark Godfrey 460; Anne Caswell 457; John Kostka 107; Peter Ross and Sue Lindner 532 (in memory of David Fetcho); Dan Harper "David" (in memory of David Fetcho); Sumie Zook 135; Lena Strayhorn 70b; Jenny Solheim 216; Terry Moore 349.
RECESS
Leaders: Wren Hyde 87; Pat Coghlan 214 (in memory of David Fetcho); Paul Kostka 99; Leigh Cooper 138t; Mark Godfrey 83t; Anne Caswell 540; John Kostka 334; Peter Ross 146; Jenny Solheim 203; Lena Strayhorn 69t; Sumie Zook 267; Wren Hyde 513; Terry Moore 358.
Terry Moore began the memorial lesson by reminding us how much David Fetcho contributed to Sacred Harp singing on the West Coast. He led 448t in memory of David Fetcho -- California; Coy Ivey -- Alabama; Rebecca Over -- U.K..
A business meeting was held. The secretary reported that twenty singers, including sixteen in person and four online, sang fifty songs. Lena Strayhorn thanked those who made the singing happen, and thanked the church for welcoming us. She resolved we would meet again next year, approved unanimously.
Dan Harper offered the closing prayer, and Terry Moore led 347 as the closing song.
Chairman -- Terry Moore; Vice Chairman -- Anne Caswell; Secretary -- Dan Harper
Palo Alto Anniversary Singing
Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, Palo Alto, California
Sunday, June 5, 2022 (As submitted to the Minutes Book)
A special singing to commemorate a half century of Sacred Harp singing in Palo Alto was held outdoors at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, Palo Alto, California, on the first Sunday in June. The class was called to order by Anne Caswell leading 34b. Terry Moore offered the opening prayer. The following officers were appointed: Chairman -- Anne Caswell; Secretary -- Dan Harper; Online Host -- Paul Kostka. Online leaders are indicated by the word "online" in parentheses.
Leaders: Dan Harper 46; Bob Brylawski 163t (online); Leigh Cooper 385b; Terry Moore 454; Thomson Yeh 39t; Heather Purdy 168; Mark Godfrey 101t; Rebecca Edwards 48t; Gary Breitbard “Meeting in the Air” (online); Carol Steinfeld 49t; Jonas Powell 47t; Lindy Groening 84; Carla Smith 447 (online); Greg Freed 473; Sumie Arnold 313b; Dave Barber 129; Pat Coghlan 492; Susan Fetcho 475.
RECESS
Anne Caswell called the class back together by leading the song "Palo Alto", written by Dan Harper in honor of the Palo Alto singers. The next five leaders have each been singing in Palo Alto for more than 25 years: Jeannette Ralston 196; Sue Lindner 217; Peter Ross 163b; Arnold Zwicky 146 (in memory of Jack); Paul Kostka 503. The next leader has been singing in Palo Alto her whole life, though less than 25 years: Sarah Kostka 334. Leaders: Susan Fetcho 464; Pat Coghlan 272; Leigh Cooper 189; Jenny Solheim 528; Jonas Powell 547; Lindy Groening 269; Mark Godfrey 228; Rebecca Edwards 402.
RECESS
Leaders: Mark Godfrey, Leigh Cooper, and Leon Godfrey 32t; Heather Purdy 142; Greg Freed 300; Sumie Arnold 457; Terry Moore 193; Dave Barber 108b; Jeannette Ralston 114; Paul Kostka 198; Sue Lindner 142; Peter Ross 99; Sarah Kostka 344; Arnold Zwicky 66; Hannah Blair 472; Jenny Solheim 455; Pat Coghlan and Heather Purdy 348t; Dave Barber and Greg Freed 162; Paul Kostka, Lorraine Kostka, and Sarah Kostka 178; Susan Fetcho and Jonas Powell 453; Rebecca Edwards and Lindy Groening 564; Dan Harper 29t.
The Secretary reported twenty-eight singers in person. The Online Host reported at least eight online singers before technical problems ended online participation. Greetings were acknowledged from singers in Los Angeles and Healdsburg, CA. Announcements were made.
Terry Moore offered the closing prayer, and Anne Caswell led 347 as the closing song.
Chairman -- Anne Caswell; Secretary -- Dan Harper
Leaving this here for the sake of nostalgia.
Please join us for the 7th annual Palo Alto All Day Singing, the Saturday before the 4th Sunday in August (August 25, 2018). A full day of singing from The Sacred Harp, 1991 Denson edition. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. and singing at 9:30. Dinner on the grounds around noon.
There will be an informal dinner Friday night: meet at the Unitarian Universalist Church at 7:00, we'll walk to the Green Elephant for inexpensive Chinese food ($12-18), and stop at Rick's Rather Rich Ice Cream for dessert. Then spend ten minutes and help set up chairs for the next day!
Social after the singing Saturday evening will involve ice cream, and will be at the church.
On Sunday, come sing at the Marian Bush Memorial Half Day Singing, from 2-5 p.m.
No experience necessary! Free and open to the public! We'll lend you a Sacred Harp book!
Location: in the Fireside Room, Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, 505 E. Charleston Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94306. (See map below.)
Directions: Highway 101 to exit 400C San Antonio Rd. headed south. Take first right onto Charleston Rd. Go 0.6 miles and the church will be on the right, just after the intersection with Middlefield Rd.
Friday
7:00 -- Friday night social: Meet at the Unitarian Universalist Church. We'll park there and walk across the street to Green Elephant for Chinese food ($10-15), then to Rick's Rather Rich Ice Cream for dessert.
Saturday
9:00 -- Registration
9:30-approx. 12:00 -- Singing
approx. 12:00-1:00 -- Dinner on the grounds
1:00-approx. 3:00 -- Singing
Right after the singing -- Saturday social
Sunday
2:00-5:00 p.m. -- Marian Bush Memorial Half Day Singing, in the covered patio near the parking lot.
For more information, contact the chair, Jeannette Ralston.
Flyer for the 2018 Palo Alto All Day
