| |
Supporting music education in our schools
and the community |
|
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
SPECIAL CHRISTMAS DAY ISSUE
|
|
|
|
|
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.
You are receiving this email because you likely fall into one of these categories:
- chorus member
- music educator
- donor
- fan of the chorus
- sponsor
- advisory board member
- you have attended one of our meetings or performances
- you have inquired about Nashville Singers via phone or email
- you have been identified as someone who enjoys SINGING
If you do not desire further contact, please unsubscribe following the instructions below.
|
|
Mission & Vision
|
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; collaborating with highly engaged, skilled donors to make a substantive impact on music education in our schools and the community.
|
| | |
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.
|
| 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.
|
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 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 |
|
2012 Advisory Board
| |
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
|
We Are Grateful for the Support from our 2011 Donors |
SUSTAINING DONORSBruce and Kellye Cokeroft Ed and Tracey Luke Bryan Patrick INDIVIDUAL DONORS Dr. Jane Warren Harlan and Sandy Wilson |
Current Repertoire |
REGULARDanny 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 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
|
|
 |
|
Holiday Party Draws a Crowd
We gathered on December 15th to celebrate our most successful year yet. Our holiday party attracted friends, family members, and several guest singers. Kudos to everyone who brought a dish of goodies and to Minister of Fun and Mischief, Rodney Turner for coordinating the event.
Chiropractor, massage therapist, and Nashville Singers fan, Dr. Staten "C" Medsker, Jr. was on hand to help everyone escape the stresses of the day. Click on this photo to read more about his services.
|
|
Taylor Wilson Taking A Leave of Absence
As part of our festivities on December 15, Nashville Singers wished our Visual Performance Coach, tenor singer, and founding member Taylor Wilson safe travels and good luck as he heads off to the Dallas/Fort Worth area to attend Tarrant County College. He will be pursuing his Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification and is expected to return to Nashville by the end of May 2012. For the last four years Taylor has been a lifeguard working either at Nashville Shores or the YMCA.
The cake was decorated to read, "Taylor, we miss you already."
|
|
Video of the Week
 | | The Nashville Singers and The Suntones |
The Suntones celebrated the 50th Anniversary of their international quartet championship in 2011. To help celebrate this important milestone, Nashville Singers hosted a special "meet & greet" event honoring the Suntones in Nashville on May 12, 2011. The concert closed with a performance by The Suntones and the Nashville Singers singing Gene Cokeroft's stirring arrangement of Danny Boy, with solos by Gene and son Bruce. Two members of the Suntones (Harlan Wilson and Todd Wilson) are also members of the Nashville Singers. For more information about the Suntoners, visit www.thesuntones.com. Video shot by Carl Diebold of Sincera Media Solutions. www.sincera.tv.
|
|
Kudos to Bryan Patrick for his Leadership in 2011
President/Board Chair Bryan Patrick passes the torch to Sloan Yarborough on January 1st. The chorus is extremely grateful to Bryan for his leadership as chairman during the board's most productive year ever.
He presided over 11 meetings, including first board retreat held in Cadiz, KY. During his tenure, the board accomplished several year's worth of work, including:
Highlights
- 501(C)3 status approved by the IRS on February 22
- Conflict of Interest forms signed by all board members;
- New 2012 Board & Staff Committee Structure,
- Governing Board teleconference with Advisory Board;
New Board Policies Approved:
- Reserve Fund Policy,
- Conflict of Interest Policy,
- Document Destruction & Retention Policy,
- Whistleblower Policy,
- Strategic Planning Policy,
- Budget Preparation Policy,
- Governing Purpose,
- Governing Style,
- Board Member's Code of Conduct,
- Board Committee Principles,
- Cost of Governance,
Member Policies Approved:
- Name Tag Replacement Fee Policy,
- Music Folio Replacement Fee Policy,
- Booking the Chorus Policy,
- Leaving the Chorus Policy,
- Use of Chorus Name Policy,
- Leave of Absence Policy,
- Media Release Agreement Policy,
- Use of Drugs & Alcohol Policy,
- Confidentiality of Roster Policy,
- Copyright/Use of Learning Media Policy,
- Suspension of Membership Policy,
- Audition/Re-Evaluation Policy,
- Conflict Resolution Policy,
- Attendance Policies,
- Member policy on ad/ticket sales,
- Late Fee Policy for members delinquent on their dues;
Several Board-CEO Linkage Policies Approved: - Global Board-CEO Linkage,
- Unity of Control,
- Accountability of CEO,
- Delegation to the CEO,
- Monitoring CEO Performance;
Executive Limitations Policies Approved: - Executive Constraint,
- Treatment of Members,
- Treatment of Staff,
- Financial Planning and Budgeting,
- Financial Conditions and Activities,
- Emergency CEO Succession,
- Asset Protection,
- Compensation and Benefits,
- Communication and Support to the Board,
- Ends Focus of Grants and Contracts,
Bylaws/Policy Changes Approved: - Student (under 25) dues category to read Youth Membership (under 22); grandfathering the three existing members in the Student category until they turn 25;
- Elimination of Immediate Past President position
- Modification of bylaws to allow for the formation of an advisory board
- Modification of attendance policy to allow musical director to make a recommendation to the board for approval or disapproval should any member fall below the minimum 66% attendance leading up to the annual concert or for public/private performances
Job Descriptions Approved: - Executive Director
- President/Board Chair
- Vice Chair
- Board (as a whole) job descriptions,
- Board member job descriptions
- Governance/Board Development Committee Description,
- Development/Fundraising Committee Description,
- Membership and Outreach Committee Description,
- Marketing and PR Committee Description,
- Executive Committee Description,
- Music Education & Program Development Committee Description,
- Events Committee Description
|
|
This Day in Music History
 | | Bing Crosby sings White Christmas |
December 25, 1954 - Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" entered the Billboard Pop chart for the eleventh time. Bing's rendition has sold over 100 million copies around the world, with at least 50 million sales as singles. It was the largest selling single in music history until it was surpassed by Elton John's "Candle in the Wind 1997."
The song begins at 1:30.
|
|
Nashville Singers EPK Now Available for Download
Interested in securing Nashville Singers for a performance in 2012?
Download our new Electronic Press Kit in PDF format by clicking HERE.
|
Quote of the Week
"Trust is knowing that when a team member does push you, they're doing it because they care about the team." - Patrick Lencioni, author of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable
|
 | Please Support
Nashville Singers
Music Education Programs (PSA) |
Download our Programs Brochure
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.
|
WINTER 2012
January 5 - Next rehearsal date
January 16 - 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 - 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)
|
|
If you believe in our mission, please consider forwarding this newsletter to a friend.
|
| |
|
You are receiving this email because you likely fall into one of these categories:
- chorus member
- music educator
- donor
- fan of the chorus
- sponsor
- advisory board member
- you have attended one of our meetings or performances
- you have inquired about Nashville Singers via phone or email
- you have been identified as someone who enjoys SINGING
If you do not desire further contact, please unsubscribe following the instructions below.
Todd Wilson
Nashville Singers
Executive Director
615-669-TODD (8633) cell
615-523-TODD (8633) fax
Member Organization
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
