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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
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Collins Imagery Matt Collins
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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
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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Nashville's Non-Profits Honored at CNM's Salute to Excellence Awards
NewsChannel 5 anchor Rhori Johnston emceed the annual event, hosted by the Center for Nonprofit Management.
Over 900 people gathered in the Grand Ballroom of the Renaissance Hotel. Live music was provided by the Nashville Symphony.
The awards included $175,000 in grant money, given to deserving community service organizations.
2011 Winners
Frist Foundation Team Building Award Nashville Cares
Frist Foundation Award of Achievement Making a Difference Award Martha O'Bryan Center
Frist Foundation of Innovation in Action Award Big Brother Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee Baptist Healing Trust Compassionate Care Award Stars of Nashville
Baptist Healing Trust Access to Care Award Street Works
The Bank of America CEO of the Year Award Rachel Hester at Room in the Inn
KraftCPAs Board Member of the Year Award William Boss of Hands on Nashville
Marvin Runyon Leadership Award Discovery Place.
Suntrust Business Acumen in the Arts Award Alias Chamber Ensemble
Nashville Singers was represented at the event by Executive Director Todd Wilson, who was recognized along with 38 other non-profit leaders for completing coursework in various areas of non-profit management. Wilson received his "Certificate in Fund Development" at the annual recognition event.
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Feedback from 0ur September 10 Concert
Dear Todd and all Nashville Singers, For those that attended the concert, I do not know who had more fun - you guys, or our congregation and friends!! During the concert, I sat near the back of our sanctuary across from the sound booth, and I could see both sides of people and their body language - they were lovin' it!! I have heard nothing but rave reviews at just how extraordinary you were (and are). When asked by anyone who could not attend the evening, we told them they really missed a fabulous night. Having spent (pre-concert) Thursday night prep and a good part of Saturday's coaching session with you, I was thrilled to have so much time to listen and watch you practice. Although it is grueling work being so exact and disciplined, the end result shows itself in the quality of your concert presentation. The woman who arranges our monthly church/rotation dinners (who also attended the concert) agreed with me that we needed to move our dinner a week earlier, so we could attend your concert on November 19. Now, for Presbyterians to choose a concert over food and move a dinner a week earlier? You rock!!! God has certainly blessed each one of you with the gift of your voices and the love of your work. God Himself must have been smiling in Heaven to see and hear such joy through music. I was extremely proud to be in that audience and to be your friend. You gained other friends that loved you as well, as they will be attending your future concerts and playing your CDs. Thank you for sharing and giving your talents and gifts back to all of us. With love, gratitude, and support (does that make me a Nashville Singers groupie??). Kathy (and Bob) Ware
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Video of the Week
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King's Singers Valentine's Day performance of Blackbird
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One of the world's most celebrated ensembles, The King's Singers have a packed schedule of concerts, recordings, media and education work that spans the globe. Championing the work of young and established composers, they remain consummate entertainers; a class-act with a delightfully British wit. From Gesualdo and György Ligeti to Michael Bublé, The King's Singers are instantly recognisable for their spot-on intonation, their impeccable vocal blend, the flawless articulation of the text and incisive timing. Their discography includes over 150 recordings.
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Agenda for October 6 Meeting SECTION I (prep for October 12 performance) 7:00pm - tag time 7:05pm - warm up 7:10pm - Review/critique audio of September 10 concert 7:40pm - Lord's Prayer 7:45pm - Tonight, Tonight 7:50pm - Oh Bla Di Oh Blah Da 7:55pm - Happy Together 8:00pm - Danny Boy 8:05pm - Lion Sleeps Tonight SECTION II 8:15pm - business meeting (Bryan) 8:25pm - break 8:40pm - program (Rodney) SECTION III (prep for November 19 concert) 8:50pm - Hark the Herald Angels Sing (Sloan) 9:05pm - Coventry Carol (Sloan) 9:15pm - Holiday Road 9:20pm - It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year 9:35pm - Christmas Stays the Same 9:50pm - closing song |
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Today in Music History
September 26, 1999 - The Dixie Chicks went to No.1 on the US album chart with 'Fly.'
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Quote of the Week
 To become successful is to recognize every tiny step towards success and then take more of them. - Larina Kase
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Media Coverage Continues
The Nashville Pride Newspaper published a story about Nashville Singers on September 16. The Nashville Pride is Middle Tennessee's largest African-American publication.
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Musical Terms of the Week
- Oratorio - An extended cantata on a sacred subject.
- Ornaments - Tones used to embellish the principal melodic tone.
- Ostinato - A repeated phrase.
- Overture - Introduction to an opera or other large musical work.
- Part - A line in a contrapuntal work performed by an individual voice or instrument.
- Pastoral - A composition whose style is simple and idyllic; suggestive of rural scenes.
- Pentatonic Scale - A musical scale having five notes. For example: the five black keys of a keyboard make up a pentatonic scale.
- Polyphony - Combining a number of individual but harmonizing melodies. Also known as counterpoint.
- Portamento - A mild glissando between two notes for an expressive effect.
- Presto - A direction in sheet music indicating the tempo is to be very fast.
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FALL 2011
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. Details: Chorus call is 5:15pm, dress uniform, chorus performs a 45-minute set at 6:00pm:
Tonight
My Lord and I
TAYLOR INTRO
Home on the Range
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
INTRO SLOAN
Danny Boy
INTRO BRYAN
Happy Together
INTRO HARLAN
Shenandoah
Man in the Mirror
INTRO TODD
Satin Doll
INTRO ED
Over the Rainbow
Lion Sleeps Tonight
THANK YOUS/PROMOS TODD
Impossible Dream
October 6 (THU) NEW - Business Luncheon Performance at First Baptist Church downtown; Details: Chorus call is 11:15pm, casual uniform, chorus performs two songs: Happy Together and Ob-La-Di-Ob-la-Da
October 6 (THU) Next rehearsal
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
Nashville Singers and Nashvillesingers.org are registered and protected service marks (SM) of Nashville Singers, Inc.
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