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
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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Nashville Singers Reunites Former Friends and Quartet Singers After Almost Three Decades
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As was revealed in a previous issue of Nashville Singers News, newest NSI member Tim Mullican works at BNA as an air traffic controller. One of Tim's colleagues at the Nashville airport is Rodney Turner. After discovering that Rodney was a singer, Tim invited him to attend our meeting on January 27. Later at the meeting, in conversations with other members present, someone mentioned, "Our lead section leader's name is Ric Domenico, but he's not here tonight." Rodney remarked, "I went to the University of Miami and sang in a gospel quartet with someone by that name." Those within ear shot of this conversation, and knowing that Ric attended U of M started grinning from ear to ear. Rodney added, "When I come back next week, I'll bring in some pictures of a very "youthful" Ric Domenico that will make you smile." Fast forward one week to February 3. Ric comes in the door and starts doing some prep work in the kitchen. Rodney walks in a minute or two later, grinning from ear to ear with the aforementioned pictures. We introduced Ric to Rodney. Ric shook Rodney's hand and welcomed him to our meeting, but did NOT recognize him. Rodney exchanged a few pleasantries with Ric and handed him a few old quartet photos. Ric was stunned and speechless for a few seconds and then exclaimed, "I can't believe this!" then proceeded to give Rodney a big bear hug. At break, the two long-lost quartet singers did their best to fill in the gaps of the last 28 years. It was a great to witness such a special moment.
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Happy Birthday Ed Luke!
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Nashville Singers member Ed Luke is celebrating another rotation around the sun today.
He and his wife, Tracey, work for Caterpillar Financial and live in Joelton with their daughter, Katie. They have two other children, Brian a military policeman in the Army, and Anna, a student at Austin Peay State University.
Ed sings baritone with Nashville Singers and is one of the newest members of our board of directors.
He scored points with new President/Board Chair Bryan Patrick by agreeing to spend this evening at, you guessed it, a Nashville Singers Board meeting. Way to go Ed!
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Keeping Singers Well
On the road, onstage, or at rehearsal, healthy habits for singers are in everyone's best interests
By Matthew Sigman
Songbirds always eat, or so the Rodgers & Hart song tells us, but do they hydrate, exercise, and get enough rest? Choral singers fine tune their daily habits, optimizing them on rehearsal and performance days, but unlike straightforward programs for traditional athletes, singer wellness regimens are more likely to be an artful blend of idiosyncrasy and science. And singers don't always have the organizational support needed to maintain the healthiest choices.
It will be no surprise that in discussions with singers, conductors, and voice experts, hydration is named as the single most important ingredient for vocal hygiene, performance stamina, and overall health. Members of the Colorado Children's Chorale are indoctrinated into hydration rituals at a young age. "Our motto is 'Water: The Choice for the Voice,' says artistic director Debbie DeSantis. Like many singers, Chung-Wai Soong, a member of the San Francisco Symphony Chorus, says continuous hydration is "the most singerly thing I do. I am never without a bottle." Says Kate Johnson, a Hawaii-based choral soloist and a competitive bicyclist, "I hydrate for a concert just as I would for a race."
Read the rest of this article by clicking HERE.
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This Week in Music History
February 7, 1979 - Stephen Stills became the first rock performer to record on digital equipment in Los Angeles' Record Plant Studio.
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Calling All MNPS Music Educators!
 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 to the right to register online. These FREE lessons will be offered from 7:00pm to 8:30pm on the following dates:
March 3, March 10,
March 17, March 24
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Agenda for February 10th Meeting
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7:00 - 7:10 Tag Time
7:10 - 7:30 Warm Up / Craft Session (Sloan)
7:30 - 8:10 Sectionals - Tonight / Satin Doll / Man in the Mirror / Ob-La-Di
8:10 - 8:30 Sing 4 Sectional Pieces together
8:30 - 8:40 Business Meeting (Bryan)
8:40 - 8:50 Break
8:50 - 9:00 Star-Spangled Banner
9:00 - 9:10 Lo, How A Rose E're Blooming
9:10 - 9:20 Lost In the Stars
9:20 - 9:30 Shenandoah (Sloan)
9:30 - 9:40 Irish Blessing
9:40 - 9:55 Quartet Singing (Bryan)
9:55 - 10:00 Closing Song
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Advisory Board Candidates
 If you are interested in serving as a member of the Nashville Singers Advisory Board in 2012, please download our 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) 7:00pm - Board meeting (at the home of Sloan Yarborough)
February 15 - Goodlettsville, TN (private event)
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 6 - (Sun) Performance at Walter Hill First Baptist Church in Murfreesboro (T) March 10 (Thu) Free Voice Lessons Program
March 17 (Thu) Free Voice Lessons Program
March 24 (Thu) Free Voice Lessons Program
March 29 (Tue) Madison, TN (private event) (T)
April 14 (Thu) Performance at Whitworth Memorial Baptist Church
April 23 (Sat) First Annual Nashville Singers Golf-A-Palooza Golf Tournament (location TBA)
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.
May 7 - (Sat) Priest Point Presbyterian Church, Nashville, TN (T)
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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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