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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 Prime Minister of Fun and Mischief
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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
Ambassador Formalwear
Gilda York
1714 North Gallatin Road
Madison, TN 37115
(Rivergate)
615.865.4640
Collins Imagery
Matt Collins
230 4th Ave. North,
Wells Fargo Plaza,
Suite 105C
Nashville, TN 37219 (615) 752-4340
Ocean Way NashvilleRecording Studios
1200 17th Ave S
Nashville 37212615.320.3900
Carl Diebold
Sincera Media Solutions www.sincera.tv Dove Award-winning videographer
Suzi Moran Graphic Designer
L & F Creative
518.869.6227, ext 129
Jeff Lava
Lighting www.44designs.com
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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Nashville Singers Jingle Gets Some Airplay
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Nashville Singers "Morning Wake Up Call" jingle
for Channel 4 (WSMV)
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We learned and recorded this "Morning Wake Up Call" jingle for WSMV at last week's rehearsal and uploaded it to the their Facebook page on Thursday night. Friday morning, WSMV aired the jingle three times! Click on the play button shown above to hear it for yourself. |
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Nashville Singers Media Coverage Continues
Click on the logo above to read a story that ran last Friday promoting our September 10 concert.
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September 10 - Busiest Day in Chorus History
The chorus was pushed to new limits this past weekend with three major events in one day, including a photo shoot, a coaching session, and a 90-minute concert event.
The day started early with a 6:30am chorus call downtown at the Masonic Grand Lodge for a photo shoot.
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Members not shown include
Doug Morrison, Ric Domenico, and Sloan Yarborough |
In-kind sponsor Matt Collins of Collins Imagery was on hand to capture photos of the Nashville Singers is three different costumes, including new tuxedos provided by another in-kind sponsor, Gilda York at Ambassador FormalWear in Madison.
At 9:45, we wrapped up the photo session and made our way to Priest Lake Presbyterian Church for a coaching session with Grace Thompson from 10:30am to 3:00pm. We worked the 17 songs we would be performing later that night for our 7:00pm concert.
At 3:15pm we re-convened for a Season of Harmony concert planning session. We wrapped that meeting at 3:45pm and then worked to set up the CD sales booth. Everyone was given a few hours to grab a leisurely dinner.
The chorus call was 6pm, to get back into our tuxes, followed by a brief warm-up and sound check in the sanctuary.
The concert started at 7:00pm.
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Todd Wilson (Executive Director) and Bryan Patrick (President/Board Chair) presenting a check for $500 to Ciera Crite (Choral Director) of Overton High School, and Carol Crittenden (Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator) of Metro Nashville Public Schools. Overton High School was the recipient of the first Nashville Singers Music Makes a Difference music education grant.
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We took a 15-minute intermission and opened the second half with the presentation of our $500 Music Makes a Difference Grant to John Overton High School.
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Todd Wilson, Bruce Cokeroft, Mike Casper, Ric Domenico
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Nashville Singers then presenting a 40 minute program in the second half, including performances of a couple of gospel tunes by two different quartets.
Songs presented included: Danny Boy, Dear Hearts and Gentle People, Great Gettin' Up Mornin'(QT), Happy Together, Home on the Range, Impossible Dream, Intermission Song, Man in the Mirror, My Lord and I, Oh Bla Di Oh Blah Da, Over the Rainbow, Satin Doll, Shenandoah, The Lion Sleeps Tonight, The Lord's Prayer, Tonight, Your First Day in Heaven (QT)
Then it was off to the reception for punch and snacks, and a chance to mix and mingle with attendees of the concert.
After changing clothes one last time, and packing up sound gear and merchandising items, the last of us left the church at 9:30pm.
This day would not have been possible without some kudos to in-kind sponsors, Ambassador FormalWear, Collins Imagery, and performance coach Grace Thompson. We are also grateful for the work of our sound engineer Joel at Priest Lake Presbyterian, as well as Bob and Kathy Ware, who were also kind enough to donate some sailing lessons to our upcoming silent auction on November 19.
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Meet Our Newest Guest
 We were blessed to have bass singer Marquan Martin attend last week's rehearsal. He hails from Benton Harbor, Michigan, and loves singing, but also has lots of vocal instrumental experience, including playing the trumpet in the MTSU "Band of Blue." Marquan recently joined the Nashville Symphony Chorus, but remains interested in Nashville Singers. He earned his Masters Degree in Environmental Engineering at Tennessee State University, is pursuing his PhD in Computational Science at MTSU, and is an Environmental Engineer at United States Geological Survey. |
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Today in Music History
September 12, 1966 - The Monkees TV show premiered on NBC. The series produced 58 episodes that aired on Monday nights at 7:30pm. The series finale was on August 19, 1968. The Monkees cast included, Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork.
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Quote of the Week
Only those who will risk going too far can possiblyfind out how far they can go.- T.S. Eliot
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Musical Terms of the Week
Gregorian Chant - Singing or chanting in unison without strict rhythm. Collected during the Reign of Pope Gregory VIII for psalms and other other parts of the church service.
Interpretation - The expression the performer brings when playing his instrument. Maestro - Refers to any great composer, conductor, or teacher of music. Major - One of the two modes of the tonal system. Music written in major keys have a positive affirming character. Medley - Often used in overtures, a composition that uses passages from other movements of the composition in its entirety. Mezzo - The voice between soprano and alto. Also, in sheet music, a direction for the tempo to be played at medium speed. Minor - One of the two modes of the tonal system. The minor mode can be identified by the dark, melancholic mood. Modes - Either of the two octave arrangements in modern music. The modes are either major or minor. Monotone - Repetition of a single tone. Motif - Primary theme or subject that is developed.
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Agenda for September 15 Meeting SECTION I (guests welcome to join us) 7:00pm - Tag Time 7:05pm - Warm-up SECTION II - NEW MUSIC
(guests welcome to join us) 7:10pm - Teach the Children to Sing (see members only)
7:50pm - Holiday Road with Erica Lane (will be taught by rote) SECTION III (guests encouraged to observe quietly)
8:05pm - Hark the Herald Angels Sing SECTION IV (guests welcome to participate) 8:25pm - Business meeting 8:35pm - Program (Rodney)
8:45pm - Break SECTION V (guests encouraged to observe quietly) 9:00pm - Silent Night
9:15pm - Do You Hear What I Hear 9:30pm - Secret of Christmas 9:45pm - I Wonder What You're Doing for Christmas 9:59pm - closing song |
FALL 2011
September 13 - Board of Directors meeting (Harlan's house)
September 15 - Next Rehearsal (back at Whitworth Memorial Baptist Church)
September 29 - Board of Directors orientation teleconference with 2012 advisory board
October 1 (SAT) Fall 2011 Regions Free Day of Music sponsored by The Nashville Symphony Orchestra and Regions
Bank.
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
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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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WINTER 2011
December 1 (THU) General Membership Meeting / Election of 2012 Board & Officers December 10 (SAT) Encore Performance at Lifepoint Church in Smyrna, TN December 11 (SUN) NEW - Encore Performance at Walter Hill First Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, 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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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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