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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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Private Voice Instruction
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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
Sarah Beatty
Manager 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 Singers Participates in Regions Free Day of Music at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center
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Ed Luke introducing "Over the Rainbow" to a very appreciative audience in the Curb Education Hall at the Schermerhorn photo by Todd Wilson |
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Danny Boy with soloist Bruce Cokeroft photo by Jennifer Wilson |
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Mail Bag
WE were at the Schermerhorn on Saturday Night and watched you guys perform, YOU WERE AWESOME.....Hope we will be able to hear you again. - Portia Lovett Burgoyne
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Performance at First Baptist Church A Hit!
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photo by Lynne Wells
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On September 22, Nashville Singers presented a 30-minute performance at First Baptist Church for their Junior Senior Banquet.
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Another Interview with Rodney Turner Q: What adventure most changed your life?
A: Never had an adventure change my life, but losing my youngest son Kyle, when he was 3 1/2 was impactful in that it was an experience I would not wish on any parent nor would I trade the short time I had with him - and I believe it helped to make me more tolerant of the world around me.
Q: What skill should every good performer/singer possess?
A: A great sense of humor!!
Q: What is the best advice you have ever received?
A: No matter what happens today, Tomorrow God will still be God!
Q: What is the best way to motivate other men?
A: I kinda like fear and intimidation, but that's not always possible so I lean towards providing a living example by the way I live my life and by the manner in which I treat others and the circumstances I am faced with each day!
Q: What should every man experience before he dies?
A: The true love of a beautiful woman and grandchildren!
Q: What skill would you like to master?
A: Spinning wheat into gold has always been a goal of mine!'
Q: What advice would you give the younger you?
A: Relax - life is a marathon, not a sprint - learn to float downstream in lieu of frantically paddling against the current!! |
Video of the Week
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Jamie Fox talks about the importance of music education in our schools.
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Ten Expectations of a Champion
Consistently excellent singing and performance spring from consistently excellent rehearsal and repetition. Each time you do something "righter than before," you make it easier for yourself to repeat that level of quality in subsequent performances. Regardless of the music, the performance setting, the ensemble, or the director, there are some hallmarks of excellence you can make part of your internal makeup, principles and techniques that are a part of the fabric of who you are as a singer. Then, cued with only quick reminder, you can redouble your energy and effectiveness in the best parts of making music, without distracting yourself with executing technique.
1. Singer's Posture
2. Active Face
3. Vowels that look right
4. In-line singing
5. Focused Singing
6. Know the characteristics of your part.
7. Bring the whole singer.
8. Expect to grow.
9. "I'm talking to you!"
10. Look, act, and be successful!
More details available in the Nashville Singers Member Manual
Copyright © Greg Lyne, Reprinted by permission.
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Revised Agenda for October 6 Meeting SECTION I (prep for November 19 performance)
7:00pm - Tag time
7:05pm - Warm Up
7:10pm - Teach the Children to Sing
7:25pm - Critique audio from September 10 performance
7:55pm - It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
8:05pm - Christmas Stays the Same
8:15pm - Hark the Herald Angels Sing
8:25pm - Coventry Carol (Sloan)
SECTION II
8:35pm - business meeting (Bryan)
8:45pm - program (Rodney)
8:55pm - break
SECTION III
9:05pm - I Wonder What You're Doing for Christmas
9:15pm - Secret of Christmas
9:25pm - Silent Night
9:35pm - Lord's Prayer
9:45pm - Do You Hear What I Hear
9:55pm - Holiday Road
10:00pm - closing song
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Today in Music History
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Vernon, Elvis, and Gladys Presley, 1945.
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October 3, 1945 - Elvis Presley made his first ever-public appearance ina talent contest at the Mississippi Alabama Dairy Show singing 'Old Shep', Elvis was 10 years old at the time and came second.
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Quote of the Week
High achievement always takes place in the framework of high expectation.
- Charles F. Kettering
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Musical Terms of the Week
- Polytonality - Combination of two or more keys being played at the same time.
- Progression - The movement of chords in succession.
- Quartet - A set of four musicians who perform a composition written for four parts.
- Quintet - A set of five musicians who perform a composition written for five parts
- Recapitulation - A reprise.
- Recital - A solo concert with or without accompaniment.
- Recitative - A form of writing for vocals that is close to the manner of speech and is rhythmically free.
- Register - A portion of the range of the instrument or voice.
- Relative major and minor - The major and minor keys that share the same notes in that key. For example: A minor shares the same note as C major.
- Renaissance - A period in history dating from the 14th to 16th centuries. This period signified the rebirth of music, art, and literature.
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FALL 2011
October 3 - 7pm / Board of Directors meeting (Todd's place)
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 (20 minute set) Details: Chorus call 6:30pm, casual uniform with black blazer; Songs: Tonight, Happy Together, Danny Boy, Oh Bla Di Oh Blah Da, Lion Sleeps Tonight, and The Lord's Prayer
October 21 (FRI) Performance at the Franklin Wine Festival at the Factory in Franklin, benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters Details: Chorus call 6:30pm, casual uniform with black blazer: Songs: Tonight, My Lord and I, Home on the Range, Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da, Danny Boy, Happy Together, Shenandoah, Man in the Mirror, Satin Doll, Over the Rainbow, Lion Sleeps Tonight, and Impossible Dream
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 (evening) December 11 (SUN) NEW - Encore Performance at Walter Hill First Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, TN (afternoon)
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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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