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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:
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- sponsor
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- 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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We Are Grateful for the Support from our Donors |
SUSTAINING DONORSBruce and Kellye Cokeroft Ed and Tracey Luke Bryan Patrick INDIVIDUAL DONORS Dr. Jane Warren Darlene Williamson
Harlan and Sandy Wilson
Gary Sinagra
Lisa Black Schlossberg |
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
Tom Ventress
President
Ventress Design Works
Jane Warren
Assoc. Professor of Music
Belmont University
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Current Repertoire |
REGULARBad Day
Blew by You
Danny Boy
Happy Together
How High the Moon
My Lord and I
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
Over the Rainbow
Shenandoah
Teach the Children to Sing
The Lion Sleeps Tonight The Lord's Prayer
Man in the MirrorSatin 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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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Nashville Singers!
ICCA South Semifinal @ Vanderbilt University Join us March 17 at 7:00pm
Martha Rivers Ingram Center for the Performing Arts
2400 Blakemore Ave - Nashville, TN 37212
ICCA, The International Championship of A Cappella is the only international tournament that showcases the art of student a cappella singing. Programs include both the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) and the International Championship of High School A Cappella (ICHSA), and both are dedicated to providing top-notch collegiate a cappella groups with valuable feedback from our highly qualified judges. Young vocalists also have the opportunity to showcase their talent to an international audience and develop relationships with each other, cultivating the art of a cappella singing and a lifelong love of music.
Each year, the tournament takes place from January through April in six regions: West, Midwest, South, Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and Europe. Each region holds several quarterfinal events. The top two college groups at each quarterfinal advance to college semifinals, and the top high school group advances to high school semifinals. The winner of each semifinal is invited to participate in finals, held in the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, where they compete for cash prizes and the coveted title of Grand Champion.
The competitors at this event will include:
- AcaBelles- Florida State University
- Acappology- North Carolina State University
- Accidentals- University of Georgia
- Faux Paz- University of Maryland
- Melodores- Vanderbilt University
- Reverb- Florida State University
...and the top two groups from the last upcoming ICCA South Quarterfinal event.
Nashville Singers will be presenting a 30-minute performance to an expected audience of 600 people while the judges tabulate the scores.
Click HERE to order your tickets today!
For more information about the ICCA, visit
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Mixed Feelings (aka Sweet Barbershop)
2012 International Mixed Quartet Silver Medalists!
L to R: Quincie Lauryn Smith, Kevin Wagner, Grace Thomson, Maximillian David Rockwell
March 04th 2012, Dortmund, Germany
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Champ.
| Tarzan & Jane (SE) | 946 Points | 78,8% | | 2. | Mixed Feelings (US) | 931 Points | 77,6% | | 3. | Klangküsse (DE) | 918 Points | 76,5% | | 4. | TONIKUM (DE) | 893 Points | 74,4% | | 5. | Stockholm Vibe (SE) | 892 Points | 74,3% | | 6. | SomeSing (DE) | 831 Points | 69,3% | | 7. | Collage (CA) | 793 Points | 66,1% | | 8. | Tonality (DE) | 775 Points |
64,6%
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Inaugural Advisory Board Dinner Meeting
Builds Bridges 
Nashville Singers governing board members Sloan Yarborough, Doug Morrison, Bruce Cokeroft, Ed Luke, Bryan Patrick, Tim Mullican, and Todd Wilson, met this past Thursday evening at Nero's Grill for a very productive dinner meeting with the Nashville Singers advisory board. Members in attendance included Sarah Beatty, Manager of Marketing Development of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee, Don Hart, professional music arranger, composer, and orchestrator with Don Hart Music, Joyce Lavery, Executive Director of Safe Haven Family Shelter, Tom Ventress, President of Ventress Design Works, and Dr. Jane Warren, Associate Professor of Music of Belmont University.
The meeting yielded some productive discussions, new collaborative opportunities, as well as a few new performances for Nashville Singers this fall. We are very grateful for the advisory board's time and insight to help support our mission.
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24 Men, Women, & Students Already Registered! 
Two dozen people have signed up for the Nashville Singers free singing lessons program. 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 |
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Video of the Week
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Melodores - ICCA 2011 Wild Card Champions
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The Vanderbilt Melodores perform their competition set for the 2011 International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) on March 28, 2011 in Sarratt Cinema at Vanderbilt University. This set won 1st place at the Regional Quarterfinals in Athens, GA, 2nd place at the South Regional Semifinals in Columbia, SC, and won 1st place in the Wild Card round. As Wild Card Champions, the Melodores advanced to the ICCA Finals in NYC on April 16th, 2011. At finals, the Melodores placed 3rd and were awarded "Best Choreography".
At less than two years old, the Melodores are one of the youngest group to ever place at ICCA finals. They are also the only group from Tennessee to reach ICCA finals.
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Quote of the Week
Every artist was first an amateur.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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This Day In Music
March 5, 1963 - Country singer Patsy Cline was killed in a plane crash at Dyersburg, Virginia, along with The Cowboy Copas and Hawkshaw Hawkins. They were traveling to Nashville to appear at a benefit concert for DJ 'Cactus' Jack Call, who had died in a car crash. Cline was the first country singer to cross over as a pop artist. Two days later Country singer, Jack Anglin was killed in a car crash on his way to Cline's funeral.
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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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Agenda for March 8 Rehearsal
Modified to prepare for the newly confirmed ICCA event
SECTION I
7:00pm - Tag time
7:10pm - Warmup (Sloan)
SECTION II
7:20pm - Bad Day (Sloan)
7:45-pm - Blew By You
8:10pm - How High the Moon
SECTION III
8:35pm - Business meeting
8:45pm - Break
SECTION IV
9:00pm - Oh Bla Di Oh Blah Da
9:10pm - Tonight
9:20pm - Man in the Mirror
9:30pm - Happy Together
9:40pm - Danny Boy
9:50pm - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
9:59pm - closing song
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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 8 - Next rehearsal
March 17 - 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. First chorus call: 6:15pm; Sound check: 6:30pm; Second chorus call would be 9:00pm. Costume: Casual uniform with the black blazer.
March 20 - Concert at Belmont University with Session (7:30pm) Chorus call: 6:15pm; Sound check: 6:30pm; Costume: Casual uniform with the black blazer.
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 - 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 (location TBD)
FALL 2012 September 8 - (NEW) Recording session #2 for new Christmas CD, photo session, 9am to 4pm (location TBD)
September 22 - (NEW) Recording session #3 for new Christmas CD, extra rehearsal/coaching session, 9am to 4pm (location TBD)
September 27 - Board of Directors Dinner Meeting with Advisory Board 7:00pm to 9:30pm (Nero's Grill)
October 6 - (NEW) National anthem performance at the Hike for the Homeless event, presented by Safe Haven Family ShelterOctober 19 - (NEW) Encore performance at the Franklin Wine Festival, benefiting Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee
November 17 - Season of Harmony annual fall/holiday concert, concert at 7:00pm, cast party at 9:30pm, (Location 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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- 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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