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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.
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- music educator
- donor
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- 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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We Are Grateful for the Support from our Donors |
SUSTAINING DONORSBruce and Kellye Cokeroft Ed and Tracey Luke Bryan Patrick INDIVIDUAL DONORS Brett and Brandrea Sweeney
Dr. Jane Warren Darlene Williamson
Harlan and Sandy Wilson
Gary Sinagra
Lisa Black Schlossberg
Janet Koch |
2012 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
Rocky Top
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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Nashville Singers to Perform for 250 of the
Top Music Educators in Tennessee
 The Tennessee Arts Academy has invited Nashville Singers to perform a 27-minute set of music for 250 of the top music educators in Tennessee at Belmont's Massey Hall at 11:30am on Thursday, July 12, 2012. The Tennessee Arts Academy is a spectacular week of inspiration, practical teaching workshops, wonderful performances by regional and national artists, and networking. The TAA began in 1987 and has evolved into the nation's premier program for professional development in arts education. The Academy trains over 250 teachers every summer, who in turn impact over 100,000 Tennessee students each year. In 2002, with the addition of the Arts Academy America component, arts teachers from outside Tennessee now have the opportunity to become full participants in the Academy experience.
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Important Deadlines for Music Educators!
 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.
Nashville Singers is very grateful to Brett and Brandrea Sweeney of North Canton, Ohio for donating $500 to sponsor the cost one of our two Music Makes a Difference grants to be awarded in 2012. Brett and Brandrea traveled to Nashville on March 24 so Brett could participate in the Acappella Academy free singing lesson program.
If you would like to sponsor a grant or scholarship, please contact Nashville Singers Executive Director, Todd Wilson.
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Titanic - Pigeon Forge Performance Sold Out!
 All 4000 tickets have been sold!
As reported in last week's newsletter, Nashville Singers is performing at the grand opening of the new Titanic museum and exhibit in Pigeon Forge, as part of a musical tribute recognizing the100th Anniversary of the sinking of the ship. Other performers include the Circle Players, the Sound Company Children's Choir, and the Jon Shell
Grandfather Mountain Highlanders.
Songs to be performed: The Lord's Prayer, Danny Boy, May the Good Lord Above Bless and Keep You One and All Til We Meet and We Sing Again, and the Reprise of Godspeed Titanic with the full cast. Music and an MP3 was sent to NSI members yesterday;
Costuming: Black tuxedo, white tux shirt, black bow tie, studs, provided by Ambassador FormalWear by Gilda (will be transported in the van)
Chorus members need to bring for the sound check: string pants, black NSI polo, black belt, socks, and shoes
Chorus members need to bring for the performance: white tee shirt, black shoes, black socks
LOCATION: 2134 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
EASTERN TIME ZONE
SCHEDULE
4:00pm - Chorus call (dressed in informal uniform)
4:15pm - Ready for sound check
4:30pm - Sound check and blocking (until 5:00pm)
5:00pm - Dinner provided in the designated green room on 3rd floor
7:15pm - All cast meeting (3rd floor)
7:45pm - Positions set and ready
9:11pm - Estimated stage time for Nashville Singers
9:32pm - Estimated time for finale
9:37pm - Show ends, mix and mingle with cast, crew, and attendees
10:00pm - Report to green room to change out of tuxes
10:30pm - Tuxes loaded into van
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Video of the Week
 | Acoustix - "The Stars and Stripes Forever"
on the PBS Special, "Keep America Singing" |
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Quote of the Week
 "The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena. Whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood. Who strives valiantly. Who errs and comes short again and again. Who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause. Who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat." Theodore Roosevelt
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Revised Music Memorization Schedule
Here is the memorization timetable for the rest of the 2012 songs:
- Bring Him Home (April 5)
- Birthday of a King (April 12)
- We Wish You a Merry Christmas (April 19)
- Sleigh Ride (May 3)
- Let It Snow (May 10)
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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This Day in Music
April 9, 1966 - The Righteous Brothers started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'You're My Soul And Inspiration', a No.15 hit in the UK.
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Nashville Singers Strategic 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 and skilled donors to make a substantive impact on music education in our schools and the community. Six Cornerstone Elements - Nashville Singers is recognized as one of the premier choral organizations in North America, and serves as an artistic incubator.
- Nashville Singers will continue to produce choral performances that exemplify the highest standards of musicianship, artistry and entertainment.
- Nashville Singers will strengthen organizational sustainability by building audiences and achieving long-term sustainable funding, with corporate sponsors, major individual donors, a planned giving program, and a financial reserve.
- Nashville Singers will increase local and national awareness of the Nashville Singers brand through public and television performances, webcasts, and by nurturing relationships with churches, schools, and other arts organizations.
- Nashville Singers will support and enrich our members, leadership, volunteers, and designated charitable organizations.
- Nashville Singers has artists who want to appear as guest performers with the chorus.
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Agenda for April 12 Meeting
SECTION I
7:00pm - Warmup
7:10pm - Tag time
7:20pm - The Lord's Prayer
7:25pm - Danny Boy
7:30pm - May the Good Lord Above Bless and Keep You
SECTION II
7:35pm - Learn Reprise of Godspeed Titanic (Sloan)
SECTION III
8:20pm - Business
8:35pm - Break
SECTION IV
8:50pm - The Lord's Prayer
9:00pm - Danny Boy
9:10pm - May the Good Lord Above Bless and Keep You One and All
9:20pm - Godspeed Titanic (Sloan)
SECTION V
9:30pm - Beyond the Sea
9:40pm - Bring Him Home
9:50pm - How High the Moon |
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SPRING 2012
April 12 - Next rehearsal
April 14 - Performance at music tribute honoring the 100th Anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic in Pigeon Forge, TN
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.
May 19 - Possible road trip to Cleveland, TN to enjoy the concert featuring the Suntones, Vocal Spectrum, and Four Voices. Informal performance opportunity possible.
July 12 - Performance at Tennessee Arts Academy, Massey Hall at Belmont University - 10:00am sound check for those that can make it, chorus call at 11:00am, performance at 11:30am; Attire: Dress uniform, String pants, white long-sleeve button down shirt, long red tie, black blazer, belt, socks and shoes;
July 23 - Board of Directors Teleconference with Advisory Board - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
August 25 - 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 - National anthem performance at the Hike for the Homeless event, presented by Safe Haven Family Shelter October 19 - 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:
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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
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