Today brought news that many singers have anticipated with a mixture of curiosity, nostalgia, excitement and often a touch of sadness—though none of us knew exactly when it would come.
The Sacred Harp Publishing Company has released the official list of tunes from the 1991 Edition that will not appear in the forthcoming revision. You can view the full list here:
Songs Removed from The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition
For some, these titles carry decades of memories: favorite leads, formative singings, or moments shared with friends now gone. For others, the removals mark a turning of the page, making way for new compositions and long-lost tunes returning to the book.
Incredibly, within hours of the announcement, Jeremiah Ledbetter compiled a video that allows you to hear each of the departing tunes—an invaluable record and a labor of love. Immense thanks to him, and to all the singers whose voices ring through this compilation.
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