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 |
Nashville Singers, Inc. is a 501(C)3 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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Videos of the Week
 | Westminster Chorus in Philadelphia
"Oh Love that Will Not Let Me Go" |
 | "O Love That Will Not Let Me Go" (in Nashville)
Joel Rutherford of ACOUSTIX with the Gaither Vocal Band |
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This Week in Music History
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March 22, 1975 - Frankie Valli went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'My Eyes Adored You', his first solo No.1.
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Quote of the Week
Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out. - Robert Collier
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"Free Singing Lessons" Program Enters Final Week
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Seven guests have participated in our four-week program. Concluding this Thursday at 7:00pm is an opportunity to improve your singing skills in a positive,supportive, fun, and creative environment. Content varies from week to week.
Robert Duling traveled three hours from Arab, Alabama to attend last week's meeting.
Click on the photo shown to the right to register online.
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2010 Annual Report Released
Click HERE to down load your PDF copy.
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Agenda for March 24
SECTION I
Free Singing Lessons program - week #4
Instructors: Grace Thomson, Sloan Yarborough, and Todd Wilson 7:00-7:02p - Part placement for new attendees (Sloan) 7:02-7:06p - Welcome song from Nashville Singers (Todd) 7:06-7:10p - Introductions - new guests (Todd) 7:11-7:44p - Warm-up and instruction (Grace) - When to utilize different voices - natural voice, headtone, falsetto
- In tempo singing vs rubato
- Visual presentation - face, body, posture
- Singing in a quartet (optional)
- You be the coach
- Acknowledging the audience/bowing
7:45-7:55p - Continue learning America the Beautiful (Sloan) (Grace coaching) 7:55-8:05p - Continue learning I Love You Truly (Todd) (Grace coaching) 8:05-8:15p - Tag time (learning by rote) (Todd) 8:15-8:25p - perform both songs 8:25-8:30p - Identify/capture/discuss tonight's take-aways SECTION II 8:30 - 8:40 Business Meeting (Bryan)
8:40 - 8:50 Break SECTION III
8:50 - 9:10 Tonight
9:10 - 9:30 Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
9:30 - 9:45 Satin Doll
9:45 - 9:55 Man in the Mirror
9:55 - 10:00 Thank yous, Closing Song
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SPRING
March 24 (Thu) Free Voice Lessons Program
March 29 (Tue) Madison, TN (private event)
- 7pm chorus call. Nashville Singers is presenting a 30-minute set
- Location: FiftyForward's Madison Station, located at 301 Madison Street, Madison, TN 37115,
- Costume: We will wear our khaki pants, black polos, black blazers, black shoes, black socks and black belts.
- Songs:
- Dear Hearts & Gentle People
- Man in the Mirror
- Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
INTRO MEMBERS & NEXT SONG (Sloan) - Danny Boy
- Happy Together
INTRO (Harlan) - Satin Doll
- Lion Sleeps Tonight
THANK YOUS, PROMOTE MISSION, CD (Todd)
INTRO (Ed) - Somewhere Over the Rainbow
April 30 (Sat) 6pm - National Anthem Performance for Lipscomb University Baseball game versus Belmont University
May 7 (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.
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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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In-Kind Donations Wish List
Nashville singers gladly accepts in-kind donations. An in-kind "contribution" is a donation or gift of time, internal fiscal resources, expertise, use of facilities, project sponsorship, equipment, or other comparable donations without charge, that are equal to direct financial contributions from one or more partners. The estimation of in-kind value is based on one's own best judgment.
- Offset printing services
- Formal uniform (tuxedos)
- Informal uniform (matching polo shirts, khaki pants)
- Embroidered garment bags with the chorus logo
- Risers for rehearsals and performances
- Sound, PA, and recording equipment
- A CD (compact disc) duplicator
- Costume dry cleaning services
- Storage for risers, costumes and chorus property
- A lockable trailer for transporting risers and costumes to and from performances
- Donated outdoor billboard advertising
- Airline vouchers converted from frequent flyer accounts (for bringing in "out of town" performance and choreography coaches)
- Catering services for large or small events
- Flowers and plants for events and stage decoration
- Combination color laser printer/copier/scanner
- Venue space such as ballrooms, restaurants, halls and atria for receptions and event
In-Kind Donor Benefits
In-kind donors will receive recognition through a number of channels:
- Donor page of the Nashville Singers website
- Donor acknowledgment in the printed event program at Nashville Singers produced concert events
- Donor acknowledgment from stage at Nashville Singers produced concert events
- Sponsor mentions in any press releases distributed to the media promoting the sponsored event
- Donor acknowledgments in promotional messages sent through social media and networking platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn
Nashville Singers, Inc. is chartered by the state of Tennessee as a nonprofit organization and is recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. If you wish to make such a donation, please contact Todd Wilson, Executive Director at 615-669-8633 to find out where you can make the biggest impact.
Together, we can enrich lives through song.
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Nashville Singers
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