John Overton Comprehensive High School  

Awarded 2012 Music Makes a Difference Grant     

Overton High School was awarded this year's Music Makes a Difference grant.  

The choral program at John Overton High School consists of three choral ensembles.  The Chamber Choir is the premiere performing ensemble and is an audition-only group whose repertoire consists of multiple genres. The Show Choir is also an audition-only group and focuses on popular and Broadway genre repertoire. The Mixed Choir is open to all students and is an un-auditioned choir for those who enjoy singing.

According to Academy Coach Stephen Sheaffer, these funds will impact the lives of 90 students and will be used to purchase relevant music and provide outside learning opportunities for students.  Many of the students cannot afford the costs associated with performances and festivals in which the choir would participate.

Thank you to the Nashville Singers for truly making a difference in the music department at Overton High School.  As they start their new academy, this grant will certainly be used toward the development of an outstanding music education program. - Carol Crittenden, Vice President Arts Coordinator at Metro Nashville Public Schools

There is greater demand for financial assistance than our current budget can currently accommodate. If you would like to help Nashville Singers expand our grant funding to reach more Middle Tennessee kids in 2012, we encourage you to make a donation through our website. For donations of $500 or more we can name one of our 2012 grants in your honor. Your gift can make a difference in the lives of others. Donations are tax deductible.

2011 Concert Lineup Announced

NASHVILLE SINGERS  

LUNCH BREAK

This quartet began singing together during the summer of 2007 just for fun during their lunch break hour, and haven't stopped since. Combining humor, youthful energy, and great singing, Lunch Break brings a unique brand of entertainment to audiences of all ages. Lunch Break's repertoire includes barbershop, jazz, gospel, and folk-hip-hop-fusion. Lunch Break is fortunate to have won the Barbershop Harmony Society's 2007 Dixie District Championship, and finished as the 11th place semifinalist at the International Barbershop Convention in 2010.

ERICA LANE

A native of North Central Texas, Erica's songs reflect life experiences mixed with hum an struggles and hopeful resolve. Her style is elegant, natural, compelling and uplifting. Erica is the star and host of the Christian TV series, "Inspired Ambition" airing on the FamilyNet network. She currently lives in Nashville, TN with her husband (television and film producer), Kyle Saylors. She continues to tour across the USA and just returned from a tour of Ireland. Nashville Singers shared the stage with Erica in December of 2010 and we're delighted to introduce Erica to the attendees of our 2011 concert. 

Tickets will go on sale soon. For more information, visit our website or check out future issues of the Nashville Singers Newsletter for details.

2012 Nashville Singers Advisory Board Announced

• Craig Adams - Manager of Creative Development and Publishing, Lifeway Worship
• Larry Collins - President, Remington College
• Lisbeth Couser - VP of Marketing & Development, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee
• Teresa Davidson - CEO, Tennessee Kidney Foundation, Inc.
• Tiffany Davis - Executive Director, International Entertainment Buyers Association
• Don Hart - Professional music arranger, composer, orchestrator  
• Suzanne Horne - Executive Director, Tennessee Literacy Coalition
• Joyce Lavery - Executive Director, Safe Haven Family Shelter
• Lee Rose - Director of Operations, Brightstone
• Dara Russell - Major Gifts Officer, American Red Cross
• Doris Shacklett - Development Director, The Nashville Zoo
• Yolanda Shields - CEO, Youth Life Foundation of TN, Inc.
• Brandon Taylor - Pro Personnel Assistant Tennessee Titans / CEO, The Elite Athlete, Inc.
• Tom Ventress - President, Ventress Design Works

On May 5, the membership of Nashville Singers voted to amend their bylaws to allow for the formation of an advisory board to help us achieve the mission and vision of our organization.

These wonderful folks have agreed to donate a combined 140+ hours of their time in 2012 to help Nashville Singers expand our sphere of influence, bring us new perspectives and ideas, and prioritize the work required to implement our strategic plan. We are grateful for their interest in helping us fulfill our mission.

Golfapalooza Event Made for Some Fun Memories   

Suntones Meet & Greet Event This Thursday!

Fifty years ago, the SUNTONES won the International Quartet Championship of the Barbershop Harmony Society in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  

The quartet will be honored on their 50th anniversary this summer at the Barbershop Harmony Society's International Convention on July 7. This celebration is extra special because in the history of barbershop, no other championship quartet has been SINGING for more than five decades.  

You can hear and meet the SUNTONES this Thursday at 8:30pm at Whitworth Memorial Baptist Church. We suggest you bring along a camera, and your favorite SUNTONES album or CD for an autograph.

Their current repertoire includes: Emaline, Old Black Magic, Danny Boy, They Didn't Believe Me, Bye Bye Blues, Finian's Rainbow, Watch What Happens, If You Can't Tell the World, If, Jean, Old Folks, As Time Goes By, All the things You Are, Lollipops and Roses, Their Hearts Were Full of Spring, Hospitality, and Just a Little Street Where Old Friends Meet;

A handful of these songs will be performed on the evening of May 12.

Visit the SUNTONES online at www.thesuntones.com .

Sandy Derrick Passes His Audition!  

Today in Music History     

Video of the Week     

Singing Lessons: Part 2 - Freeing Your Voice Range

Quote of the Week     

Updated Agenda for May 12