Mission & Vision
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Organizational MissionThe mission of Nashville Singers is to entertain, educate, unite and uplift our audiences and members through music that is distinguished for its innovation, diversity and artistic excellence. Philanthropic Mission
The philanthropic mission of Nashville Singers is to provide resources and support for music education in our schools and the community.
Leadership Mission
The leadership mission of Nashville Singers is to seek, develop, use and enhance the skills and talents of each member to such an extent that progress seems limitless.
Vision
The vision of Nashville Singers is to be a dynamic choral leader, enriching lives through the performance of significant music.
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About Us
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Nashville Singers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation and performing arts organization founded in 2008.
The members range in age from teenagers to retirees and reside in Brentwood, Hermitage, LaVergne, Lebanon, Nashville, Joelton, and Smyrna.
The group meets at Whitworth Memorial Baptist Church the first three Thursday evenings of each month from 7-10pm.
Membership in Nashville Singers is open to all men who demonstrate the ability, desire, and a commitment to excellence in vocal and choral performance.
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2010 Leadership
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2011 LEADERSHIP
Todd Wilson
Executive Director
Director of Music
Webmaster
Newsletter Editor
Bryan PatrickPresident/Board Chair Costume Manager  Sloan Yarborough
Vice-Chair
Assistant Director Bass Section Leader
 Ed LukeSecretary
Sergeant at Arms
Bruce CokeroftImmediate Past President Manager of Auditions
Ric DomenicoVP of Membership Development Lead Section Leader Music Engraver
Harlan Wilson
Board Member At Large
Performance Coach
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Current Repertoire
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REGULAR
Danny Boy
Dear Hearts and Gentle People
Happy Together
Home on the Range
Impossible Dream
My Lord and I
Shenandoah
The Lion Sleeps Tonight The Lord's Prayer
Lost in the Stars
Man in the Mirror
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
Over the Rainbow
Satin Doll
Star Spangled Banner
Tonight
HOLIDAY
Angels We Have Heard On High
Auld Lang Syne
Caroling, Caroling
Carol of the Bells
Do You Hear What I Hear
I Wonder What You're Doing for Christmas
Lo, How A Rose 'Er Blooming Santa Baby
Silent Night
The Secret of Christmas |
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Nashville Singers
In-Kind Sponsors
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Ocean Way Nashville
Recording Studios
1200 17th Ave S
Nashville 37212
615.320.3900
Carl Diebold
Sincera Media Solutions
www.sincera.tv
Dove Award-winning videographer
Suzi Moran
Graphic Designer
L & F Creative
518.869.6227, ext 129
Jeff Lava
Lighting
www.44designs.com
Kristopher Fisher
Sound
615-366-6588
Trade Show Exhibit Booth Grace Thomson
Private Voice Instruction Performance Coaching
For more information about becoming an in-kind sponsor of Nashville Singers, please click HERE to review a list of our current needs.
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About Us
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Nashville Singers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation and performing arts organization founded in 2008.
The members range in age from teenagers to retirees and reside in Brentwood, Hermitage, LaVergne, Lebanon, Nashville, Joelton, and Smyrna.
The group meets at Whitworth Memorial Baptist Church the first three Thursday evenings of each month from 7-10pm.
Membership in Nashville Singers is open to all men who demonstrate the ability, desire, and a commitment to excellence in vocal and choral performance.
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Affiliations
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"Music Makes a Difference" Grant Program
Now Accepting Applications
 Before the summer of 2011, Nashville Singers will be awarding our first "Music Makes a Difference" grant of $500 to a needy school choral arts program in Metro Nashville Public Schools. The application can be downloaded by clicking HERE. Applications will be accepted through March 31, 2011.
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"Free Voice Lessons" Program Registration Now Open
This could be the perfect opportunity if you are interested in improving your singing skills in a positive, supportive, fun and creative environment. Click on the photo shown above to register online.
The dates of these lessons will be:
March 3, March 10, March 17, March 24
TIME COMMITMENT: The lessons begin at 7:00 P.M. and end about 8:30 P.M. with optional opportunities for more singing until 10:00 P.M.
LOCATION: Whitworth Memorial Baptist Church, 3014 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville, TN 37214
The content is rich and exciting-a combination of technical and artistic vocal training:
- Breathing-posture, breath support and control for singing freely produced tones
- Resonance-tone placement, emotional color and blend
- Vowels-target sounds, diction and diphthongs
- Rhythm-creating precise synchronization
- Dynamics-use of soft/loud ranges to create meaning and artistic joy
- Artistry - something magical that can happen when notes and words become second nature
If your schedule will not allow participation in all four lessons, you are still welcome to the lessons you CAN make. The instruction is provided free of charge. Best of all, any singer able to attend three of the four free lessons and demonstrating a grasp of the notes and words will be invited to join Nashville Singers for a public performance on Thursday evening April 14 to sing the songs we've learned together.
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Quote of the Week
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Benjamin Zander
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"The real power is in making others powerful" - Benjamin Zander
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This Week in Music History
February 4, 1971 - The Osmonds, a vocal group of five brothers fronted by 13 year old Donny Osmond receive their first Gold record for $1 million worth of sales of "One Bad Apple".
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Agenda for February 3rd Meeting
SECTION I (new music)
(guests encouraged to sing with us)
7:00PM - tag time (Todd)
7:10PM - warm up/craft lesson (Sloan)
7:25PM - Man in the Mirror
7:45PM - Oh Bla Di Oh Blah Da
8:05PM - Tonight, Tonight
8:20PM - Satin Doll
SECTION II (non-singing time)
8:40PM - business meeting
8:50PM - break
SECTION III (prep for 2/21/11 gig)
(guests encouraged to sing with us)
9:10PM - Star Spangled Banner
SECTION IV
(guests encouraged to observe quietly)
9:20PM - Home on the Range
9:30PM - Danny Boy
9:40PM - Over the Rainbow
9:50PM - Impossible Dream
9:55PM - Closing song
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Advisory Board Being Considered for 2012
 Nashville Singers is seeking to identify a pool of potential advisory board candidates, specifically corporate and volunteer city leaders, as well as members of the education, performing arts, and non-profit community in Middle Tennessee
The Advisory Board would likely meet at least twice a year in a mentor/advisory capacity. Advisory Board members would receive no compensation for their services.
If you are interested in serving as a member of the Nashville Singers Advisory Board, please download this Candidate Application Form and return it to Executive Director Todd Wilson, using the contact methods provided on the form.
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February 7 (Mon) Board meeting
February 21 (Mon) - Nashville Singers will be performing the National Anthem performance for a Belmont University Women's Basketball game versus East Tennessee State University at the Curb Events Center;
MEMBERS: chorus call is at 6:30pm; our informal uniform; 7:00pm performance;
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SPRING
March 3 (Thu) Free Voice Lessons Program
March 10 (Thu) Free Voice Lessons Program
March 17 (Thu) Free Voice Lessons Program
March 24 (Thu) Free Voice Lessons Program
April 14 (Thur) Mini-Concert (open to the public)
April 23 (S at) First Annual Nashville Singers Golf-A-Palooza Golf Tournament
Stay tuned to future issues of Nashville Singers News for more details as they become available. This tournament will be open to members and non-members alike and will be a great opportunity to have fun, make some new friends ands raise money to support our philanthropic mission. Advertising and sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, contact Todd Wilson at 615-669-8633 or email todd@nashvillesingers.org.
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FALL
November 19 - The Second Annual Fall/Holiday Concert will be held at 7:00pm Location TBD; Advertising and sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, contact Todd Wilson at 615-669-8633 or email todd@nashvillesingers.org.
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