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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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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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Harlan Wilson Celebrates Milestone Birthday
Friends, family, and neighbors of one of Nashville Singers' founding members gathered at the home of Harlan and Sandy Wilson on Saturday, August 27, to celebrate Harlan Wilson's 80th birthday, which was actually August 28.
Ric Domenico actually wrote Harlan a song, which was performed by a foursome that included, Ric, Bruce Cokeroft, Sandy Derrick, and Sloan Yarborough. When they were done, Ric presented Harlan with a framed copy of the sheet music.
Nashville Singers performed a handful of songs to the crowd in attendance.
Harlan received greetings from around the world via email, phone, and Facebook. A message came in from one of Harlan's most famous fans, which has been reprinted below...
H arlan, If there's a dirty job in barbershop, its gotta be singing baritone. Years ago, I remember listening to Watch What Happens with headphones on, and discovering that you guys had recorded the album in such a way that your part (and Gene's) could be isolated from the lead and bass. This was a revelation in listening, and helped me appreciate for the first time the vocal schizophrenia which all great baritones must embrace. But it wasn't until I heard you sing Roses and Lollipops that I realized your brain, not merely your ear and your voice, had evolved from a species far more advanced than my own. Today, I offer you my thanks, my envy, and my congratulations on your most unusual life. And my wonder at how you managed to hit a few of those notes in Tennessee Waltz. Many Happy Returns. - Mike Rowe, Dirty Jobs. A little history from 80 years ago (1931) - The Star Spangled Banner became our national anthem.
- Ford Motor stopped making the Model "A" to ready for production of the new v8 engine.
- Babe Ruth hit his 600th home run.
- Lou Gehrig played his 1000th consecutive game.
- The Empire State Building was completed.
- Al Capone went to jail.
- The first manned flight into the stratosphere was completed - by balloon.
- Donald Duck made his debut.
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Interview with Brandon McCaddin 
- What was your first job?
Bus boy at Shanti's Seafood;
- My current job is... Lifeguard at Nashville Shores
- My worst job ever was...
Bus boy
- My first and current car is...
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier
- My dream car is a...
Mitsubishi Evox
- Who is the most famous person you have ever met?
Todd Wilson
- If you could meet any person (dead or alive) who would it be?
Chris Farley
- When I need inspiration, I...
I think of people who have made it under worse pretenses.
- The educator or teacher that has left the most lasting impression on you...
Mitch Fuller
- But if I want to unwind, I...
Sleep...
- I've never...
Gone spelunking (exploring caves)
- What is one thing that very few people know about you?
I love bluegrass
- My favorite experience as a performer would have to be...
Chorus competition at Disney World
- I've been to...
Three foreign countries
- My favorite meal is... Vietnamese spring rolls
- I am terrified of... Not being successful
- If I could vacation anywhere in the world, where would it be? Australia
- The one piece of technology I can't live without? Car
- The last thing I purchased was...
A pair of BluBlockers (sunglasses)
- My favorite television show is... South Park
- CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, or BBC?
BBC
- My favorite singer is...
Dallas Green
- My favorite sports team is... Alabama/LSU
- Musical instruments I enjoy playing include... Piano
- What do I like most about being a part of Nashville Singers?
Harmonization
- How old were you when you first started singing?
Two years old
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Doug Morrison On Assignment for the Next 60 Days 
Baritone section leader, and charter member Doug Morrison, has served our country for years. First, as a member of the United States Coast Guard, and more recently as an officer for the Department of Homeland Security. We have just learned that Doug is being deployed to Arizona for a temporary assignment that will take him away from Nashville for two months. We are proud and grateful for his service to our nation, and look forward to having him onstage with us for our Season of Harmony concert on November 19.
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Musical Terms of the Week
Encore - A piece of music played at the end of a recital responding to the audiences enthusiastic reaction to the performance, shown by continuous applause.
Energico - A symbol in sheet music a direction to play energetically.
Ensemble - The performance of either all instruments of an orchestra or voices in a chorus.
Espressivo - A direction to play expressively. Etude - A musical composition written solely to improve technique. Often performed for artistic interest. Exposition - The first section of a movement written in sonata form, introducing the melodies and themes. Expressionism - Atonal and violent style used as a means of evoking heightened emotions and states of mind. Finale - Movement or passage that concludes the musical composition. Fugue - A composition written for three to six voices. Beginning with the exposition, each voice enters at different times, creating counterpoint with one another. Glee - Vocal composition written for three or more solo parts, usually without instrumental accompaniment.
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Video of the Week
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Ringmasters & zero8 in Sunday Show @EBC2009
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Today in History
 August 29, 1959, The Quarry Men (John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ken Brown) performed at the Casbah Coffee Club, Hayman's Green, West Derby, Liverpool. This is the opening night of a new teen club in a large Victorian house that is owned by Mrs. Mona Best and the first of seven straight Saturdays that The Quarry Men play here. The band shared one microphone connected to the house P.A.
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Agenda for September 4 Meeting
SECTION I 7:00pm - tag time 7:05pm - warm-up (Sloan) 7:10pm - Coventry Carol 7:25pm - It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year 7:45pm - Hark the Herald Angels Sing (Sloan) 8:00pm - Secret of Christmas 8:15pm - I Wonder What You're Doing for Christmas SECTION II 8:30pm - Business Meeting (Bryan) 8:40pm - Program (Rodney) 8:50pm - Break SECTION III 9:05pm - Impossible Dream 9:20pm - Christmas Stays the Same 9:40pm - Happy Together 9:55pm - closing song |
FALL 2011
September 10 (SAT)
- Photo Session: 7:00am to 10:00am (Grand Masonic Lodge downtown Nashville, located at 7th Ave North and Broadway)
- Coaching Session: 10:30an to 2:30am (Priest Lake Presbyterian Church)
- Concert Planning Session: 2:45 to 3:45pm (Priest Lake Presbyterian Church)
- Public Concert: 7:00pm to 8:15pm (Priest Lake Presbyterian Church), chorus call 6:00pm - For ticket information, email Kathy Ware kware47@comcast.net
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) 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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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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