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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 Mission
The 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 MissionThe 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
1714 North Gallatin Road
Madison, TN 37115
(Rivergate)
615.865.4640
1200 17th Ave S
Nashville 37212
615.320.3900
Carl Diebold
Sincera Media Solutions
Dove Award-winning videographer
Suzi Moran
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
2011 Advertisers
Ambassador Formal Wear
Dr. Donald T. Henderson
Gear for Days
Geek in the Jeep
Lifeway Worship
Lunch Break
Men of Harmony Chorus*
Music City Chorus
Nashville Used Pianos
Ronda Lowe - Nail Technician
Second Mile Music*
Solid Rock - Music Educators Books & Supplies*
Stonecrest Family Physicians
Westgate Property Management
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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
Suzanne Horne
Executive Director, Tennessee Literacy Coalition
Joyce Lavery
Executive Director,
Safe Haven Family Shelter
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
Jane Warren
Assoc. Professor of Music
Belmont University
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Current Repertoire |
REGULARAmerica 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 RainbowSatin 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 BloomingSilent Night The Secret of Christmas
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Season of Harmony
Concert this Saturday!
November 19, 2011 @ 7:00pm
Silent Auction Begins at 6:00pm
First Baptist Church Donelson
2526 Lebanon Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
Click on the video link below
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Season of Harmony PSA |
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Stacy Case Announces Diagnosis of MS
Fox 17 news anchor Stacy Case has gone public with her very personal battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Our thoughts and prayers are with Stacy and her family.
Stacy will be with us again this Saturday night serving as Master of Ceremonies at our Season of Harmony concert.
 | | LIVING WITH MS PART 1 |
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Partial List of Silent Auction Items
Up for Bid This Saturday!
The 2011 Silent Auction, to be held November 19 in Nashville, at starting at 6:00pm at Donelson First Baptist Church.
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| | One-hr Massage and Foot Spa | Natural Health Massage Therapy--Sharon Holt
| | NEW 8Gb iPod Touch | Lifeway Worship--Stan Loyd, Events Specialist
| | Box (Dozen) Titleist ProV-1x Golf Balls | Lifeway Worship--Stan Loyd, Events Specialist
| | One-hr Therapeutic Massage | Natural Approach Massage Therapy--Diane Meyers
| | One free weekend of house or pet sitting | Music City House Sitting--Will Montgomery
| | One cookie tray (40 cookies) | BagelWorks and Perks--Charles Chadwich
| | Physical Transformation | John Jubilee Transformations--Bridget Dorris (Dir)
| Pro Cosmetic Application
(either makeup or tab lash) | Mechante Belle Makeup Artistry--Bonnie Barker
| Cowboy Hat
autographed by Emerson Drive |
Taylor Wilson
| | Two (2) tickets to the 2012 Franklin Wine Festival | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle TN--Sarah Beatty (Mgr of Mkt Dev)
| | Purse and scarf | Cultured Clothing--Abbey Shields | | 3-month Free Membership | Prairie Life Fitness--Steve Ferrell, Manager
| | $50 towards any service repair | iHospital Nashville--Steve Conaway, Manager | | | | | Three (3) 30-minute private dance lessons (ind or couple) | Prairie Life Fitness--Steve Conaway, Ballroom Dance In | | | | | 60-minute Flight Lesson | Old Crow Aviation--David Crow, owner
| | One (1) round of Golf for 2 (including cart) | Five Oaks Golf and Country Club--Sherry Lester
| | Symphony tickets/Dinner for 2 | Tommy McEwen (friend of Bryan's)
| | Autographed novel | (friend of Rodney's)
| Sailing lessons
(Percy Priest Lake) | Bob and Kathy Ware
(friend of Harlan's) |
More items are still in the pipeline. Nashville Singers, Inc. is very grateful for the support of our silent auction donors!
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Music Educator Resources One Click Away
 Thanks to the fine folks at Chorus America, in support of our mission to support music education in our schools and the community, the Nashville Singers website has a page dedicated to providing helpful resources to music educators. Click on the Chorus America logo to access these resources.
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New 2012 Repertoire to be Unveiled De cember 1st!
Nine new songs are being prepared for introduction after the first of the year. Seven songs are scheduled to be retired. For a sneak peek at some of the new music planned, and other repertoire changes in the works, do not miss our meeting on December 1st. Make plans now to audition for the 2012 concert season.
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Quote of the Week
You will do as you practice. - Jeremy Schwartz
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This Day in Music History
November 14, 1969 - 'Sugar Sugar' by The Archies was at No.1 on the UK singles chart. The single became the longest running one hit wonder in the UK with eight week's at the top of the charts. It was the first No.1 performed by cartoon characters.
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Video of the Week
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GOLD MEDAL MOMENTS part 4 of 5 |
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Music City Chorus Conducting Director Search
 Effective December 31, 2011, Mike O'Neill is stepping down from his position as Musical Director of the Music City Chorus to spend more time with his family. A director search is currently being conducted.
The skill sets of the ideal candidate will include:
* Sound musical knowledge with a proven track record of success, preferably with a background and experience in the Barbershop style.
* Great motivational/leadership skills with an ability to utilize skills of an established, strong Music Team.
* Positive and approachable personality.
* Ability to express/communicate the mood of the music and lyrics through body language, the use of the face, hands, etc.
* Willingness to learn.
Application deadline is December 10, 2011.
Interested candidates should contact Tony Clifton by phone at 615-207-9795 or via email at NashvilleChapterBHS@gmail.com
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Agenda for November 17 Dress Rehearsal
SECTION I
7:00pm - Tonight
7:10pm - Happy Together
7:20pm - Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
7:30pm - Your First Day In Heaven (Qt)
7:35pm - Satin Doll
7:45pm - Man in the Mirror
7:55pm - Danny Boy
8:00pm - You're Sixteen, You're Beautiful, And You're Mine (Qt)
8:05pm - Over the Rainbow
8:15pm - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
SECTION II
8:20pm - Business Meeting
8:30pm - Break
SECTION III
8:40pm - Teach the Children to Sing
8:50pm - Holiday Road
8:55pm - It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
9:05pm - Hark the Herald Angels Sing
9:15pm - Coventry Carol
9:20pm - Christmas Stays the Same
9:30pm - I Wonder What You're Doing for Christmas
9:40pm - Silent Night
9:50pm - Do You Hear What I Hear
9:55pm - Secret of Christmas
10:05pm - closing song
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FALL 2011
November 17 - Dress Rehearsal at Donelson First Baptist Church (7pm)
November 18 - Tech Rehearsal with Erica Lane and the MET Singers1 at Donelson First Baptist Church (7pm)November 19 - Nashville Singers Silent Auction at Donelson First Baptist Church (6pm) (runs through the intermission of the Season of Harmony Concert - approximately 8:15pm)
November 19 - Season of Harmony Concert at Donelson First Baptist Church (7pm)
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Nashville Singers is recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Donations help impact the lives of other by
perpetuating mission-critical outreach and music education programs.
Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
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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 (evening)
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WINTER 2012
January 16 - (NEW!) National Anthem performance for a Belmont University Basketball game vs. Florida Gulf Coast. For tickets, click HERE. Anthem is at 6:55pm. Chorus call at 6:15pm; casual uniform
SPRING 2012
March 1 - Board of Directors Dinner Meeting with Advisory Board - 7:00pm to 9:30pm (Location TBA)
March 20 - (NEW) Concert at Belmont University with Session (7:30pm)
SUMMER 2012
July 23 - Board of Directors Teleconference with Advisory Board - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
FALL 2012 September 27 - Board of Directors Dinner Meeting with Advisory Board 7:00pm to 9:30pm (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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