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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 Nashville Singers, Inc., 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
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Ambassador Formalwear
1714 North Gallatin Road
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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 reside in Brentwood, Hermitage, LaVergne, Lebanon, Nashville, 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
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2012 Leadership
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Todd Wilson
Executive Director
Director of Music
Webmaster
Newsletter Editor
Sloan YarboroughPresident/Board Chair
Associate Director Bass Section Leader
Annual Survey Administrator  Doug Morrison
Vice-Chair 
Bryan Patrick
Board Secretary
Costume Manager
Bruce CokeroftVP of Membership Development Manager of Auditions Tenor Section Leader 
Tim MullicanTreasurer In-House Photographer Historian 2012 STAFF
Ric DomenicoLearning Media Producer Lead Section Leader Music Engraver Music Librarian
Taylor WilsonVisual Performance Coach Baritone Section Leader  Harlan Wilson
Performance Coach
 Rodney Turner Prime Minister of
Fun and Mischief  Lenny Farmer Celebration Coordinator 
Grace Thomson
Performance Coach Voice Teacher |
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Advisory Board
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The Nashville Singers, Inc. is blessed to have some outstanding community business and association leaders on our team
Craig Adams
Manager of Creative Development & Publishing,
Lifeway Worship
Sarah Beatty
Manager of Marketing Development
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee
Dr. Robert L. Elliott
Professor of Music and Department Head
Tennessee State University
Carrie Hobbs Guiden Executive Director
The Arc of Tennessee
Don Hart
Professional music arranger, composer, orchestrator
Laura Landress
Manager of Corporate Support
Nashville Public Radio
Emily Lansdell
Director of Marketing & Admissions
Columbia Academy
Celeste LaReau
Personal Sales Coach
Tangible Business Solutions
Lynn D. McGill, CLU, ChFC
Financial Advisor
The McGill Financial Ensemble
Choir Director
Trinity United Methodist Church
Joann McIntire
Office Assistant IV
Neurology Department Vanderbilt University
Dr. Jeffrey T. Phillips
Director of Fine Arts
Hendersonville High School
President-elect
Tennessee Music Education Association
Amanda Runnels
VP of Development
Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce
Jane Schnelle
Executive Director
The Larry Keeton Theatre
Tom Ventress
President
Ventress Design Works
Jane Warren
Assoc. Professor of Music
Belmont University
Roger White
Trainer / Outside Sales
Equipment Finders, Inc.
Dr. Gary Wilson
Director of Choral Activities
Lipscomb 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 The Secret of Christmas We Wish You a Merry Christmas
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Philanthropy
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Music Makes a Difference
Grants Awarded
2012
Lakeview Design Center ($500) Oliver Middle School ($500) 2011
John Overton High School ($500) Educator of the Future
College Scholarships Awarded
2012
Michael Collins ($1000) McGavock High School |
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Performance at Donelson-Hermitage Chamber Luncheon This Thursday
 On October 11, Nashville Singers will be bringing our music to the members of the Donelson-Hermitage Chamber of Commerce.
The Donelson Hermitage Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1971 and has grown from a membership of a few business leaders of the community to an organization that has approximately 400 businesses, individuals and organizations as members.
The chorus call is 11:15am. We perform shortly after 11:30am. The event will be held at the Radisson Hotel Opryland, 2401 Music Valley Drive.
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Partner Profile
Chorus America is the advocacy, research, and leadership development organization that advances the choral field. Chorus America supports and serves choral conductors, administrators, board members, and singers with tools, training, peer networking, and access so that choruses are better able to contribute to their communities.
More than 2,000 choruses, individuals, businesses, and organizations are members of Chorus America and have access to a wide array of programs, publications, research, and personal services developed for their benefit. These services strengthen their ability to build strong organizations that foster quality choral performances.
Chorus America is governed by a diverse board of accomplished arts leaders from across North America, and the executive staff is headquartered in Washington, DC.
Chorus America was founded in 1977 to gain recognition for professional choruses and today represents hundreds of choruses of every kind throughout North America and beyond.
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Meet Our Most Recent Guests  | |
David Robinson
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Chris O'Brien
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 Chris and David heard about Nashville Singers from our Meetup profile. It was a pleasure to have you guys with us and we encourage you to attend our next meeting on October 11. |
Feedback from One of Our Arrangers
We profiled Matt Swan in this newsletter a few weeks ago. Matt received rehearsal recordings of the two songs he arranged, It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year and Birthday of a King. He responded with the following:
Excellent work! I really enjoy the sound you guys make even with a small number of voices. Your bass section in particular has a wonderful round sound. Jeff Oxley would be proud! - Matt
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40 Days Until Season of Harmony 2012
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Promote Your Business / Share a Shout Out
While Supporting a Great Cause
This year's concert will be held at Hillsboro High School on November 17th, 7pm. Performers include Nashville Singers and Lunch Break. General admission seating is $15, and Patron seating is $30. Tickets went on sale September 1, 2012!
If you are looking for a focused way to target hundreds of potential customers throughout Middle Tennessee, the Nashville Singers concert program may just be the perfect fit.
Promote an upcoming event or share a "shout out" message of good luck to the chorus or one of the singers, or offer a holiday special to your potential customers with a particular discount if they act by a time-sensitive date. Prime advertising locations are reserved for full page advertisers or concert sponsors.
PRINT ONLY ADVERTISING: B&W display advertising broadcast your message to almost 400 concert attendees
PRINT & WEB COMBO ADVERTISING: B&W display advertising broadcast your message to 300+ concert attendees combined with the year-round reach of a full color display ad on the advertiser page of www.nashvillesingers.org from December 15, 2012 through November 15, 2013. The Nashville Singers website enjoys about 500 visitors monthly.
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Advertising options
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Ad dimensions
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Print only price
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Print + web combo price
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1/1 Full page: (portrait layout)
(5.5" wide x 8.5" tall)
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(4.5" wide x 7.5" tall)
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$200
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$300
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1/2 Half-page: (landscape layout)
(5.5" wide x 4.25" tall)
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(4.5" wide x 3.75" tall)
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$100
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1/4 Quarter-page: (business card size, portrait layout)
(2.75" wide x 4.25" tall)
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(2.25" wide x 3.75" tall)
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$50
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$75
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TO SHOW OUR APPRECIATION: Advertisers who purchase a full-page ad will receive TWO FREE TICKETS to attend the concert. ($30 value)
DEADLINES: Reserve your ad space by October 15, 2012. Your ad materials must be received electronically or by mail by October 31, 2012.
If you would like to advertise in the Nashville Singers concert program, please contact Executive Director, Todd Wilson at 615-852-SING (7464) or send an email to todd@nashvillesingers.org.
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Do You Have a Product or Service You Could Consider Donating to Our Silent Auction?
The second annual Nashville Singers Silent Auction is taking place on the evening of our Season of Harmony concert, November 17, 2012 at 6:00pm at Hillsboro High School. Bidding will be permitted through the end of the intermission of our Season of Harmony concert event. Winning bidders can pick up their items at the conclusion of the concert. We raised $1200 from 35 donated items at last year's auction. Money raised with this auction will help support many of our critical programs, including youth and adult music education programs, next year's annual concert and a future recording project.
Donations are now being accepted for the 2012 Silent Auction, set to take place November 17 in Nashville, at starting at 6:00pm at Hillsboro High School. Donating to the Silent Auction is easy - simply complete and submit the online donation reservation form on our website so we have the necessary information about your item and the donor to be recognized, and your spot will be reserved in the auction.
Consider these kinds of items:
- Personal electronics (iPads, Kindles, etc.)
- Designer accessories (purses, wallets, etc.
- Jewelry
- Autographed photos of celebrities
- Spa packages
- Travel/vacation packages
- Airline tickets
- Massage therapy
- Photography services
- Original artwork (tasteful please)
- Golf packages
- Gourmet food
- Dinner for two at a local restaurant
- Hotel accommodations for a romantic getaway for two
- Musical instruments
- Music lessons
- Concert tickets
- Audio recordings
To have your donation acknowledged in the 2012 concert program please complete and submit this form by October 26, 2012.
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This Day in Music 
October 8, 1988 - Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side Of The Moon' finally left Billboard's Hot 200 Album Chart after a record breaking 741 weeks. If you have a calculator handy, that equates to 14 years and three months on the charts.
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Quote of the Week
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Agenda for Our Next Rehearsal
SECTION I
7:00pm - Tag time
7:05pm - Warmup
SECTION II
7:15pm - Bring Him Home
7:25pm - How High the Moon
7:35pm - Beyond the Sea
7:45pm - Blew By You
7:55pm - Over the Rainbow
8:05pm - Oh Bla Di Oh Blah Da
8:15pm - Happy Together
SECTION III
8:25pm - Break
8:40pm - Business
SECTION IV
8:55pm - Birthday of a King
9:05pm - We Wish You a Merry Christmas
9:10pm - It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
9:20pm - Christmas Stays the Same
9:30pm - Secret of Christmas
9:40pm - I Wonder What You're Doing for Christmas
9:50pm - Silent Night
9:59pm - closing song
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Video of the Week
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Upcoming Schedule
FALL
October 8 - (Mon) Board meeting (7:00pm) October 11 - (Thu) (11:30am to 1:00pm) Performance at Donelson Hermitage Chamber of Commerce Monthly Membership Meeting, chorus call 11:15am, wear new black long-sleeve NSI dress shirt with embroidered logo, string pants, black shoes, socks, belt, and V-neck T-shirt, no tie; SONGS: Happy Together, Blew By You, Over the Rainbow, ENCORE: Lion Sleeps Tonight
October 25 - (Thu) Extra evening rehearsal (7:00pm-10:00pm)
October 19 - (Fri) Encore performance at the Franklin Wine Festival, benefiting Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee - Chorus call 6:15pm, perform at 7:00pm. Tonight, Happy Together, Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da, Beyond the Sea, Man in the Mirror, Bring Him Home, Blew By You, How High the Moon, Danny Boy, Over the Rainbow, Lion Sleeps Tonight
 October 27 - (Sat Afternoon) Performance at Nashville Sings a choral singing event to be held at Cumberland Park on the banks of the Cumberland River. Chorus call 12:30pm, performance time from 1:15pm to 1:45pm. 
October 27 - (Sat Evening) 15-minute performance at Hillsboro High School as part of an event celebrating a reunion performance from current and former members of the school's choral department. Chorus call 6:30pm; SONGS: Happy Together, Blew By You, How High the Moon, Lion Sleeps Tonight
November 15 - (Thu) Dress rehearsal for Season of Harmony annual fall/holiday concert at Hillsboro High School, chorus call 6:30pm
November 17 - (Sat) Season of Harmony annual fall/holiday concert, featuring Nashville Singers and Lunch Break - Silent Auction starts at 6:00pm and concludes at the end of intermission of the concert, concert begins at 7:00pm;
WINTER
December 6 - Abbreviated rehearsal/annual membership meeting/election of 2013 leaders/President's "State of the Union" address (7:00pm to 10:00pm) at Whitworth Memorial Baptist Church
 December 8 - PRIVATE Holiday performance at Lifepoint Church in Smyrna. Chorus call at 6:00pm. Costume TBD. Significant others welcome.
December 13 - Regular rehearsal (7:00pm to 10:00pm) at Whitworth Memorial Baptist Church
December 20 - Abbreviated rehearsal/holiday party/unveiling of 2013 music (7:00pm to 10:00pm) at Whitworth Memorial Baptist Church
December 27 - No rehearsal
December 31 - (Mon) 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. 2013 January 31 - (NEW) (Thu) National Anthem performance at Belmont University Men's Basketball game vs. Morehead State, 6:55pm, chorus call 6:25pm
February 26 - Fine Arts Night at Hendersonville High School - open to the public (6:00pm) chorus call 5:30pm, uniform TBD
February 28 - Advisory Board Dinner (6:30pm to 9:00pm, Location TBD)
April 4 - (NEW) (Thu) Performance at concert produced by Antioch High School choral department, followed by an abbreviated rehearsal at Antioch High School.
July 15 - Advisory Board Teleconference (7:00pm to 8:30pm)
September 26 - Advisory Board Dinner (6:30pm to 9:00pm, Location TBD)
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Nashville Singers
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 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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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
Executive Director
The Nashville Singers, Inc.
615-852-SING (7464) office
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 615-852-SING (7464) 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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