Nashville Singers, Inc. 

    

Supporting music education in our schools
and the community

 

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We hope you enjoy this week's issue of
 

Nashville Singers News
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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 Mission
The 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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1200 17th Ave S
Nashville 37212
615.320.3900

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  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 
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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.


We Are Grateful for the Support from our Donors   

SUSTAINING DONORS

Bruce 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 

 
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2012 Leadership 


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Todd Wilson 
Executive Director

Director of Music
Webmaster
Newsletter Editor

Sloan
Sloan Yarborough

President/Board Chair
Assistant Director
Bass Section Leader
Annual Survey Administrator

Doug Morrison
Doug Morrison
Vice-Chair
Baritone Section Leader 

Bryan Head
Bryan Patrick
Board Secretary
Costume Manager

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Ed Luke
Treasurer
Sergeant at Arms

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Bruce Cokeroft

VP of Membership Development
Manager of Auditions
Tenor Section Leader

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Tim Mullican

Board Member At Large
In-House Photographer
Historian
 
2011 STAFF
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Ric Domenico

Learning Media Producer
Lead Section Leader
Music Engraver
Music Librarian

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Taylor Wilson
Visual Performance Coach

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Harlan Wilson
Performance Coach

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Paul Genty
Culinary Coordinator

 

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Rodney Turner

Prime Minister of

 Fun and Mischief

 

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Lenny Farmer

Sunshine Chairman 

 

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Grace Thomson
Performance Coach
Voice Teacher

 

 

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 

 

Joyce Lavery

Executive Director,

Safe Haven Family Shelter   

      

Tom Ventress

President

Ventress Design Works 

   

Jane Warren 

Assoc. Professor of Music

Belmont University 

 

 

Current Repertoire  

REGULAR

Bad 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 Mirror

Satin 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 Blooming

Silent Night
The Secret of Christmas 


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Important Deadlines for Music Educators!   

 

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April 15, 2012 - Application deadline for the Music Makes a Difference music education grant program. Two $500 grants are available this year.

 

April 30, 2012 - Application deadline for the Educator of the Future college scholarships for graduating seniors pursuing a music education degree. One scholarship of $1000 is available this year.

 

Click on the application links shown above to download your application today.

 

If you would like to sponsor a grant or scholarship, please contact Nashville Singers Executive Director Todd Wilson.

 

Nashville Singers Performs for the Greatest Audience Ever!   

 

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The International Championship of Collegiate A cappella (ICCA) South Semi-Finals competition was held at Vanderbilt's Martha Ingram Hall on Saturday evening, St. Patrick's Day. The event was a complete SELL OUT with over 600 lovers of a cappella singing in attendance from across the country.The audience was treated to exhilarating performances by eight of the country's best collegiate a cappella groups. Nashville Singers was asked to deliver a 30-minute set while the judges tabulated the scores. We performed nine songs, including three that enjoyed their public debut after only seven rehearsals. The roar of the crowd was DEAFENING and we felt like rock stars. While the contemporary songs went over very well, the hit of the evening was Bruce Cokeroft's solo on Danny Boy, one of the most famous Irish songs of all time.

 

Here are some of the tweets from that night: twitter

 

Madeleine Jones
I don't care what the judges say, the Nashville Singers stole the show tonight. #iccasouth

Katherine Holmgren
It's a twist! Nashville Singers sweep ICCA South! #ICCASouth

Kayla Swatzell
Can the #Nashvillesingers win #iccasouth ? They're amazing :-)

Preston Orr
The Nashville Singers Danny Boy lead wins best soloist on the night. #iccasouth

Lauren Hinkle
Nashville singers just as cute as baby hooties! #iccasouth

Morgan Schneider
Nashville Singers had some wonderful songs! #ICCASouth

Laura Canfield
The nashville singers makin volman proud.

Scott Chambliss
As much as folks bash it, it's amazing how much Americans will love a good old barbershop choir. Only standing ovation tonight. #iccasouth

Wade Allen
I haven't heard five guys sing a contemporary song in unison this well...ever. Very tight, Nashville Singers #ICCAsouth

Wade Allen
Love me some barbershop. Good to hear the roots of the college a capella movement #NashvilleSingers #ICCAsouth

 

The winner of the ICCA South Semi-Finals was 

Accidentals- University of Georgia

Join Us on March 20 at Belmont University    

 

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On Tuesday night, at 7:30pm, Nashville Singers will be performing at Belmont University, and sharing the stage with Session, an all-female ensemble that performs a cappella arrangements in a variety of popular styles regularly throughout the year. Session is directed by Dr. Warren. Admission is FREE. 

 

Chorus call 6:30pm, casual uniform with black blazer; 

 

Order of Songs: 

  1. Happy Together  
  2. Oh Bla Di Oh Blah Da  
  3. Danny Boy  
  4. Blew By You  
  5. Man in the Mirror   
  6. The Lion Sleeps Tonight 
The concert will be held in Massey Hall, located at 1900 Belmont Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37212-3757

Nashville Singers Now Available on iTunes!   

 

The Journey Begins CD coverCuts from the Nashville Singers debut CD, The Journey Begins are now available for download on iTunes and Amazon, and very soon close to 50 other digital music distribution outlets in 20 countries around the world. Click on the iTunes or Amazon logos to download your favorite tracks today. Revenue from our audio recordings helps to support our music education program.

 

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Join Us on March 24 for Acappella Academy
32 Men, Women, & Students Have Already Registered
 
Almost three dozen people have signed up for the Nashville Singers free singing lessons program. 
  1. Cody Aulidge
  2. Jonathan Aulidge
  3. Keith Baldridge
  4. Randy Barron
  5. Tasia Brooks
  6. Deborah Carman
  7. Glen Ford
  8. Donald Hamilton
  9. Mark Hendrickson
  10. Thomas Hesson
  11. Nick Holt
  12. Andy Johnson
  13. Seth Johnson
  14. Gene King
  15. Nicolas LaReau
  16. Carl Layman
  17. Debby Layman
  18. Nick Love
  19. Jerry Mallicote
  20. Lee Mayberry
  21. Mindi McCormick
  22. Michael McDonough
  23. George Mickle
  24. Joseph Pruitt
  25. Stephanie Senters
  26. Kynadi Smallwood
  27. John Stengel
  28. Angela Strickland
  29. Sarah Sulton
  30. Brett Sweeney
  31. Caili Taylor
  32. Johnny Waddell
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

 

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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.

 

 

Quote of the Week   

 

Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

 

Video of the Week   

Mixed Feelings @World Mixed, BinG! 2012
Mixed Feelings @World Mixed, BinG! 2012

 

This Day in Music   

 

anthology iiMarch 19, 1996 - he second Beatles Anthology series was released. The album featured 'Real Love', a track the remaining members of the Beatles recorded using an old demo track of John Lennon's. The song was first recorded by Lennon in 1977 with a handheld tape recorder on his piano at home, it originated as part of an unfinished stage play that Lennon was working on at the time entitled "The Ballad of John and Yoko."


Correction from Last Week   

 

The Music City Chorus did qualify to compete at the International Convention of the Barbershop Harmony Society, but last fall, not last weekend. They DID win the Dixie District Chorus Championship in Gladsden, Alabama last weekend. Congrats to a great group of singers.

 

Agenda for March 22 Rehearsal       


7:00pm - Tag time
7:10pm - Warmup
7:20pm - Tonight  
7:30pm - Happy Together  
7:40pm - Oh Bla Di Oh Blah Da  
7:50pm - Danny Boy  
8:00pm - Blew By You  
8:20pm - Business Meeting
8:35pm - Break
8:50pm - Man in the Mirror  
9:00pm - Bad Day (Had a)  
9:20pm - How High the Moon  
9:40pm - The Lion Sleeps Tonight  
9:50pm - closing song


Please Support Nashville Singers - Music Education Programs (PSA) 
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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.

 
 

Upcoming Events 


SPRING 2012
     
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 Shelter

October 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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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 

 

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