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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"Free Singing Lessons" Program Impacts Nine Participants from Tennessee and Alabama
 | (L to R) Jim Highfill, Chad Kern, Charlie Bretz, Mark Riley,
Clint Murray, Terry Palus, Robert Duling, Don Hamilton |
Our free singing lessons program attracted nine participants from seven cities in Davidson, Cheatham, Robertson, and Williamson Counties in Tennessee, and one gentleman who traveled 300 miles round-trip from his home in Arab, Alabama on the last two Thursdays of the four-week program.
The feedback was very positive.
Mark Riley - "The free singing lessons program was a "5-Star Experience." What Nashville Singers does is so important. Singing is good for the soul and great for the spirit of the singer. I appreciated the professionalism and being made to feel so welcome."
Charlie Bretz - "The group setting was much less intimidating than I anticipated. It was great to learn how to perform with emotion."
Chad Kern - "I had fun and am beginning to learn a lot about singing."
Clint Murray - "I appreciated the friendliness and connection with the other singers."
Don Hamilton - "What I liked most was the fun, fellowship, and professionalism. The attention to detail impressed me the most."
Stuart Johnson - "I appreciated the education."
Robert Duling - "I've gotten mixed and sometimes confusing instruction from previous directors. What I appreciated most was the experienced directors."
Terry Palus - "I love to sing! What I appreciated most was that for the men of Nashville Singers, singing is not a job, it's a passion."
Jim Highfill - "After attending our 2010 concert, the idea of visiting one of your meetings was a bit intimidating. However, after participating in this program, I received lots of encouragement and felt very welcome."
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Video of the Week
 | Ambassadors of Harmony
2009 International Barbershop Chorus Champions |
Find out why this video has been viewed over 1.5 million times!
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Quote of the Week
The way to succeed is to double your error rate. - Thomas J. Watson
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Music Makes a Difference
Grant Applications Due this Week
In May of this year, 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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This Week in Music History
 March 29, 1975 - Led Zeppelin had all their six albums in the US Top 100 chart in the same week with their latest album Physical Graffiti at No.1
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Your Giving Makes A Difference!
Nashville Singers has been providing music education, performing, recording, and leadership opportunities to men since 2008.
The reach of this music education is now being expanded to include "at risk" youth attending middle schools in Davidson County, through our Music Makes a Difference Grant program, the Young Singers Project, and our Master Class music education programs.
In 2012, we hope to begin to offering a scholarship to graduating seniors pursuing a music education degree in 2012.
 The hallmark of our success has been careful planning, innovative and visionary thinking, hard work, and a commitment to our philanthropic mission to provide resources and support for music education in our schools and the community.
Fulfilling our vision will require a significant infusion of financial resources. We thank you for your consideration so that we may provide future generations with the opportunity to have their lives enriched by music and the performing arts.
Nashville Singers offers a number of ways to provide support, including individual donations, major gifts, legacy gifts, planned giving, corporate sponsorship, matching gifts, grants, advertising, or through a contribution to an endowment. You can also donate your company's products or services as an in-kind sponsor. Gifts can be made in honor of or in memory of individuals.
The Nashville Singers, Inc. is a Tennessee chartered corporation and recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Donations are tax -deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
For more information, visit our website or contact Executive Director, Todd Wilson by phone at 615-669-8633 or via email at todd@nashvillesingers.org
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Agenda for April 7th Meeting
SECTION I 7:00pm - tag time 7:05pm - warm-up 7:15pm - Man in the Mirror
7:30pm - Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
7:45pm - Satin Doll
8:00pm - Tonight 8:15pm - Happy Together SECTION II 8:30 - 8:40 Business Meeting (Bryan)
8:40 - 8:50 Break SECTION III 8:50pm - Impossible Dream
9:00pm - Over the Rainbow
9:10pm - Danny Boy
9:20pm - Home on the Range
9:30pm - Shenandoah
9:40pm - The Lord's Prayer
9:50pm - Star Spangled Banner 9:55pm - Closing Song
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SPRING
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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