American Harmony Will Be Broadcast on the Documentary Channel This Sunday!    

American Harmony HD trailer

Every year thousands compete in the world's greatest singing competition - that you've never heard of. AMERICAN HARMONY journeys deep into the ultra-obsessive, zany, and heartfelt world of competitive barbershop singing, where passion is equaled only by raw talent, and the reward is not fame or fortune, but simply victory.   

The film focuses on four quartets vying to win the International Championships of Barbershop Singing, in what turns out to be the closest and most controversial victory in its 70 year history. Max Q is the heavy favorite - a superstar quartet comprised of former Champions. Looking to upset them is OC Times (The Heart-Throbs), Vocal Spectrum (The Rookies) and Reveille, an aging foursome who that has been together for 30 years. In total, fifty quartets duke it out for the coveted gold medal, while facing the pressures of quartet life - from big egos to brain cancer and everything in between.   

American Harmony will be broadcast on the Documentary Channel on Sunday, Feb. 12, at 8pm and 11pm Eastern (5pm and 8pm Pacific). If you have the Documentary Channel available to you through your cable or satellite subscription, don't miss this opportunity to see the film.  

Set your DVRS!

American Harmony was screened at the Nashville Film Festival in 2009. 

You can read more about this award-winning film the main web site at http://www.americanharmonythemovie.com.

The American Harmony fan page is located at
 http://www.facebook.com/americanharmony.

The DVD is available for purchase from the main web site as well as several online outlets, while video on demand is available through Amazon Instant Video and wallmart.com.      

Feedback from Master Class   

New Upcoming Community Outreach Performance

Nashville Singers will again be bringing their music to the patients at the Vanderbilt ALS Clinic at lunchtime on Friday, March 2, 2012.   

The clinic is located at 1301 Medical Center Drive in Nashville. The zip code is 37232. The chorus will be presenting a 30-minute performance starting at 12:15pm.  

On the first Friday of every month, the Neurology Clinic on the third floor of The Vanderbilt Clinic is completely transformed. There's a lively atmosphere, with food and music, and, most importantly, a sympathetic care team composed of every imaginable discipline.

This transformation is made for the benefit of patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease. A neurogenerative disorder of the brain and spinal cord, ALS leads to weakness and muscle wasting in the extremities and impairment of speech, swallowing and respiration. Typical life expectancy after diagnosis is three to five years.

Because there is no cure for ALS and only one FDA-approved medication, which slows disease progression slightly, treatment focuses on improving symptoms.

There is also a major emphasis on creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Volunteer musicians play in the waiting room and lunch is donated so patients don't have to trek to the cafeteria.

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Video of the Week

Zero8 Chorus - hosted by Westminster Chorus 6/28/09 - Anaheim, CA

Agenda for February 9 Rehearsal   

This Day In Music  

February 6, 1965 -  The song "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" by the Righteous Brothers topped the charts and stayed there for 2 weeks.

 

Quote of the Week   

Knowing is not enough; we must apply.  

Willing is not enough; we must do.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

      

SAVE THE DATE!

A cappella A cademy  Scheduled for March 24  

Nashville Singers is offering more FREE SINGING LESSONS!

For a second-consecutive year, Nashville Singers is offering free singing lessons to aspiring singers in Middle Tennessee. Whether you're in high school or a senior citizen, this program is open to men and women of all ages. If you are interested in improving your singing in a positive, supportive, fun and creative environment, sign up for A cappella A cademy today! These lessons are full of valuable and creative opportunities for skill, talent and knowledge growth. The clinicians are excellent. The content is rich and exciting. You'll receive a combination of technical and artistic vocal training, covering the following areas:

Q: Do I have to register, or can I just show up?  A: Please register online or by calling 615-669-8633. However, walk-ins are welcome.

WHEN: The program will be held on Saturday, March 24, 2012 beginning at 9:00am through 4:00pm, including a one hour lunch break and two 15-minute restroom breaks.

WHERE: Whitworth Memorial Baptist Church, 3014 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville, TN 37214

The singing lessons will be presented in a warm, friendly atmosphere appropriate to both beginners and experienced singers. Each lesson will provide time for a vocal warm-up, plus group instruction taught by an experienced music educators and directors from the artistic staff of Nashville Singers. The instruction is provided free of charge. Regardless of your level of experience, do not miss out on this fabulous opportunity. Make this the season you enhance your vocal and artistic talents while having fun and enjoying singing. You will not regret it. Lesson space is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. You may register alone or with a friend who likes to sing. .

THE BEST PART: You're invited to join Nashville Singers that night at 7:00pm when we present a free mini-concert for your friends and family. You'll be able to join us on stage to sing the songs we've learned together.

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