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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.
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
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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; collaborating with highly engaged, skilled donors to make a substantive impact on music education in our schools and the community.
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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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| 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
Sloan YarboroughPresident/Board Chair
Assistant Director Bass Section Leader
Annual Survey Administrator Doug Morrison
Vice-Chair
Baritone Section Leader 
Bryan Patrick
Board Secretary
Costume Manager
 Ed LukeTreasurer
Sergeant at Arms
Bruce CokeroftVP of Membership Development Manager of Auditions Tenor Section Leader 
Tim MullicanBoard Member At Large In-House Photographer Historian 2011 STAFF
Ric DomenicoLearning Media Producer Lead Section Leader Music Engraver Music Librarian
Taylor WilsonVisual Performance Coach  Harlan Wilson
Performance Coach  Paul Genty
Culinary Coordinator
 Rodney Turner Prime Minister of
Fun and Mischief 
Lenny Farmer Sunshine Chairman 
Grace Thomson
Performance Coach Voice Teacher |
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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
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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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
Gary Sinagra |
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
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Grace Thomson Competing in Germany!
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L to R: Maximillian David Rockwell, Grace Thomson, Kevin Wagner, Quincie Lauryn Smith
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This Wednesday, the Texas-based quartet, Sweet Barbershop, aka Mixed Feelings, will be traveling to Dortmund, Germany, to represent the USA in the first ever BinG! World Mixed Barbershop Quartet Competition!
You can "LIKE" their Facebook page or email some words of encouragement to sweetbarbershop@hotmail.com
Grace will be back with Nashville Singers on March 24 as a clinician at Acappella Academy, and again on April 14 for our extra rehearsal/PVI session, where she will provide every member of the chorus with 30-minutes of private vocal instruction.
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Ric Domenico Anthem Published with LifeWay
 Nashville Singers charter member Ric Domenico's musical impact extends well beyond our organization. He wrote a song that was recently published by LifeWay. The anthem was written to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Dr. Michael Glenn being the pastor of Brentwood Baptist Church.
Congratulations Ric!
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Quote of the Week
 Great organizations keep clear the differences between their core values, which never change, and operating strategies and
cultural practices, which endlessly adapt to a changing world. - Jim Collins, author of the best-selling book Good to Great
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Video of the Week
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This Day In Music 
February 27, 1980 - Winners at the Grammy Awards included: song of the year, 'What A Fool Believes', The Doobie Brothers, album of the year, Billy Joel's '52nd St', best new artist, Rickie Lee Jones, best disco record, 'I Will Survive' Gloria Gaynor.
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24 Men, Women, & Students Already Registered! 
Nashville Singers is offering free singing lessons to aspiring singers everywhere. Whether you're in high school or a senior citizen, this program is open to men and women of all ages.
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 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. The instruction is provided free of charge. 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.
Please register online or by calling 615-669-8633. However, walk-ins are welcome.
"The free singing lessons program was a "5-Star Experience." What Nashville Singers does is so important. Singing is good for the soul and great for the spirit of the singer. I appreciated the professionalism and being made to feel so welcome." - Mark Riley |
Advisory Board Dinner Meeting March 1st
The governing and advisory boards of Nashville Singers will be meeting at Nero's Grill (Green Hills area of Nashville) on March 1, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. 
2122 Hillsboro Drive Nashville, TN 37215-2706 615-297-7777. |
No Rehearsals on March 1st
 Because of the advisory board dinner meeting, there will be no rehearsal on March 1st. This gap in the rehearsal schedule should create plenty of time for personal music preparation.
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REMINDER: Vanderbilt Performance on March 2nd!
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.
Chorus call: 11:45am - Uniform: casual uniform with black blazer - Songs to be performed: Tonight, Happy Together, Shenandoah, Oh Bla Di Oh Blah Da, Danny Boy, Man in the Mirror My Lord and I, Lord's Prayer, Lion Sleeps Tonight
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Apply Now for the 2012 "Educator of the Future" College Scholarship
 Nashville Singers is pleased to launch our Educator of the Future college scholarship program. This program provides a deserving student with a scholarship to help them realize their dream of earning a college degree in music education.
How Do I Apply?
Completed Applications Must Be Received by April 30, 2012
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ATTENTION MUSIC EDUCATORS!
Apply Now for 2012 Music Makes a Difference 
Music Education Grants
What's new this year? - Increased access to funding - Last year, this grant funding was limited to Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) in Davidson County. In 2012, funding will be available to any school or independent music program in Middle Tennessee.
- Increased funding - Last year we were able to fund one $500 grant. Due to our success in 2011, in 2012 we will be offering two $500 grants.
How do I apply?
Completed Applications Must Be Received by April 15, 2012
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Music Memorization is Mission Critical
When we re-convene again on March 8th, How High the Moon, Bad Day, Blew By You, and Beyond the Sea should be memorized and ready for polishing.
Here is the memorization timetable for the rest of the 2012 songs:
- Bring Him Home (March 15)
- Birthday of a King (April 5)
- We Wish You a Merry Christmas (April 12)
- Sleigh Ride (April 19)
- Let It Snow (April 21) (Saturday PVI and extra rehearsal)
NOTE: If it become apparent that one of our members does not know their music by these dates, the singer in question will be asked to step down from the risers for that segment of the rehearsal.
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Agenda for March 8 Rehearsal
SECTION I
7:00pm - Tag time
7:10pm - Warmup (Sloan)
SECTION II
7:20pm - Blew By You
7:30pm - Bad Day (Sloan)
7:40pm - How High the Moon
7:50pm - Beyond the Sea
8:00pm - Bring Him Home
8:10pm - Quartet singing on new songs
SECTION III
8:20pm - Business
8:35pm - Break
SECTION IV
8:50pm - Birthday of a King
9:00pm - We Wish You a Merry Christmas
9:10pm - Sleigh Ride
9:20pm - Let It Snow (Sloan)
SECTION V
9:30pm - Lion Sleeps Tonight
9:40pm - Tonight
9:50pm - Man in the Mirror
9:59pm - closing song
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Nashville Singers
Music Education Programs (PSA) |
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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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SPRING 2012
March 1 - Board of Directors Dinner Meeting with Advisory Board - 7:00pm to 9:30pm (Location TBA)
March 2 - (NEW) Performance at Vanderbilt ALS Clinic. Chorus call is 11:45am. Our performance concludes at 12:45pm. We will be wearing the casual uniform with the black blazer.
March 8 - Next rehearsal
March 17 - (TENTATIVE) Performance at the ICCA South Semifinal event on March 17 at Vanderbilt University. Event starts at 7:00pm. We would sing at approximately 9:30pm. Chorus call would be 9:00pm. We would be wearing the casual uniform with the black blazer.
March 20 - Concert at Belmont University with Session (7:30pm)
March 24 - Acappella Academy (free singing lessons program) (9am to 4pm) Fellowship Hall at Whitworth Memorial Baptist Church, 3014 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville, TN 37214
March 24 - Free concert with participants of A cappella Academy program (7pm) Sanctuary at Whitworth Memorial Baptist Church, 3014 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville, TN 37214
April 14 - Extra rehearsal & PVI (private voice instruction) for every singer, provided by Grace Thomson, 9am to 4pm (location TBD) May 7 - (TENTATIVE) Lunchtime performance at FiftyForward on Rains Avenue to celebrate the release of the new compilation CD, featuring Nashville Singers. Chorus call 11:45am. 15-minute performance starting at noon. We will be wearing the casual uniform with the black blazer.
SUMMER 2012
July 23 - Board of Directors Teleconference with Advisory Board - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
August 25 - (NEW) Recording session #1 for new Christmas CD, Extra rehearsal/PVI (private voice instruction) for every singer, provided by Grace Thomson, 9am to 4pm (locations TBD)
FALL 2012 September 8 - (NEW) Recording session #2 for new Christmas CD, photo session, 9am to 4pm (locations TBD)
September 22 - (NEW) Recording session #3 for new Christmas CD, extra rehearsal/coaching session, 9am to 4pm (locations TBD)
September 27 - Board of Directors Dinner Meeting with Advisory Board 7:00pm to 9:30pm (Location TBA)
November 17 - Season of Harmony annual fall/holiday concert, concert at 7:00pm, cast party at 9:30pm, (Locations TBA)
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You are receiving this email because you likely fall into one of these categories:
- chorus member
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- donor
- fan of the chorus
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- 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
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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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