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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:
- you are a chorus member
- you are a music educator
- you are a donor
- you are a fan of the chorus
- you are a sponsor
- you are an advisory board member
- you are a leader of another Middle Tennessee nonprofit organization
- 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 substantial 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
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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Barbershop Harmony Society
Announces New CEO/Executive Director
(Excerpt from a special July 20th issue of "The Livewire")
 The Barbershop Harmony Society is pleased to announce the appointment of its new CEO/Executive Director. Twenty-three-year member Martin "Marty" Monson was named to the post after an extensive search process conducted by the Barbershop Harmony Society's Board of Directors and the search firm Genovese, Vanderhoof & Associates. Nearly 60 candidates, many with extensive musical and association management experience, were considered for the position.
Marty is currently president and owner of Visual Communication Advisors, a strategic planning consulting firm. Prior to that, he was vice president of business development for Glowpoint, a telecommunications and teleconferencing company.
"I am honored by the opportunity to serve the Barbershop Harmony Society in this capacity," Marty said. "I'm eager to get started."
Marty, his wife, Amy, and their children, Stefany and Luke, will relocate to Nashville, Tenn. in the near future. He will officially begin his duties at the Society's Nashville headquarters on August 13, 2012.
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Meet Our Two Newest Guests
We were blessed with two very talented guests last week.
 Michael Collins, our 2012 Educator of the Future scholarship winner stopped by to thank the chorus for his $1000 scholarship and sang several songs in the lead section. He just graduated from McGavock High School and played french horn in the band. He wants to be a band director and will be attending MTSU this fall in pursuit of a music education degree.
Bob Allen heard about Nashville Singers on Facebook and comes to us with a very rich performing background. He graduated from North Central Michigan College with a degree in musical theater and has a degree in music education from Texas A&M University. He sings tenor and is also a member of Nashville in Harmony.
When asked what he liked most about his first Nashville Singers rehearsal, he replied, "Everyone's dedication to professionalism, musical excellence and diligent use of the time. Obviously, you all have a lot of fun, but you're also serious about what you're doing and spend the time wisely. It was a thrill to be around great singers!"
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Reminder: Governing Board & Advisory Board Teleconference Tonight
 The Nashville Singers governing and advisory boards will be meeting via teleconference this evening from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. An E-vite invitation with the call-lin number, PIN number and agenda was distributed to attendees via email on July 10. For questions, contact Todd Wilson at 615-852-SING (7464)
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New Outreach Performance Scheduled
For August 3rd!
 Nashville Singers will again be bringing their music to the patients at the Vanderbilt ALS Clinic at lunchtime on Friday, August 3, 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: Happy Together, Oh Bla Di Oh Blah Da, Danny Boy, Blew By You, Beyond the Sea, How High the Moon, Lion Sleeps Tonight
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Video of the Week
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Ringmasters (Stockholm Sweden)
2012 International Barbershop Quartet Champions
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To learn more about Ringmasters, and hear reaction to their win, click on the PRI logo to listen to a story from Public Radio International's "The World." |
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Add Some Artistry and Choral Magic
to Your 2012 Holiday Party
With a chorus membership of 15 active singers, and a repertoire of 28 songs, spanning a wide range of musical genres, Nashville Singers can meet a variety of your performance and entertainment needs. The chorus can provide entertainment for music festivals, corporate and special events, awards nights, banquets, community events, conventions, fundraisers, grand openings, retirement parties, trade shows, sporting events, cruise ships, holiday celebrations and parties, wedding ceremonies and receptions, church services, funerals, nursing and retirement homes, and family happenings, including anniversary parties, and birthday parties.
For more information and available dates, call 615-852-SING (7464)
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What's a QR Code?
The "QR" in this term refers to quick response. Much like the one pictured here, it is similar to the UPC code found on grocery and other retail items which are scanned at the cash register. Quick-Response codes allow barcode-reading software in a mobile phone camera to act as a scanner. When scanned with the appropriate app, QR codes can direct the user's browser to a website. Scanning this code will take you to the Nashville Singers website. Give it a try.
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This Day in Music
July 23, 1989 - Ringo Starr kicked off his first tour since the break-up of the Beatles with a show in Dallas. His backup band included guitarist Joe Walsh, organist Billy Preston and Bruce Springsteen's sax man Clarence Clemons.
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Agenda for August 2nd Meeting
(Subject to change)
SECTION I
7:00pm - Tag time
7:10pm - Warmup
SECTION II (songs for August 3rd performance)
7:20pm - Happy Together
7:30pm - Oh Bla Di Oh Blah Da
7:40pm - Danny Boy
7:50pm - Blew By You
8:00pm - Beyond the Sea
8:10pm - How High the Moon
8:20pm - Lion Sleeps Tonight
SECTION III
8:30pm - Break
8:45pm - Business
SECTION IV (songs for August 25 recording session)
9:00pm - Coventry Carol (Sloan)
9:15pm - Lo, How A Rose 'Er Blooming (Sloan)
9:30pm - Silent Night
9:45pm - Do You Hear What I Hear
9:59pm - closing song |
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2011 Annual Report Available for Download
 A Nashville Singers mid-year review of 2012 was published in the July 2nd issue of this newsletter. To read a copy of the Nashville Singers 2011 annual report, click HERE. |
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Quote of the Week
 "Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply." - Stephen R. Covey
Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Habit 1: Be Proactive
Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind
Habit 3: Put First Things First
Habit 4: Think Win/Win
Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
Habit 6: Synergize
Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw
Note: Author Stephen Covey, whose "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" sold more than 20 million copies, died July 16 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, a hospital spokeswoman said. He was 79.
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Nashville Singers Seeking
2013 Advisory Board Members
If you are interested in serving as a member of the 2013 Nashville Singers Advisory Board, please download and complete the Candidate Application Form and Candi date Questionnaire and return both documents to Executive Director, Todd Wilson by August 15, 2012. If you would prefer these documents in Word format, they will be provided on request. If selected, an orientation meeting would be held at a (Nashville Singers provided) dinner meeting scheduled from 7:00pm to 9:00pm on September 27, 2012 at Nero's Grill.
For more information, visit the advisory board member page of our website.
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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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SUMMER 2012
July 23 - Board of Directors Teleconference with Advisory Board - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
August 2 - Next Rehearsal August 3 - Performance at Vanderbilt's ALS Clinic; chorus call is noon; costume: casual uniform with the black blazer
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 9:00pm (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 - 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:
- you are a chorus member
- you are a music educator
- you are a donor
- you are a fan of the chorus
- you are a sponsor
- you are an advisory board member
- you are a leader of another Middle Tennessee nonprofit organization
- 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
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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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