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Dear ,
We hope you enjoy this week's issue of
Nashville Singers News
the official weekly publication of Music City's newest men's chorus. Nashville Singers, Inc. is a Tennessee 501(C)3 non-profit corporation and performing arts organization. Nashville Singers celebrates the power of the human voice to entertain, educate, unite, uplift, enrich, and inspire, by performing an ever-widening repertoire of choral music at the highest artistic level for a broad community of audiences.
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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 |
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 CokeroftVP of Membership Development Membership Committee Chair Immediate Past President Manager of Auditions 
Harlan WilsonBoard Member At Large Performance Coach 
Ric DomenicoLearning Media Producer Lead Section Leader Music Engraver Music Librarian  Tim Mullican Historian Membership Committee In-House Photographer  Rodney Turner Manager of Fun Social Event Chair
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2012 Advisory Board
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Craig Adams
Manager of Creative Development & 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
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Current Repertoire |
REGULAR
America the Beautiful
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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Suntones Meet & Greet Event Draws Attendees from Tennessee, South Carolina and Alabama
Nashville Singers hosted a Meet & Greet event with the SUNTONES last Thursday that drew attendees from three states. One family drove 400 miles from Rock Hill, SC to attend. Over the course of the evening, the chorus received some coaching from Gene Cokeroft and Bob Franklin of the SUNTONES, performed some of our new music for attendees up in the sanctuary, and enjoyed a performance and Q&A session from the 1961 International Quartet Champion. Here's a video of the SUNTONES performance from that night that someone posted to Youtube.  | The SUNTONES
L to R / Harlan Wilson, Bob Franklin, Gene Cokeroft, Todd Wilson
singing Bye Bye Blues, one of their contest songs from 50 years ago! |
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Interview with Doug Morrison
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1. What do I like most about being a part of Nashville Singers?
The work ethic of all the members in learning very difficult songs, making them sound amazing, and emotionally affecting our audience.
2. What was your first job? U.S. Coast Guard at seventeen years old, right out of high school! 3. My current job is...
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer, in the Dept. of Homeland Security. 4. My first car was a... 1967 Ford Mustang 5. My current mode of transportation is... 1990 Toyota pickup 6. My dream car is a... Mint condition, 1996 Nissan 300zx convertible.  7. The last book I read was...
Eat Right for Your Blood Type. 8. My favorite magazine is... Popular Mechanics 9. If you could meet any person (dead or alive) who would it be and why?
My great, great, great, great, great Grandfather who left Scotland and came to the U.S. What a leap of faith! 10. When I need inspiration, I...
listen to music 11. The educator or teacher that has left the most lasting impression on you...
Mrs. Feigert. My 10th grade plain geometry teacher. 12. But if I want to unwind, I...
Go for a ride on my Harley-Davidson. 13. I've never... regretted my choice in moving to Tennessee. 14. My favorite experience as a performer would have to be...
Nashville Singers recording studio and first concert experiences. 15. How many foreign countries have you visited? Nine 16. My favorite meal is...
Steak, grilled vegetables and a salad. 17. I am terrified of... snakes 18. If I could vacation anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Hawaii 19. The one piece of technology I can't live without?
Microwave oven 20. My favorite television show is...
Deadliest Catch 21. My radio is most often tuned to...
WWTN 99.7 talk radio 22. CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, or BBC?
Fox News 23. My favorite singer is...
Toss up between Perry Como and Julie Hood. 24. My favorite sports team is...
The Nashville Predators 25. How old were you when you first started singing? 2-3 years old
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Video of the Week
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The Westminster Chorus wins the silver medal in the Men's Choir category at the 2009 Choir of the World festival in Llangollen, Wales.
Songs:
1. Lux Aurumque
2. Jünglingswonne
3. Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel
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Today in Music History 
May 16, 2009, Bob Dylan went to No.1 on the US album chart with 'Together Through Life', his 33rd studio album. The album received two Grammy Award nominations in Best Americana Album category and Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance category for 'Beyond Here Lies Nothin'. The album also is significant as the only album by Dylan to top the US and UK charts consecutively. 
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"Do we need more time? Or do we need to be more disciplined with the time we have?" - Kerry Johnson
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Agenda for May 19 Meeting
SECTION I7:00pm Tag time 7:10pm Warm-up SECTION II7:20pm Silent Night 7:30pm I Wonder What You're Doing for Christmas 7:40pm Secret of Christmas 7:50pm Do You Hear What I Hear SECTION III8:00pm Tonight 8:05pm Tonight (sectionals) 8:25pm Tonight SECTION IV8:30pm Business Meeting 8:40pm Break SECTION V8:50pm Satin Doll 8:55pm Satin Doll (sectionals) 9:15pm Satin Doll SECTION VI9:20pm Impossible Dream 9:35pm Somewhere Over the Rainbow 9:50pm America the Beautiful with Overlay 9:55pm Closing Song
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What Are You Doing on November 19?
November 19, 2011
@ 7:00pm
First Baptist Church Donelson
2526 Lebanon Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
Patron Seating $30
General Admission Main Floor: $15
Balcony Seating: $10
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. Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities are available. For more information, call Executive Director Todd Wilson at 615-669-8633.
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SUMMER
July 15-16 - Board of Directors Retreat Weekend - Cadiz, KY
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FALL
November 19 - The Second Annual Fall/Holiday Concert will be held at 7:00pm at First Baptist Church of Donelson; 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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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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