Historical Locations of Atlanta-Area Singings

These tables are based on the historical minutes of these singings. Thanks to Andy Ditzler, David Smead, and Lisa Bennett for help with research, and to Jesse P. Karlsberg and the Sacred Harp Museum for providing sources for the minutes.

—Shawn Taylor

Table of contents:

Atlanta Sacred Harp Singing

Date
Date Formula
Location
Officers
2018 — April 21

Saturday before 4th Sunday
Rock Spring Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, Georgia
Chairman—Andy Ditzler
Vice Chairman—Jeannette DePoy
Secretary—David Smead
2019 — April 27

Saturday before 4th Sunday
Rock Spring Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, Georgia
Chairman—Andy Ditzler
Vice Chairman—Jeannette DePoy
Secretary—David Smead
2020 — Not held
2021 — Not held
2022 — April 23

Saturday before 4th Sunday
Westside Park Pavilion, Atlanta, Georgia
Chairman—Andy Ditzler
Vice Chairman—Jeannette DePoy
Secretary/Treasurer—David Smead
2023 — April 22

Saturday before 4th Sunday
Westside Park Pavilion, Atlanta, Georgia
Chairman—Andy Ditzler
Vice Chairman—Bill DuPre
Secretary—David Smead
2024 — April 27

Saturday before 4th Sunday
Westside Park Pavilion, Atlanta, Georgia
Chairman—Andy Ditzler
Vice Chairman—Bill DuPre
Secretary—David Smead
2025 — April 26

Saturday before 4th Sunday
First Existentialist Congregation of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia
Chairman—Andy Ditzler
Vice Chairman—Bill DuPre
Secretary—David Smead

Georgia State Convention

Date
Date Formula
Location
Officers
1962 — March 24-25
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church, Roswell
Hoyt Cagle, Chair
Jim Ayres, Vice Chair
Lonnie Rogers, Secretary
1963 — March 23-24
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
New Hope Primitive Baptist Church, Villa Rica
Hoyt Cagle, Chair
Jim Ayres, Vice Chair
LL Rogers, Secretary
Jane Cagle, Assistant Secretary
1964
1965
1966 — March 26-27
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Emmaus Primitive Baptist Church
H. N. McGraw, Chair
Lloyd Redding, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
1967 — March 25-26
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Emmaus Primitive Baptist Church
Lloyd Redding, Chair
Z. L. Hardin, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
1968 — March 23-24
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Antioch Baptist Church, 9 miles south of Cordele
Z. L. Hardin, Chair
E. G. Akin, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
1969 — March 22-23
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Emmaus Church, Carrollton
E. G. Akin, Chair
Tom McGraw, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
1970 — March 21-22
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Poplar Springs Church, Tallapoosa
Tom McGraw, Chair
Lloyd Redding, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
1971 — March 27-28
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
New Hope Primitive Baptist Church
Lloyd Redding, Chair
Hugh McGraw, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
1972 — March 25-26
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Old Valley Grove Church near Ocilla
Harry Dumar, Chair
Hugh McGraw, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
1973 — March 24-25
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
New Hope Primitive Baptist Church near Villa Rica
Hugh McGraw, Chair
Dan Brittain, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
1974 — March 23-24
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Old Valley Grove Church, Tifton
Hugh McGraw, Chair
Buell Cobb, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
1975 — March 22-23
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
West Georgia College, Carrollton
Buell Cobb, Chair
J. C. Kendrick, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
1976 — March 27-28
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Oak Grove
J. C. Kendrick, Chair
Kenneth DeLong, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
1977 — March 26-27
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Nidrah Plantation, one mile from Leslie
Raymond Hamrick, Chair
Buford McGraw, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
1978 — March 25-26
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
New Hope Church, Villa Rica
Buford McGraw, Chair
Clewis Hardin, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
1979 — March 24-25
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Nidrah Plantation, Leslie
Clewis Hardin, Chair
David Grant, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
1980 — March 22-23
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Holly Springs Primitive Baptist Church
David Grant, Chair
Kelly Beard, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
Carlene Griffin, Assistant Secretary
1981 — March 21-22
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Holly Springs Primitive Baptist Church
Kelly Beard, Chair
W. L. Green, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
1982 — March 27-28
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
New Hope Church, Villa Rica
Tony Smith, Chair
Richard DeLong, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
1983 — March 26-27
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Holly Springs Primitive Baptist Church
Richard DeLong, Chair
Dan Brittain, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
Carlene Griffin, Assistant Secretary
1984 — March 24-25
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Emmaus Primitive Baptist Church near Carrollton
Dan Brittain, Chair
Robert E. River, Jr., Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
1985 — March 23-24
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Ebenezer Primitive Baptist Church, Dunwoody
Phil Summerlin, Chair
B. M. Smith, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
1986 — March 22-23
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
West Georgia College, Carrollton
B. M. Smith, Chair
Myron House, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
Carlene Griffin, Assistant Secretary
1987 — March 21-22
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
West Georgia College, Carrollton
Myron House, Chair
Ted Johnson, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
1988 — March 26-27
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Big Creek Primitive Baptist Church, Alpharetta
Ted Mercer, Chair
Richard DeLong, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
1989 — March 25-26
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Emmaus Primitive Baptist Church near Carrollton
Felton Denney, Chair
Richard DeLong, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
1990 — March 24-25
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Big Creek Primitive Baptist Church, Alpharetta
Richard DeLong, Chair
B. M. Smith, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
1991 — March 23-24
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Holly Springs Primitive Baptist Church, Bremen
Elder Homer Benefield, Chair
Jerry Sheppard, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
1992 — March 21-22
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Emmaus Primitive Baptist Church, south of Carrollton
Everette Denney, Chair
B. M. Smith, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
1993 — March 27-28
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Big Creek Primitive Baptist Church, Alpharetta
Helen Bryson, Chair
Richard Whatley, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
1994 — March 26-27
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Old Decatur Courthouse
Doug Allison, Chair
Richard Whatley, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
1995 — March 25-26
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Old DeKalb Courthouse, Decatur
Doug Allison, Chair
Richard Whatley, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
1996 — March 23-24
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Old DeKalb Courthouse, Decatur
Jesse Roberts, Chair
Ted Mercer, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
1997 — March 22-23
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Big Creek Primitive Baptist Church, Alpharetta
Jeannette DePoy, Chair
Kenneth DeLong, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
1998 — March 21-22
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Old DeKalb Courthouse, Decatur
Helen Bryson, Chair
Louis Hughes, Sr., Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
1999 — March 27-28
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Big Creek Primitive Baptist Church, Alpharetta
Louis Hughes, Sr., Chair
Jeannette DePoy, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
2000 — March 25-26
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Old DeKalb Courthouse, Decatur
Jeannette DePoy, Chair
Felton Denney, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
2001 — March 24-25
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Carrollton Community Activities Center
Felton Denney, Chair
John Plunkett, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
2002 — March 23-24
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Old DeKalb Courthouse, Decatur
John Plunkett, Chair
Richard DeLong, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
2003 — March 22-23
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Big Creek Primitive Baptist Church, Alpharetta
Richard DeLong and John Plunkett, Chairs
Charles Woods, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
2004 — March 27-28
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Emmaus Primitive Baptist Church, Carrollton
Charles Woods, Chair
Oscar McGuire, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
2005 — March 26-27
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Emmaus Primitive Baptist Church, Carrollton
Oscar McGuire, Chair
Jeannette DePoy, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
2006 — March 25-26
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Sweet Water Chapel, Lawrenceville
John Plunkett, Chair
Jeannette DePoy, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
2007 — March 24-25
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Big Creek Primitive Baptist Church, Alpharetta
Jeannette DePoy, Chair
Richard DeLong, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
2008 — March 22-23
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Emmaus Primitive Baptist Church, Carrollton
Richard DeLong, Chair
Phillip Langley, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
2009 — March 21-22
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Walker County Civic Center Complex, Rock Springs
Sarah Jenkins, Chair
Michael Thompson, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
Lela Crowder, Assistant Secretary
2010 — March 27-28
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Sweetwater Chapel, Lawrenceville
Michael Thompson, Chair
Richard DeLong, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
Lela Crowder, Assistant Secretary
2011 — March 26-27
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Emmaus Primitive Baptist Church, Carrollton
Jesse Pearlman Karlsberg, Chair
John Kelso, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary/Treasurer
Lela Crowder, Assistant Secretary
2012 — March 24-25
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Emmaus Primitive Baptist Church, Carrollton
Matt Hinton, Chair
Lauren Bock, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace and Lela Crowder, Secretaries
2013 — March 23-24
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Emmaus Primitive Baptist Church, Carrollton
Lauren Bock, Chair
Karen Rollins, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary/Treasurer
Lela Crowder, Assistant Secretary
2014 — March 22-23
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Emmaus Primitive Baptist Church, Carrollton
Karen Rollins, Chair
Phillip Denney, Vice Chair
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
2015 — March 21-22
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Emmaus Primitive Baptist Church, Carrollton
Phillip Denney, Chair
Matt Hinton and Wyatt Denney, Vice Chairs
Charlene Wallace, Secretary
Lela Crowder, Assistant Secretary
2016 — March 26-27
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Big Creek Primitive Baptist Church
Matt Hinton, Chair
Phillip Langley and Wyatt Denney, Vice Chairs
Lela Crowder, Secretary
Donna Bell, Assistant Secretary
2017 — March 25-26
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Emmaus Primitive Baptist Church, Carrollton
Phillip Langley, Chair
Jason Stanford, Vice Chairs
Lela Crowder, Secretary
Donna Bell, Assistant Secretary
2018 — March 24-25
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Emmaus Primitive Baptist Church, Carrollton
Erica Hinton, Chair
Mike Spencer, Vice Chairs
Lela Crowder, Secretary
Donna Bell, Assistant Secretary
2019 — March 23-24
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Lyndon House Arts Center, Athens
Mike Spencer, Chair
Kathy Williams, Vice Chairs
Lela Crowder, Secretary
2020 — Not held
2021 — Not held
2022 — Not held
2023 — March 25-26
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Emmaus Primitive Baptist Church, south of Carrollton
Kathy Williams, Chair
Matt Hinton, Vice Chairs
Donna Garner Bell, Secretary
Karen Rollins, Assistant Secretary
2024 — March 23-24
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Alpharetta City Hall
Matt Hinton, Chair
Phillip Langley, Vice Chairs
Donna Garner Bell, Secretary
2025 — March 22-23
Fourth Sunday and Saturday before
Holly Springs Primitive Baptist Church, south of Bremen
Phillip Langley, Chair
Nathan Rees, Vice Chairs
Donna Garner Bell, Secretary

Seed and Feed Sacred Harp Singing

Date
Date Formula
Location
Officers
1977 — April 23

Saturday before 4th Sunday
Kelly's Seed and Feed Theatre in downtown Atlanta
Henry Slack, Chairman
Hugh McGraw, Vice Chairman
Kelly Morris, Secretary
Charlene Wallace, Assistant Secretary
1978 — April 22

Saturday before 4th Sunday
Kelly's Seed and Feed Theatre in downtown Atlanta
Bob Hart, Chairman
John Whittemore, Vice Chairman
Caran Bramlette, Secretary
Charlene Wallace, Assistant Secretary
1979 — April 28

Saturday before 5th Sunday
The Phoenix Fellowship Hall on Candler Park Drive in Atlanta
John Whittemore, Chairman
David Grant, Vice Chairman
Secretary, Laura Akerman
1980 — April 26

Saturday before 4th Sunday
On Candler Park Drive in Atlanta
David Grant, Chairman
Laura Akerman, Vice Chairman
Rachel Bessent, Secretary
1981 — April 18

Saturday before 3rd Sunday
On Chandler Park Drive in Atlanta
Laura Akerman, Chairman
Jim Bessent, Vice Chairman
Peaches Dunlap, Secretary
1982 — April 10

Saturday before 2nd Sunday
Lake Claire Baptist Church in Atlanta
Jim Bessent, Chairman
Adriane Wendell, Vice Chairman
Elizabeth Whittemore, Secretary
1983 — April 23

Saturday before 4th Sunday
Grant Park Methodist Church on Boulevard in Atlanta
Adriane Wendell, Chairman
Caran Bramlette, Vice Chairman
Laura Akerman, Secretary
1984 — April 14

Saturday before 3rd Sunday
Grant Park Methodist Church on Boulevard in Atlanta
Elizabeth Carroll, Chairman
Gene Bessent, Vice Chairman
Laura Akerman, Secretary
1985 — April 20

Saturday before 3rd Sunday
Grant Park Methodist Church on Boulevard in Atlanta
Elizabeth Carroll, Chairman
Gene Bessent, Vice Chairman
Laura Akerman, Secretary
1986 — April 19

Saturday before 3rd Sunday
Grant Park Methodist Church on Boulevard in Atlanta
Chairman, Richard Carroll
Vice Chairman, Mack Fannin
Secretary, Laura Akerman
1987 —
1988 — April 16

Saturday before 3rd Sunday
Grant Park Aldersgate Methodist Church, Atlanta, Georgia
Chairman, Caran Bramlette
Vice Chairman, Bob Hart
Secretary, Laura Akerman
1989 — April 15

Saturday before 3rd Sunday
Grant Park-Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Atlanta
Chairman, Bob Hart
Vice Chairman, Jack Smith
Secretary, Laura Akerman
1990 — April 14

Saturday before 3rd Sunday
Grant Park--Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Atlanta
Chairman, Jack Smith
Vice Chairman, Doug Allison
Secretary, Laura Akerman
1991 — April 20
Grant Park Methodist Church, 575 Boulevard, Atlanta
1992 — April 18

Saturday before 3rd Sunday
The Water Works Lodge in downtown Atlanta
Chairman Martha Ann Stegar
Vice Chairman, Richard Whatley
Secretary, Dowman Wilson
1993 — April 17

Saturday before 3rd Sunday
Atlanta Friends Meeting House near downtown Decatur
Chairman, Richard Whatley
Vice Chairman, Frances Mary D'Andrea
Secretary: Laura Akerman
1994 — April 16

Saturday before 3rd Sunday
Atlanta Friends Meeting House near downtown Decatur
Chairman, Frances Mary D'Andrea
Vice Chairman, David McGukin
Secretary, Laura Akerman
1995 — April 15

Saturday before 3rd Sunday
Atlanta, Georgia
Chairperson—Judy Mincey
Vice Chairman—Kelly Morris
Secretary—Laura Akerman
1996 — April 20

Saturday before 3rd Sunday
Emory Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, Georgia
Chairman—Kelly Morris
Vice Chairman—Jeannette DePoy
Secretary—Dowman Wilson
1997 — April 19

Saturday before 3rd Sunday
Emory Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, Georgia
Chair—Jeanette DePoy
Vice Chair—Cathy White
Secretary—Laura Akerman
1998 — April 18

Saturday before 3rd Sunday
Emory Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, Georgia

Note: During the business session, the class voted "to change the date of the singing to Saturday before the fourth Sunday in October".
Chair—Cathy White
Vice Chair—Bryan Black
Secretary—Laura Akerman
1998 — October 24

Saturday before 4th Sunday

Note: Two all-days were held in 1998 to accommodate the change of date formula
Embry Hills Methodist Church, Atlanta, Georgia
Chairman—Bryan Black
Vice Chairman—John Plunkett
Secretary—Laura Akerman
1999 — October 23

Saturday before 4th Sunday
Embry Hills Methodist Church, Atlanta, Georgia
Chairman—John Plunkett
Vice Chairlady—Helen Bryson
Secretary—Laura Akerman
2000 — October 21

Saturday before 4th Sunday
Embry Hills Methodist Church, Atlanta, Georgia
Chairman—Helen Bryson
Vice Chairman—Andy Morse
Secretary—Laura Akerman
2001 — October 27

Saturday before 4th Sunday
Embry Hills Methodist Church, Atlanta, Georgia
Chairman—Andy Morse
Vice Chairperson—Lela Crowder
Secretary—Laura Akerman
2002 — October 26

Saturday before 4th Sunday
Embry Hills Methodist Church, Atlanta, Georgia
Chairman—Lela Crowder
Vice Chairman—Eric Tweedy
Secretary—Laura Akerman
2003 — October 25

Saturday before 4th Sunday
Embry Hills Methodist Church, Atlanta, Georgia
Chairman—David Yeager
Vice Chair—Cathy White
Secretary—Laura Ackerman
2004 — October 23

Saturday before 4th Sunday
Embry Hills Methodist Church, Atlanta, Georgia
Chair—Cathy White
Vice Chair—Debora Grosse
Secretary—Laura Akerman
2005 — October 22

Saturday before 4th Sunday
Emory Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, Georgia
Chair—Debora Grosse
Vice Chair—Elise Eskew
Secretary—Laura Akerman
2006 —
2007 — October 27

Saturday before 4th Sunday
Emory Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, Georgia
Chairman—Eric Tweedy
Vice Chairman—Tony Hammock
Secretary—Laura Akerman
2008 — October 25

Saturday before 4th Sunday
Emory Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, Georgia
Chairman—Tony Hammock
Vice Chairman—Phillip Langley
Secretary—Laura Akerman
2009 — October 24

Saturday before 4th Sunday
Emory Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, Georgia
Chairman—Phillip Langley
Vice Chairman—Andy Anderson
Secretary—Laura Akerman
2010 — October 23

Saturday before 4th Sunday
Emory Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, Georgia
Chairman—Phillip Langley
Vice Chairman—Andy Anderson
Secretary—Laura Akerman
2011 — October 22

Saturday before 4th Sunday
Emory Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, Georgia
Chairman—Susan Firestone
Vice Chairman—Jonathan Wood
Secretary—Laura Akerman
2012 — October 27

Saturday before 4th Sunday
Emory Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, Georgia
Chairman—Jonathan Wood
Vice Chairman—David Brodeur
Secretary—Laura Akerman
2013 — October 26

Saturday before 4th Sunday
Emory Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, Georgia
Chairman—Kelly Morris
Vice Chairman—John Kelso
Secretary—Laura Akerman
2014 — October 25

Saturday before 4th Sunday
Emory Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, Georgia
Chairman—Debora Grosse
Vice Chairpersons—Lisa Bennett and David Smead
Secretary—Laura Akerman
2015 — October 24

Saturday before 4th Sunday
Emory Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, Georgia
Chairman—Lisa Bennett
Vice Chairman—David Brodeur
Secretary—Laura Akerman
2016 — October 22

Saturday before 4th Sunday
Emory Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, Georgia
Chairman—David Brodeur
Vice Chairman—Jim Neal
Secretary—Laura Akerman
2017 — October 21

Saturday before 4th Sunday
Hardeman Primitive Baptist Church, Decatur, Georgia
Chairman—Sandra Wilkinson
Vice Chairman—David Smead
Secretary—Laura Akerman
2018 — October 27

Saturday before 4th Sunday
Emory Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, Georgia
Chairman—David Smead
Vice Chairman—Jim Neal
Secretary—Laura Akerman
2019 — October 26

Saturday before 4th Sunday
Northlake Church of Christ, Tucker, Georgia
Chairman—Jim Neal
Vice Chairman—Amy Wells
Secretary—Laura Akerman with assistance from Jerusha Wheeler
2020 — Not held
2021 — Not held
2022 — October 22

Saturday before 4th Sunday
Milam Park, Clarkston, Georgia
Chairman—Amy Wells
Vice Chairman—Shawn Taylor
Secretaries—Jerusha Wheeler and Laura Akerman
2023 — October 21

Saturday before 4th Sunday
Holy Trinity Parish Episcopal Church, Decatur, Georgia
Chairperson—Abigail Cannon
Vice Chairperson—Malinda Snow
Secretaries—Laura Akerman and Jerusha Wheeler
2024 — October 26

Saturday before 4th Sunday
Holy Trinity Parish Episcopal Church, Decatur, Georgia
Chairperson—Malinda Snow
Vice Chairman—Bill DuPre
Secretaries—Jerusha Wheeler and Laura Akerman
2025 — October 25

Saturday before 4th Sunday
Tisdale Hall, Holy Trinity Parish, Decatur, Georgia
Chair—Bill DuPre
Vice Chair—Shawn Taylor
Secretary—Laura Akerman

Union Musical Sacred Harp Singing Convention

Date
Date Formula
Location
Officers & Introductory Lesson Leader
1927 — September 2-5

First Sunday and Friday and Saturday before of September
Cross Roads Church, Fulton County; 12 miles north of Atlanta, Ga.
Bro. W.C. Owens, President
Bro T.L. Hester, Vice-President
Sister Hallie Reeve, Secretary
Sister Marie Reeve, Assistant Secretary
Bro Hubert Reeve, Introductory Lesson
1928 — August 31-September 2

First Sunday and Friday and Saturday before of September
Roswell First Baptist Church, Roswell, Ga., Cobb County
Bro. T. L. Hester, President
Bro. J. B. Price, Vice-President
Sister Laura Belle Copeland, Secretary
Bro Wm Delong, Assistant Secretary
Bro. Claude, Introductory Lesson
1929 — August 30-September 1

First Sunday and Friday and Saturday before of September
Pleasant Hill Church 6 miles east of Roswell
Bro. J. B. Price, President
Bro. J. W. Brumbelow, Vice President
Bro. Roy Reeve, Secretary
Sister Hester Reeve, Assistant Secretary
Bro. Hubert Reeve, Introductory Lesson
1930 — September 5-7

First Sunday and Friday and Saturday before of September
Mt. Pisgah Singing Class, Milton County
Bro. Roy Jones, Introductory Lesson
1938 — October 1-2

First Sunday and Saturday before of October
Big Creek Church, Fulton County
Bro John H. Blake, President
Bro Homer Reeves, Vice President
Bro T.J. Tatum, Secretary
Bro Roy Jones, Assistant Secretary
Sister Lucile Moore, Introductory Lesson
1939 — September 30-October 1

First Sunday and Saturday before of October
Ebenezer Church, Fulton County
President, Bro. Homer Reeves
Vice President, Bro. Rubin Ball
Secretary, Sister Sarah Power
Assistant Secretary, Sister Ellen Adams
Introductory Lesson, Bro. Rubin Ball
1940 — October 5-6

First Sunday and Saturday before of October
Boiling Springs Church, Fulton Co.
Bro J. J. Cagle President
Bro J. H. Blake Vice Pres
Bro H. M. Cagle Secretary
Bro J. H. Blake Introductory Lesson
1941 — October 4-5

First Sunday and Saturday before of October
Big Creek Church, Fulton County
Bro J. J. Cagle, President
Bro J. H. Blake, Vice President
Bro H.M. Cagle, Secretary
Bro Hubert Blake, Introductory Lesson
1942 — October 3-4

First Sunday and Saturday before of October
Ebenezer Church, Fulton County
J. J. Cagle, President J. H. Blake, Vice President H. M. Cagle, Secretary Bro T. L. Hester, Introductory Lesson
1957 — September 28-29
Little Union Church
Bro. Doyal DeLong, president
Bro. Alvin Cagle, vice-president
Bro. P. D. Cagle, secretary-treasurer
Bro. Jerry Johnson, assistant-secretary-treasurer
Bro. Jack Conley, introductory lesson
1958 —
Ebenezer Primitive Baptist Church
1959 —
Bro. Alvin Cagle, chairman
Bro. Elmer Johnson, vice-chairman
Bro. Kenneth DeLong, secretary
Sis. Janice DeLong, assistant sec.-treas
Bro. Bruce Cagle, introductory lesson
1960 — October 1-2
Cross Roads Primitive Baptist Church
1961 — July 30-31

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after the 4th of July
Union Church
Bro. Jack Cagle, Chairman
Bro, Elmer Johnson, Vice-Chairman
Bro. Louie Cagle, Secretary
Sis. Velma Johnson, Introductory Lesson
1962 — July 28-29

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after the 4th of July
Ebenezer Primitive Church, Spalding Drive off Highway 19
1963 — September 28-29

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after the 4th of July
Boiling Springs Church
Bro. Elmer Johnson, President
Bro. Dorris Delong, Vice-President
Sis. Judy Cagle, Secretary
Sis. Betty Blackwell, Ass. Secretary
Bro. Johnny Cagle, Introductory Lesson
1964 — August 29-30

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after the 4th of July
Union Church
Chairman, Bro. Louie Cagle
Vice Chairman, Bro. Dorris Delong
Secretary, Sis. Judy Cagle
Introductory Lesson, Sis. Judy Cagle
1965 — August 28-29

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after the 4th of July
Cross Roads Church
1966 — July 30-31

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after the 4th of July
Ebenezer Primitive Baptist Church
Kimzy Cagle, Chairman
Doris Delong, Vice Chairman
Jean Garrison, Secretary
Wilma Garrison, Introductory Lesson
1967 — July 29-30

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after the 4th of July
Boiling Springs Primitive Baptist Church, near Roswell, Georgia
Kimzy Cagle, Chairman
Doris Delong, Vice Chairman
Jean Garrison, Secretary
Jack Cagle, Introductory Lesson
1968 — September 28-29

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after the 4th of July
Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church
Hoyt Cagle, Chairman
Doris Delong, Vice Chairman
Hazel Cagle, Secretary
Hoyt Cagle, Introductory Lesson
1969 — August 30-31

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after the 4th of July
Union Primitive Baptist Church, Roswell, Georgia
Chairman, Hoyt Cagle
Vice Chairman, Doris DeLong
Secretary, Hazel Cagle
Introductory Lesson, Jack Cagle
1970 — August 29-30

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after the 4th of July
Ebenezer Primitive Baptist Church, near Roswell, Georgia
Chairman, Loy Garrison
Vice Chairman, Doris DeLong
Secretary, Hazel Cagle
Introductory Lesson, Horace DeLong
1971 — August 28-29

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after the 4th of July
Boiling Springs Primitive Baptist Church
Loy Garrison, Chairman
Doris DeLong, Vice Chairman
Hazel Cagle, Secretary
Mary Lou Cagle, Introductory Lesson
1972 — July 29-30

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after the 4th of July
Union Primitive Baptist Church
Doris DeLong, Chairman
Hoyt Cagle, Vice Chairman
Hazel Cagle, Sec. and Treas
Hoyt Cagle, Introductory Lesson
1973 — July 28-29

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after the 4th of July
Boiling Springs Primitive Baptist Church
Doris DeLong, Chairman
Hoyt Cagle, Vice Chairman
Hazel Cagle, Secretary and Treasurer
Elmer Johnson, Introductory Lesson
1974 — September 28-29

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after the 4th of July
Mt. Bethel Community Center, Marietta, Ga.
Chairman, Hoyt Cagle
Vice Chairman, Elmer Johnson
Secretary, Hazel Cagle
Introductory Lesson, Kim Cagle
1975 — August 30-31

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after the 4th of July
Mt. Bethel Community Center, East Marietta, Georgia
Hoyt Cagle, Chairman
Kenneth DeLong, Vice Chairman
Hazel Cagle, Secretary
Horace DeLong, Introductory Lesson
1976 — August 28-29

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after the 4th of July
Ebenezer Church
1977 — July 30-31

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after the 4th of July
Oak Grove Church
Ernest Parker, Chairman
Doris DeLong, Vice Chairman
Hazel Cagle, Secretary
Elmer Johnson, Introductory Lesson
1978 — July 29-30

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after the 4th of July
Union Church
Doris DeLong, Chairman
Hoyt Cagle, Vice Chairman
Hazel Cagle, Secretary
Kenneth DeLong, Introductory Lesson
1979 — July 28-29

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after the 4th of July
Ebenezer Church
Doris DeLong, Chairman
Hoyt Cagle, Vice Chairman
Hazel Cagle, Secretary
Rick DeLong, Introductory Lesson
1980 — August 30-31

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after the 4th of July
Oak Grove Church - Alpharetta, Ga.
Hoyt Cagle, Chairman
Kim Cagle, Vice Chairman
Hazel Cagle, Secretary
Loy Garrison, Introductory Lesson
1981 — August 29-30

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after the 4th of July
Ebenezer Church, Dunwoody, Ga.
Kim Cagle, Chairman
Richard DeLong, Vice Chairman
Hazel Cagle, Secretary
Richard DeLong, Introductory Lesson
1982 — August 28-29

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after the 4th of July
Oak Grove Church - Alpharetta, Ga.
Richard DeLong, Chairman
Herman Wilkinson, Vice Chairman
Hazel Cagle, Secretary
E. C. Bowen, Introductory Lesson
1983 — July 30-31

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after the 4th of July
Ebenezer Church, Dunwoody, Georgia
Chairman, Richard DeLong
Vice Chairman, Herman Wilkinson
Secretaries, Gertrude DeLong and Hazel Cagle
Introductory Lesson, Phil Summerlin
1984 — July 28-29

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after the 4th of July
Oak Grove Church, Alpharetta, Ga.
Chairman, Richard DeLong
Vice Chairman, Matthew DeLong
Secretary, Hazel Cagle
Introductory Lesson, Matthew DeLong
1985 — September 28-29

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after the 4th of July
Ebenezer Church, Dunwoody, Georgia
Chairman, Matthew DeLong
Vice Chairman, Kimzy Cagle
Secretary, Hazel Cagle
Introductory Lesson, Hoyt Cagle
1986 — August 30-31

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after the 4th of July
Oak Grove Church, near Alpheretta, Georgia
Chairman, Matt DeLong
Vice Chairman, Kim Cagle
Secretary, Hazel Cagle
Introductory Lesson, Kenneth DeLong
1987 — August 29-30

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after the 4th of July
Ebenezer Church, Dunwoody, Georgia
Chairman, Jesse Roberts
Vice Chairman, Helen Bryson
Secretary, Hazel Cagle
Introductory Lesson, Kenneth DeLong
1988 — July 30-31

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after the 4th of July
Oak Grove Church, near Alpharetta, Gerogia
Chairman, Helen Bryson
Vice Chairman, Richard DeLong
Secretary, Hazel Cagle
Introductory Lesson, Kenneth DeLong
1989 — July 29-30

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after the 4th of July
Camp Creek Church, Lilburn, Georgia
Chairman, Helen Bryson
Vice Chairman, Richard DeLong
Secretary, Hazel Cagle
Introductory Lesson, Richard DeLong
1990 — July 28-29

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after the 4th of July
Ebenezer Church, Dunwoody, Georgia
Chairman, Richard DeLong
Vice Chairman, Ted Mercer
Secretary, Hazel Cagle
Introductory Lesson, Ted Mercer
1991 — September 28-29

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after the 4th of July
Big Creek Primitive Baptist Church, Alpharetta, Gerogia
Chairman, Ted Mercer
Vice Chairman, Kim Cagle
Secretary, Hazel Cagle
Introductory Lesson, Kenneth DeLong
1992 — August 29-30

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after the 4th of July
Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church, near Alpharetta, Georgia
Chairman, Ted Mercer
Vice Chairman, Secretary, Hazel Cagle
Introductory Lesson, Connie Karduck
1993 — August 28-29

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after the 4th of July
Camp Creek Primitive Baptist Church, Lilburn, Georgia
Chairman, Helen Bryson
Vice Chairman, Kenneth DeLong
Secretary, Judy Mincey
Introductory Lesson, Kenneth DeLong
1994 — July 30-31

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after the 4th of July
Ebenezer Primitive Baptist Church in Dunwoody, Georgia
Chairman, Helen Bryson
Vice Chairman, Kenneth DeLong
Secretary, Hazel Cagle
Introductory Lesson, Richard DeLong
1995 — July 29-30

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after the 4th of July
Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church, Alpharetta, Georgia
Chairman—Jesse Roberts
Vice Chairman—Helen Bryson
Secretary—Hazel Cagle
Introductory Lesson—Loy Garrison
1996 — September 28-29

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after the 4th of July
Big Creek Primitive Baptist Church
Chairman—Jesse Roberts
Vice Chairman—Kenneth DeLong
Secretary—Helen Bryson
Introductory Lesson—Kenneth DeLong
1997 — August 30-31

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after the 4th of July
Camp Creek Primitive Baptist Church, Lilburn, Georgia
Chairman—Kenneth DeLong
Vice Chairman—Richard DeLong
Secretary/Treasurer—Helen Bryson
Introductory Lesson—Richard DeLong
1998 — August 29-30

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after the 4th of July
Ebenezer Primitive Baptist Church, Dunwoody, Georgia
Chairman—Richard DeLong
Vice Chairman—Jeannette DePoy
Secretary/Treasurer—Helen Bryson
Introductory Lesson—Jesse Roberts
1999 — August 28-29

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after the 4th of July
Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church, Alpharetta, Georgia
Chairman—Loy Garrison
Vice Chairman—John Plunkett
Secretary/Treasurer—Helen Bryson
Introductory Lesson—Kenneth DeLong
2000 — July 29-30

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after the 4th of July
Big Creek Primitive Baptist Church, Alpharetta, Georgia

Note: During the 2000 business session, the class voted "to change the date of the convention to be the first fifth Sunday and Saturday before after Labor Day."
Chairman—John Plunkett
Vice Chairman—Scott DePoy
Secretary/Treasurer—Helen Bryson
Introductory Lesson—Richard DeLong
2001 — September 29-30

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after Labor Day
Sweetwater Memorial Chapel, Lilburn, Georgia
Chairman—Scott DePoy
Vice Chairman—Jessica Roberts
Secretary/Treasurer—Helen Bryson
Introductory Lesson—Kenneth DeLong
2002 — September 28-29

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after Labor Day
Ebenezer Primitive Baptist Church, Dunwoody, Georgia
(Held jointly with Young People's Convention)
Chairman—Jessica Roberts
Vice Chairman—Lela Crowder
Secretary/Treasurer—Helen Bryson
Introductory Lesson—Cassie Franklin and Richard DeLong
2003 — November 29-30

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after Labor Day
Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church, Alpharetta, Georgia
Chairperson—Lela Crowder
Vice Chairman—John Plunkett
Secretary—Helen Bryson
Introductory Lesson—Jesse Roberts
2004 — October 30-31

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after Labor Day
Big Creek Primitive Baptist Church, Alpharetta, Georgia
Chairman—John Plunkett
Vice Chairperson—Judy Mincey
Acting Secretary—Lela Crowder
Introductory Lesson—Judy Mincey
2005 — October 29-30

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after Labor Day
Sweetwater Memorial Chapel, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Chairman—Judy Mincey
Vice Chairman—Scott DePoy
Secretary/Treasurer—Helen Bryson
Introductory Lesson—Richard DeLong
2006 — October 28-29

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after Labor Day
Sweetwater Memorial Chapel, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Chairman—Jeannette DePoy
Vice Chairman—Cathy White
Secretary—Helen Bryson
Introductory Lesson—Jesse Roberts
2007 — September 29-30

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after Labor Day
Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church, Alpharetta, Georgia
Chairman—Richard DeLong
Vice Chairman—Matt Hinton
Secretary/Treasurer—Helen Bryson
Introductory Lesson—Richard DeLong
2008 — November 29-30

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after Labor Day
Big Creek Primitive Baptist Church, Alpharetta, Georgia
Chairman—Matt Hinton
Vice Chairman—Jane Spencer
Secretary/Treasurer—Helen Bryson
Introductory Lesson—Dr. Steve Kick
2009 — November 28-29

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after Labor Day
Hardeman Primitive Baptist Church, Decatur, Georgia
Chairman—Jane Spencer
Vice Chairman—Richard DeLong
Secretary—Helen Bryson
Introductory Lesson—Jesse Roberts
2010 — October 30-31

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after Labor Day
Ebenezer Primitive Baptist Church, Dunwoody, Georgia
Chairman—Ted Mercer
Vice Chairman—John Plunkett
Secretary/Treasurer—Helen Bryson
Introductory Lesson—Shannon Primm
2011 — October 29-30

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after Labor Day
Big Creek Primitive Baptist Church, Alpharetta, Georgia
Chairman—John Plunkett
Vice Chairman—Jeannette DePoy
Secretary/Treasurer—Helen Bryson
Introductory Lesson—Nathan Rees
2012 — September 29-30

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after Labor Day
Hardeman Primitive Baptist Church, Decatur, Georgia
Chairman—Jeannette DePoy
Vice Chairman—Jesse Pearlman Karlsberg
Secretary/Treasurer—Helen Bryson
Introductory Lesson—Jesse P. Karlsberg
2013 — June 29-30
Differed from formula

Formula: First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after Labor Day
Sweetwater Chapel, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Chairman—Jesse P. Karlsberg
Vice Chairman—Scott DePoy
Secretary/Treasurer—Helen Bryson
Introductory Lesson—P. Dan Brittain
2014 — June 28-29
Differed from formula

Formula: First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after Labor Day
Big Creek Primitive Baptist Church, Alpharetta, Georgia
Chairman-Scott DePoy
Vice Chairman-Lauren Bock
Secretary/Treasurer-Helen Bryson
Introductory Lesson: Jonathon Smith
2015 — November 28-29

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after Labor Day
Sweetwater Chapel, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Chairman—John Plunkett
Vice Chairman—Daniel Williams
Secretary/Treasurer—Helen Bryson
Introductory Lesson: Matt Hinton
2016 — October 29-30

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after Labor Day
Sweetwater Chapel, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Chairman—Nathan Rees
Vice Chairman—Rachel Carlisle
Secretary/Treasurer—Helen Bryson
Introductory Lesson—Jeannette DePoy
2017 — October 28-29

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after Labor Day
Sweetwater Chapel, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Chairman—Faye Holbrook
Vice Chairman—Jeannette DePoy
Secretary/Treasurer—Helen Bryson
Introductory Lesson—Helen Brown
2018 — September 29-30

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after Labor Day
Alpharetta City Hall, Alpharetta, Georgia

Note: During the 2018 business session, the following item was passed: "a locating committee will be appointed and future Union Musical Sacred Harp Singing Conventions may be held at any location in Georgia."
Chairman—Jeannette DePoy
Vice Chairman—Rebecca Over
Secretary/Treasurer—Helen Bryson
Introductory Lesson—Janice Paulk
2019 — September 28-29

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after Labor Day
Poplar Springs Primitive Baptist Church, Bowdon, Georgia
Chairman—Rebecca Over
Vice Chairman—Andy Ditzler
Secretary/Treasurer—Helen Bryson
Introductory Lesson—John Plunkett
2020 — Not held
2021 — Not held
2022 — October 29-30

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after Labor Day
Big Creek Primitive Baptist Church, Alpharetta, Georgia
Chairman—Faye Holbrook
Vice Chairman—David Smead
Secretary/Treasurer—Helen Bryson
Introductory Lesson—Helen Bryson
2023 — October 28-29

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after Labor Day
Sweetwater Chapel, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Chairman—David Smead
Vice Chairman—Lauren Bock
Secretary/Treasurer—Lisa Bennett
Introductory Lesson—Malinda Snow
2024 — September 28-29

First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after Labor Day
Alpharetta City Hall, Alpharetta, Georgia
Chairman—Lauren Bock
Vice Chairman—Shawn Taylor
Secretary/Treasurer—Lisa Bennett
Introductory Lesson—Lauren Bock
2025 — June 28-29
Differed from formula

Formula: First 5th Sunday and Saturday before after Labor Day
Sweetwater Chapel, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Chair—Shawn Taylor
Vice Chair—Andy Ditzler
Secretary—David Smead
Treasurer—Lisa Bennett
Introductory Lesson—Tom George