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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, performing arts organization. We celebrate 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
Annual Survey Administrator
 Ed LukeSecretary/Treasurer
Sergeant at Arms
Bruce CokeroftVP of Membership Development Membership Comm. Chair 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
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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
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
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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Meet Our Newest In-Kind Sponsor
Nashville Singers is pleased to announce a new partnership with Matt Collins of Collins Imagery, as our new "official" photographer for 2011.
Matt Collins is a web, photography, writing, public relations, marketing, and internet professional working in these fields as far back as 1987. In that time, he has taken part in several hundred web projects, taken thousands of portraits and product images, and garnered media coverage for hundreds of newsworthy topics and events. Matt is former co-owner of a well-known local web design firm with over 60 Addy awards to its credit.
Services Offered Include:
* Affordable Web Site Design, Implementation and Hosting
* Web Site Management and Maintenance
* Product Photography - Small and Large
* Head Shot and Recruiter Photography
* Executive Resume Writing
* Talent Resume Writing and Photography
* Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
* Event Photography
Collins Imagery Contact Information 230 4th Ave. North, Wells Fargo Plaza, Suite 105C
Nashville, TN 37219 (615) 752-4340 Nashville Singers has many needs that may be a great fit for the products or services offered by your organization. If you would like more information about becoming an in-kind sponsor and aligning your brand with a good cause, please visit the in-kind sponsor page of our website. |
Interview with Tim Mullican - What was your first job?
Cutting grass in Calvary Cemetery - My current job is...
Air Traffic Controller - My worst job ever was...
Cutting grass in Calvary Cemetery - My first car was a...
1975 Pontiac Ventura - My current mode of transportation is...
2004 Pontiac Gran Prix - My dream car is a...
2009 Mazda 6 - The last book I read was...
Lance Armstrong; It's Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life - My favorite magazine is...
Bicycling - Who is the most famous person you have ever met?
John Candy - When I need inspiration, I...
Pray - The educator or teacher that has left the most lasting impression on you...
Kenton J. Hull my high school band director - But if I want to unwind, I...
Watch TV - My favorite experience as a performer would have to be...
Youth: All-State Band in high school Adult: Nashville Singers concert in November of 2010 - I've been to
5 foreign countries - My favorite meal is...
Steak and potato - I am terrified of...
Mice! - If I could vacation anywhere in the world, where would it be?
London, England - The one piece of technology I can't live without?
TV - The last thing I purchased was...
3 year membership to AARP - My favorite television show is...
Criminal Minds - My radio is most often tuned to...
104.5 The Zone  - My favorite singer is...
Michael Crawford - Musical instruments I enjoy playing include...
French horn - What do I like most about being a part of Nashville Singers?
Fun and fellowship with guys who want to sing to the best of their ability. - How old were you when you first started singing?
3 yrs
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Video of the Week
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Westminster Chorus - It Only Takes A Moment
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This is one of the songs performed by the Westminster Chorus in 2010 to win the International Chorus Championship of the Barbershop Harmony Society. Enjoy! |
Musical Terms of the Week
- Carol - A song or hymn celebrating Christmas.
- Castrato - Male singers who were castrated to preserve their alto and soprano vocal range.
- Cavatina - A short and simple melody performed by a soloist that is part of a larger piece.
- Chamber music - Written for 2 to 10 solo parts featuring one instrument to a part. Each part bears the same importance.
- Chant - Singing in unison, texts in a free rhythm. Similar to the rhythm of speech.
- Choir - Group of singers in a chorus.
- Chorale - A hymn sung by the choir and congregation often in unison.
- Coda - Closing section of a movement.
- Conductor - One who directs a group of performers. The conductor indicates the tempo, phrasing, dynamics, and style by gestures and facial expressions.
- Contralto - Lowest female singing voice.
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Quote of the Week
Who aims at excellence will be above mediocrity; who aims at mediocrity will be far short of it. - Burmese Saying
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Today in History
August 15, 1969 - The Woodstock Music and Art Fair began in Bethel, NY. The three-day concert featured 24 bands and drew over 400,000 people.
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Agenda for August 18 Meeting
SECTION I
7:00pm - Tag Time
7:05pm - Warm-up
7:10pm - Man in the Mirror
7:25pm - Satin Doll
7:40pm - Oh Bla Di Oh Blah Da
7:55pm - Tonight, Tonight
SECTION II
8:05pm - Christmas Stays the Same
8:20pm - It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
SECTION III
8:35pm - Business meeting (Bryan)
8:45pm - Program (Rodney)
8:50pm - Break
SECTION IV
9:00pm - Impossible Dream
9:15pm - Shenandoah
9:30pm - Danny Boy
9:40pm - Lion Sleeps Tonight
9:50pm - My Lord and I
9:59pm - closing song
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SUMMER 2011
August 18 - Next rehearsal
August 25 - NEW Extra rehearsal
August 27 - (SAT) 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 8:15pm (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 6 (THU) NEW - Business Luncheon Performance at First Baptist Church downtown
October 12 (WED) NEW Performance at Whitworth Memorial Baptist Church (25 minute set)
October 21 (FRI) Performance at the Franklin Wine Festival at the Factory in Franklin, benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters
October 27 (THU) NEW Extra rehearsal
Upcoming Events
Nashville Singers present "Season of Harmony 2011"
November 19 (SAT) 7:00 PM to 9:15 PM CST
Last year's concert drew attendees from 36 cities in eight states. 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 (THU) General Membership Meeting / Election of 2012 Board & Officers December 10 (SAT) NEW Encore Performance at Lifepoint Church in Smyrna, TN
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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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Season of Harmony
November 19, 2011 @ 7:00pm
Silent Auction Begins at 6:00pm
  
STACY CASE NASHVILLE SINGERS LUNCH BREAK
Your Host Event Producers Hilarious Comedy Group
 
ERICA LANE THE MET SINGERS Singer/Songwriter Youth Ensemble plus... The John Overton High School Chamber Choir Recipient of the Nashville Singers 2011 Music Makes a Difference music education grant Tickets On Sale Now!
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Nashville Singers Silent Auction
The very first Nashville Singers Silent Auction is taking place on the evening of our Season of Harmony concert starting at 6:00pm in the fellowship hall of the Donelson First Baptist Church. Bidding will be permitted through the end of the intermission of our Season of Harmony concert event.
Winning bids will be announced at the cast party scheduled to start at approximately 9:30pm.
All money raised will help support many of our critical programs, including youth and adult music education programs, next year's annual concert, and recording projects.
Donating an Item to the Silent Auction Donating to the Silent Auction is easy - simply complete and submit the online donation reservation form so we have the necessary information about your item and the donor to be recognized, and your spot will be reserved in the auction. To have your donation acknowledged in the Season of Harmony 2011 concert program please complete and submit this form by October 15, 2011. |
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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
Nashville Singers and Nashvillesingers.org are registered and protected service marks (SM) of Nashville Singers, Inc.
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