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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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The Nashville Singers, Inc. is blessed to have some outstanding community business and association leaders joining our team in 2012:
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
Don Hart Music
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 Foundationof 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
Christmas Stays the Same
Coventry Carol
Do You Hear What I Hear
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
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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Third Time's a Charm at Rutland Place in Mount Juliet
On Sunday evening, July 17, Nashville Singers made their third appearance at Rutland Place and had a chance to share some newer music with the residents. The audience and reputation of the chorus seems to be growing with each performance. Many Rutland Place residents are hoping to organize a bus to attend our November 19 concert event.
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Today in History
July 18, 1953 - Truck driver Elvis Presley made his first ever recording when he paid $3.98 at the Memphis recording service singing two songs, 'My Happiness' and 'That's When Your Heartaches Begin'. The so-called vanity disc, was a gift for his mother. It would surface 37 years later as part of an RCA compilation called 'Elvis - the Great Performances'.
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Video of the Week
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The Manhattan Transfer performing Java Jive
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This vocal group has been making music for almost four decades, releasing 29 albums and 13 singles along the way. The Manhattan Transfer has earned countless awards and has been entertaining audiences around the world in their own hip and classy way. If you ever have a chance to see them live, DO IT!
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After silence that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music. - Aldous Huxley |
Board Briefs
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Photo by Bruce Cokeroft
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Six members of the Nashville Singers Board of Directors traveled to Cadiz, Kentucky this past weekend to participate in the first annual NSI board retreat event. Meetings were held on Friday night at a local hotel, and all day on Saturday at the restaurant of the Marina on Lake Barkley.
The agenda included some board development training. A progress report on our 2011 business plan was presented by Executive Director Todd Wilson, along with a proposed 2012 business plan and budget. Adjustments to the plan and budget were made and approved by the Board of Directors, along with more governing and operational policies.
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Captain Sloan Yarborough
Photo by Todd Wilson
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When the final meeting concluded (on time) on Saturday at 5:10pm, Ed Luke entertained the rest of the board with a tour of Lake Barkely on his ski boat. Sloan Yarborough was at the helm for most of this excursion, yet everyone made it back to the docks in one piece.
The board then moved to Ed's camper, where he was kind enough grill some burgers for dinner. Members made it back to Nashville by 10pm on Saturday night.
Kudos to Ed Luke for being a marvelous host for this retreat weekend.
A brief summary of the outcomes from this meeting will be presented to the general membership at the business meeting on July 21, by President/Board Chair Bryan Patrick.
Per NSI bylaws, board members covered 100% of the costs of this weekend out of their own pockets.
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Agenda for July 21 Meeting
SECTION I
7:00pm - Warm-up
7:10pm - Tag time
SECTION II - Prep for September 10
7:15pm - Lost in the Stars
7:25pm - Shenandoah
7:35pm - The Lord's Prayer
7:45pm - America the Beautiful (Sloan)
7:55pm - Dear Hearts and Gentle People (Sloan)
8:05pm - Impossible Dream
8:15pm - Intermission Song
8:25pm - Star Spangled Banner
SECTION III
8:35pm - business meeting (Bryan)
8:45pm - break
SECTION IV - New Christmas Music - Prep for November 19
9:00pm - Hark the Herald Angels Sing (Sloan)
9:15pm - Coventry Carol (Ric)
9:30pm - Christmas Stays the Same
9:45pm - It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
9:59pm - Closing song |
SUMMER 2011
July 21 - Next rehearsal
August 8 - Board of Directors Meeting
August 27 - (SAT) NEW Private event at 2pm
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FALL 2011
September 10 (SAT)
- Photo Session: 7:00am to 10:00am (location TBA)
- Coaching Session: 10:30an to 2:30am (location TBD)
- Concert Planning Session: 2:45 to 3:45pm (location TBD)
- Public Concert: 7:00pm to 8:30pm (Priest Lake Presbyterian Church), chorus call 6:00pm (Ticket information will be announced s
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September 29 - Board of Directors orientation teleconference with 2012 advisory board
October 21 (FRI) Performance at the Franklin Wine Festival at the Factory in Franklin, benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters
November 19 (SAT) 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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WINTER 2011
December 1 - General Membership Meeting / Election of 2012 Board & Officers
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SPRING 2012
March 1 - Board of Directors Dinner Meeting with Advisory Board (Time and location TBA)
FALL 2012
September 27 - Board of Directors Dinner Meeting with Advisory Board (Time and location TBA)
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Applications for Fall Intern Program Now Being Accepted
Nashville Singers Accepting Applications for our College Internship Program for the Fall of 2011
These are part-time internships of 15 hours/week.
Fall Positions Open:
1) Marketing Intern
2) Communications Intern
3) Financial Development/Fundraising Intern
Internship Period: Summer (June 6-August 9)
Time Schedule: Flexible scheduling of 15 hours per week or 150 hours total. There is one team meeting per week on Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. Internship would be virtual, meaning work from home, but also able to meet in person occasionally with Executive Director at our rehearsal venue, Whitworth Memorial Baptist  Church located at 3014 Elm Hill Pike, or some other convenient location.
Qualifications: Intern candidate must have completed a minimum of 64 credit hours; must have maintained a minimum 2.8 GPA; must have completed a selection of courses that introduce students to industry theories so they are prepared for a hands-on experience; Students that have met these requirements are eligible to receive academic credit for an internship. Intern must possess excellent verbal, written and communicative skills; Intern must possess excellent internet research skills; Intern must be proficient in MS Publisher, Adobe, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Pay Rate: Volunteer for experience and academic credit (if eligible)
Application Deadline: August 10, 2011
Click HERE to view more information and and application to participate, or contact Executive Director, Todd Wilson at 615-669-8633.
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Member Organization
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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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