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Supporting music education in our schools and the community
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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 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 Jonathan (Jay) Ress
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 2012 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 Celebration Coordinator 
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
Celeste LaReau
Personal Sales Coach
Tangible Business Solutions
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
Beyond the Sea
Blew by You
Bring Him Home
Danny Boy
Happy Together
How High the Moon
My Lord and I
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
Over the Rainbow
Shenandoah
The Lion Sleeps Tonight The Lord's Prayer
Man in the MirrorSatin Doll
Star Spangled Banner
Tonight
HOLIDAY Birthday of a King
Christmas Stays the Same
Coventry Carol
Do You Hear What I Hear
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Let It SNow
I Wonder What You're Doing for Christmas
Lo, How A Rose 'Er BloomingSilent Night Sleigh Ride The Secret of Christmas We Wish You a Merry Christmas
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American Harmony Now on Netflix!
Fifty barbershop quartets compete to win the coveted first-place title in the International Championships of Barbershop Singing. This fascinating documentary focuses on four contenders as it offers a glimpse of their eccentric world.
Click on the movie poster for more information.
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Great Singing Brought Straight To Your Living Room
International Webcast Schedule
 74th Annual International Convention and Contests of the Barbershop Harmony Society
All times listed are in PDT (UTC-0700). Central Daylight Savings Time is 2 hours later. i.e. 11 AM PDT = 1:00 PM CDTNashville Singers may not yet be affiliated with the Barbershop Harmony Society, but we still appreciate great singing and talent!!
Tuesday, July 3th
- The "Harmony Foundation International" Collegiate Contest, 5-9:30pm
Wednesday, July 4th
- Quartet Quarter Finals Session #1, 10am-2:30pm
- Quartet Quarter Finals Session #2, 4:30-9:30pm
Thursday, July 5th
- Quartet Semi-Finals, 11am-3:00pm
- Association of International Champions (AIC) Show, beginning at 7:30pm
Friday, July 6th
- Chorus Contest Session #1, 10am-2:30pm
- Chorus Contest Session #2, 4-8:30pm
Saturday, July 7th
- Quartet Finals (Pre Show) , 6pm-7pm
- Quartet Finals 7pm-9:30pm
DELAYED VIEWING Availability
The recorded event videos will be available approximately Wed. July 11 through Wed. July 18, 2012. When they are ready for viewing they will be available for 7 days.
Click on the banner shown above for more information.
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Meet One Our Newest Guests
Bruce Cokeroft brought a guest by the name of Scott Revo to our meeting on June 14. Revo hails from Lexington, Kentucky but currently resides in the Atlanta area. He makes his living as a marketing strategist. Great to have you with us Scott!
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Question of the Week
Q: Do you have to read music to be a member of Nashville  Singers?
A: No. Singing members do not have to read music to join Nashville Singers. Part-predominant learning media is provided for most songs in the repertoire. The chorus asks that all members have a commitment to the mission of the organization and the desire to perform.
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What is Artober?
In recognition of National Arts and Humanities Month, the Metro Nashville Arts Commission and NowPlayingNashville.com will host the second Artober Nashville celebration in October 2012. The mission of Artober Nashville is to inform and inspire the community's awareness of and participation in an array of arts and cultural activities throughout Nashville. Nearly two hundred arts and cultural organizations will highlight the depth and breadth of arts activities through official Artober Nashville events. Activities throughout the area will include visual and performing arts, music, crafts, film and more. Check the listing below for a comprehensive list of events as more and more activities are added throughout the year.
Are you an individual or organization interested in participating? Begin by submitting your Artober 2012 events here and selecting ARTOBER as your primary category. Email arts@nashville.gov for participation information. Tell them Nashville Singers sent you.
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Quote of the Week
"Musicians, rehearsal is NOT time to learn the songs. Learn them before, otherwise you waste the time of the people who came knowing the songs."- Brent Clifford
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Video of the Week
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This Day in Music
June 25, 1967 - The Beatles recorded "All You Need Is Love" live on the "Our World" program.
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Agenda for July 5th Meeting
(Subject to change)
SECTION I
7:00pm - Tag time
7:10pm - Warmup
SECTION II
7:20pm - Happy Together
7:30pm - Oh Bla Di Oh Blah Da - intro Bryan
7:40pm - Danny Boy - intro Harlan
7:50pm - Blew By You
8:00pm - Man in the Mirror - intro Taylor
8:10pm - Bad Day (Had a) - intro Bryan
8:20pm - How High the Moon - intro Paul
8:30pm - The Lion Sleeps Tonight - Todd - thank yous, intro
SECTION III
8:40pm - Business (Sloan)
8:55pm - Break
SECTION IV
9:10pm - Let It Snow (Sloan)
9:20pm - Sleigh Ride (Sloan)
9:30pm - Christmas Stays the Same
9:40pm - I Wonder What You're Doing for Christmas
9:50pm - Secret of Christmas
9:59pm - closing song |
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Nashville Singers
Music Education Programs (PSA) |
Download our Programs Brochure
Nashville Singers is recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt 501(c)3 non-profit organization registered in the state of Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. All solicitations are intended for Tennessee residents and help us impact the lives of other by perpetuating mission-critical outreach and music education programs. If you reside outside of Tennessee, please contact us BEFORE making a donation.
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SPRING 2012
July 5 - Next rehearsal
SUMMER 2012
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 9:00pm
August 19 - Nashville Singers quartet (Bruce, Mike, Ric, and Rodney) performance in the morning. Details will be posted as they become known.
August 25 - Recording session #1 for new Christmas CD, 8:30am to 4pm at Playground Studios
FALL 2012 September 8 - Photo Session 8:30am to 10:45am, Recording session #2 for new Christmas CD, 11:45am to 4:00pm at Playground Studios
September 27 - Board of Directors Dinner Meeting with Advisory Board 7:00pm to 9:30pm (Nero's Grill)
September 30 - Artober Kick-off performance in Donelson at Johnson Furniture, Subject to change: 3:00pm chorus call, 3:30pm performance, dismissed at 4:00pm, casual uniform.
October 6 - National anthem performance at the Hike for the Homeless event, presented by Safe Haven Family Shelter (Time TBA) October 19 - Encore performance at the Franklin Wine Festival, benefiting Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee
October 27 - (NEW!) Nashville Singers has been invited to perform in a Nashville area choral sing-off event at Cumberland Park on the banks of the Cumberland River during the afternoon at a time TBD. Children's groups perform in the morning. Adult groups perform on the afternoon. This event is part of the Artober program sponsored by the Metro Arts Commission.
November 17 - Season of Harmony annual fall/holiday concert, concert at 7:00pm, cast party at 9:30pm, (Location TBA)
WINTER 2012 December 31 - Performance at Music City Bowl - LP Field at an assigned location (TBA) Report time: 9:15am, Performance time: 9:30am-11:00am, Kickoff 11:00am, Stay tuned for more details as they become available.
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You are receiving this email because you likely fall into one of these categories:
- chorus member
- music educator
- donor
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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
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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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