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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.
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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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In-Kind Sponsors
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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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Many of Music City's Music Makers Were Busy on October 27
The men of the Nashville Singers had an action-packed Saturday. The day began with a gathering at Cumberland Park for a 35-minute performance at Nashville Sings. We had the honor of sharing the stage with the Fisk Jubilee Singers, Nashville in Harmony, the Music City Chorus, the MET Singers, the MNPS Elementary Chorus. I T. Creswell Arts Magnet Middle School Choir, the William Henry Oliver Middle School Choir, and Noelle LaRae.
Though the cold weather and wind dampened attendance, the elements and even occasional train whistles did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of the attendees to the sounds of the musical ensembles that shared their talents.
This event was part of the month-long Artober celebration presented by the Metro Arts Commission.
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From there, most of us traveled to Carrabba's Grill in Green Hills for some warmth, sustenance, and camaraderie.
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The we ventured across the street to Hillsboro High School for a performance at the 1st Annual Hillsboro High School Music Festival. In addition to Nashville Singers, the concert featured performances by Hillsboro SophistiCats, Belmont's female a cappella group Session, Rocky Block, Call Me King, the Hillsboro Players, and Danny Myrick. 
The event was hosted by Billy Block. The Billy Block Show is second only to The Grand Ole Opry and Midnight Jamboree as Nashville's longest running LIVEconcert series. It has become the Ellis Island of Nashville welcoming newcomers of all musical genres from rock to rockabilly & blues to bluegrass. Block has become a Nashville icon with his shock of silver hair and ever-present smile. |
Attention Music Educators  Fundraising Opportunity for School Music Programs For every ticket you or your students buy or sell for our Season of Harmony Concert on November 17, Nashville Singers will pay your school $5 and require that the funds be allocated to your music program. For more details, contact Todd Wilson.
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A Memorable Moment That Bears Repeating from Lenny Farmer
 Every year we take a trip to the mountains, specifically our favorite place, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, rent a chalet for about 12 people, and just have a great time for about four days enjoying the Fall color changes. Rarely do we see bears, but make no mistake about it, we constantly scan the country side for a possible sighting.
This year was certainly different than the rest. On two different occasions we had a momma bear and three cubs pass by our chalet. But the most "exciting" episode happened as we were packing on Sunday morning, October 7, preparing for our journey home. I was carrying out a box of food to the car, and as I passed through the front door, there he stood. A black bear on all fours right beside the car. Well, needless to say, I sat the box down, took out my Android Epic, turned on the camera and began taking pictures.
 
 
As you can easily see by the four photos, "he" was a curious beast of the forest. He went directly to the open trunk, which led me to believe this wasn't his first rodeo, and began his search for a morsel from some possible picnic basket. Finding no immediate satisfaction, he decided on a closer look and simply jumped into the trunk, and were it not for my loud whistle, he would have bear-handled the suitcases out of the trunk and dug a little deeper. After my whistle, he jumped down, and simply sauntered off, in search for his next opportunity.
Everyone in our party had a great few days away in the mountains, but the final minutes of our stay proved to be the most endearing and memorable.
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Quote of the Week
"The pain of discipline is far less than the pain of regret." - Sarah Bombell
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This Day in Music 
October 29, 1965 - The Who released the single 'My Generation' in the UK. The song was named the 11th greatest song by Rolling Stone on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and 13th on VH1's list of the 100 Greatest Songs of Rock & Roll.
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Agenda for November 1st Rehearsal
7:00pm - warm-up (Sloan)
FIRST HALF
7:20pm - Happy Together (no director)
INTRO BRYAN (over bass vamp)
7:25pm - Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da (no director)
7:30pm - Bad Day (Sloan directing or no director)
INTRO ERIN COMO
7:35pm - That's Amore (QT)
7:45pm - Beyond the Sea (Sloan directing or no director)
INTRO TAYLOR
7:55pm - Man in the Mirror (Sloan directing or no director)
7:40pm - Blew By You (no director)
INTRO BY ERIN COMO
8:00pm - I Shall Wear a Crown (QT)
INTRO HARLAN
8:05pm - Bring Him Home (Todd directing)
INTRO LENNY
8:15pm - Over the Rainbow (Todd directing)
INTRO BRYAN
8:20pm - How High the Moon (Todd directing)
8:30pm - Break
8:40pm - Business
SECOND HALF
8:55pm - It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year (Sloan directing or no director)
9:00pm - Let It Snow (Sloan directing or no director)
INTRO SLOAN
9:05pm - I Wonder What You're Doing for Christmas (Todd directing)
9:15pm - Silent Night (Todd directing)
INTRO PIERRE
9:25pm - Christmas Stays the Same (Todd directing)
INTRO LENNY
9:35pm - Birthday of a King (Todd directing)
CURTAIN CALL ERIN COMO, THANK YOUS TODD
9:45pm - The Secret of Christmas (Todd directing)
9:55pm - We Wish You a Merry Christmas (no director)
9:59am - closing song
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Video of the Week
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CADENCE Hit That Jive Jack - A Cappella
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19 Days and Counting...
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Click on the graphic shown below to order your tickets online, or contact your favorite member of the Nashville Singers to purchase paper tickets while they last.
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Advertising Deadline Extended By Five Days
Last Chance to Promote Your Business / Share a Shout Out
While Supporting a Great Cause
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 31, 2012. Your ad materials must be received electronically or by mail by November 4, 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?
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.
To have your donation acknowledged in the 2012 concert program please complete and submit this form by October 31, 2012.
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Here is a Sampling of the Items That Will Be Up for Grabs at our Silent Auction on November 17.
- Aria Pro II electric guitar with case and custom pickups, donated by Jonathan "Jay" Ress ($500 value)
- Two nights hotel accommodation at the Hyatt Place in Cool Springs. Great component for an upcoming stay-cation. ($250 value)
- A cuts and styling packaged with some great hair care products from Coiffure Hair Salon, Donelson (package valued at $113)
- Three oil changes from Firestone, Donelson (valued at $20 each)
- Cookie Works, Bagel Works & Perks, Brentwood (package valued at $40)
- A haircut from G Spot Barbershop, Donelson ($15 value)
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Upcoming Schedule
FALL
November 1 - (Thu) Next rehearsal
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 - Abbreviated rehearsal (7:00pm to 8:15pm) at Whitworth Memorial Baptist Church, followed by a Christmas holiday party from 8:30pm to 10:00pm at a location TBA.
December 20 - Abbreviated rehearsal/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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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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