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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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Nashville Singers
In-Kind Sponsors
Ambassador Formalwear
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1714 North Gallatin Road
Madison, TN 37115
(Rivergate)
615.865.4640
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230 4th Ave. North,
Wells Fargo Plaza,
Suite 105C
Nashville, TN 37219 (615) 752-4340
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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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| 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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2011 Leadership
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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 Manager of Auditions 
Harlan WilsonBoard Member At Large Performance Coach 2011 STAFF
Ric DomenicoLearning Media Producer Lead Section Leader Music Engraver Music Librarian
Taylor Wilson
Visual Performance Coach
Paul Genty
Sergeant At Arms
Culinary Coordinator  Tim Mullican Historian
In-House Photographer
 Rodney Turner Prime Minister of
Fun and Mischief 
Sandy Derrick
Sunshine Chairman |
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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
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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Dirty Jobs' Mike Rowe Comes Clean About the
Life-Changing Influence of His High School Choir Teacher and Singing Four-Part Harmony
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Todd Wilson & Mike Rowe
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Mike Rowe has become a household name to many with his high profile gigs as host of Dirty Jobs, and spokesman for the Ford Motor Company, to name a few. What many do not know is his love for singing, particularly in four part harmony. If you click on this link, you can hear a podcast recorded by Mike as a tribute to a very special man. You'll come away with a better idea of where he gives the credit for the success he is experiencing today. We hope you enjoy this touching and revealing podcast currently hosted on his personal website.
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WAY-FM Puts the Spotlight on Nashville Singers
 Betty Boyles at WAY-FM interviewed Todd Wilson last week for their Mid-South Spotlight program. This weekly broadcast showcases non-profit organizations that are making a positive impact on our community. It was broadcast on September 18, but you can click on this link and listen to the 30-minute interview online. It's an excellent opportunity to learn more about the important mission and programs of Nashville Singers. Enjoy!
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Video of the Week
Editor's note: I consider Cadence to be in the same league with acappella greats like Take 6 and The Blenders. I own their first two CDs and can promise that each and every track is INCREDIBLE. This praise is also coming from a man that is very hard to impress. Just ask my guys in Nashville Singers. : )
Cadence is pitching to get on the Ellen Show! Please support them by liking their "I Want to see Cadence on the Ellen Show!!!" page on Facebook, as well as their fan page on Facebook.
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Special Downtown Rehearsal Planned for This Week We will not be meeting at Whitworth Memorial Baptist 
Church this week. We are rehearsing at First Baptist Church in downtown Nashville (at 7th Avenue South and Broadway) because we have a performance at the church from 7:00pm to 7:30pm. PROGRAM DETAILS FOR SEPTEMBER 22
7:00pm - Tonight
7:02pm - My Lord and I
7:05pm - Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
7:09pm - INTRO SLOAN 7:10pm - Danny Boy
7:14pm - INTRO BRYAN 7:15pm - Happy Together
7:18pm - Man in the Mirror
7:20pm - INTRO TODD 7:21pm - Member intros
7:24pm - Lion Sleeps Tonight
7:26pm - THANK YOUS/PROMOS TODD 7:27pm - The Lord's Prayer IMPORTANT: Singers need to arrive no later than 6:30pm dressed in your string pants, black blazer, white button-down long-sleeve dress shirt, red tie, black belt, shoes, and socks. After the performance, we will be rehearsing in the choir room. The actual rehearsal will not likely start until 7:45pm. Guests are always welcome to attend our rehearsals. Park in the gated lot next to the arena. If it's full, park in the big lot. SEPTEMBER 22 REHEARSAL AGENDA 7:45pm - Teach the Children to Sing
8:00pm - Hark the Herald Angels Sing
8:15pm - Coventry Carol
8:25pm - Business Meeting
8:35pm - Break
8:45pm - It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
9:00pm - Christmas Stays the Same
9:15pm - Holiday Road with Erica Lane
9:25pm - Closing Song |
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Harness the Power of Partnerships: Aligning your Brand with a Good Cause
Promote Your Business or Share a "Shout Out" in our 2011 Concert Program!
Our annual concert concert event will be held at First Baptist Church Donelson on November 19th. Details are shown later in this newsletter. If you are looking for a focused way to target hundreds of potential customers throughout Middle Tennessee, an advertisement in the Nashville Singers concert program may just be the perfect fit. Promote an upcoming event or share a "shout out" message of good luck to the chorus or one of the singers, or offer a holiday special to your potential customers with a particular discount if they act by a time-sensitive date. Prime advertising locations are reserved for full page advertisers or concert sponsors. TO SHOW OUR APPRECIATION: Advertisers who purchase a full-page ad will receive TWO FREE TICKETS to attend the concert. ($30 value) DEADLINES: Reserve your ad space by October 19, 2011. Your ad materials must be received electronically or by mail by October 31, 2011. If you would like to advertise in the Nashville Singers concert program, please visit the "advertising" page of our website, contact Executive Director, Todd Wilson at 615-669-8633, or send an email to todd@nashvillesingers.org. |
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Today in Music History
September 19, 1981 - Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel recorded "The Concert in Central Park" for an HBO special. The material was recorded live in New York's Central Park.
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Musical Terms of the Week
- Hymn - A song of praise and glorification. Most often to honor God.
- Key - System of notes or tones based on and named after the key note.
- Movement - A separate section of a larger composition.
- Musicology - The study of forms, history, science, and methods of music.
- Neoclassical - Movement in music where the characteristics are crisp and direct.
- Nocturne - A musical composition that has a romantic or dreamy character with nocturnal associations.
- Notation - First developed in the 8th century, methods of writing music.
- Obbligato - An extended solo, often accompanying the vocal part of an aria.
- Opera - A drama where the words are sung instead of spoken.
- Operetta - A short light musical drama.
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Quote of the Week
Success is sweet: the sweeter if long delayed and attained through manifold struggles and defeats.
Amos Branson Alcott
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Nashville Singers Silent Auction
 The very first Nashville Singers Silent Auction is taking place on the evening of our second annual concert starting at 6:00pm at 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. The goal is to raise $4000 from this year's auction. All money raised with this auction will help support many of our critical programs, including youth and adult music education programs, next year's annual concert and a future recording project.
Donating an Item to the 2011 Silent Auction
Donations are now being accepted for the 2011 Silent Auction, set to take place November 19 in Nashville, at starting at 6:00pm at Donelson First Baptist Church. 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 2011 convention program please complete and submit this form by October 15, 2011.
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FALL 2011
September 22 - Next Rehearsal (abbreviated rehearsal at First Baptist Church downtown)
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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