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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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Nashville Singers
In-Kind Sponsors
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1714 North Gallatin Road
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Trade Show Exhibit Booth
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Private Voice Instruction
Performance Coaching
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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
Writer, Arranger, Producer, Music Industry Management, Open Score Productions
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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Important Information About Season of Harmony Parking This Saturday
There are many parking options at Hillsboro High School this Saturday. Refer to the map below for details.
If you've lived in Nashville very long, you already know that traffic around the Green Hills Mall is congested a majority of the time. We strongly recommend you add an extra 30 minutes of travel and parking time for the Season of Harmony concert this weekend.
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Make Plans to Join Us at Cheesecake Factory for the Cast Party After the Concert
LOCATION: 2133 Green Hills Village Dr. Nashville, TN 37215
DIRECTIONS: The Cheesecake Factory is on the north side of The Mall at Green Hills (in the new wing) next to Davis Kidd Book Sellers.
PARKING: Complimentary valet parking is available in front of the restaurant. Ample self-parking is also available.
PHONE: 615) 463-2400
HOURS: The restaurant will be open past midnight.
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Wake Up With the Nashville Singers!
Pick up a bag or two at our concert or click on the ad shown above for secure online ordering.
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Arts Advocate of the Year Award to be Presented at the Season of Harmony Concert
Our philanthropic mission is to enrich lives through the support of music education in our schools and the community. We present many prestigious awards throughout the year. Some of the internal honors include the Member of the Year and Rookie of the Year awards.
Our external awards include the Music Makes a Difference music education grant, and the Educator of the Future college scholarship for students pursuing a music education.
To further perpetuate this mission, on November 17, at the annual Season of Harmony Concert, Nashville Singers will be presenting our first Middle Tennessee Arts Advocate of the Year Award for 2012.
Provided we know of a worthy candidate, It is our intent to make this an annual award. If you know of someone worthy of such an award, please contact Executive Director, Todd Wilson.
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Here is a New 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)
- Fender beginner level electric guitar, mini amp, cord, strap and soft case for auction. Reserve amount $180.
- Two nights hotel accommodation at the Hyatt Place in Cool Springs. Great component for an upcoming stay-cation. ($250 value)
- A cut 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)
- Two $50 gift certificates from Sperry's Restaurant
- Two tickets to see the Nashville Symphony, includes parking passes
- Pedicure from Relache Spa
- Gift basket from Whole Foods Market
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Video of the Week
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The Hi-Lo's with Frank Sinatra
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Quote of the Week
Talent alone won't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at the right time, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are your ready?' - Johnny Carson
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This Day in Music 
November 12, 1966 - The Monkees debut album started a 13-week run at No.1 on the US album chart, selling over 3 million copies in three months.
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Agenda for November 15th Dress Rehearsal
6:30pm - Chorus call
6:45pm - warm-up (Sloan)
FIRST HALF - no time for warm-up (show up ready to sing)
7:00pm - Happy Together (no director)
INTRO BRYAN (over bass vamp)
7:07pm - Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da (no director)
7:14pm - Bad Day (Sloan directing or no director)
AMORE 4 INTRO ERIN COMO
7:21pm - That's Amore
7:28pm - Beyond the Sea (Sloan directing or no director)
INTRO TAYLOR
7:35pm - Man in the Mirror (Sloan directing or no director)
7:42pm - Blew By You (no director)
OTHER QUARTET INTRO BY ERIN COMO
7:49pm - I Shall Wear a Crown
INTRO HARLAN
7:56pm - Bring Him Home (Todd directing)
INTRO LENNY
8:03pm - Over the Rainbow (Todd directing)
INTRO BRYAN
8:10pm - How High the Moon (Todd directing)
8:17pm - Debrief first half
8:20pm - Break
SECOND HALF
8:35pm - Rehearse presentation portion of the script (we'll be looking for stand ins for Franklin Willis, Robin Schumate, Carol Crittenden, Jen Cole,and possibly Michael Collins)
8:42pm - It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year (Sloan directing or no director)
8:49pm - Let It Snow (Sloan directing)
INTRO TIM
8:56pm - I Wonder What You're Doing for Christmas (Todd directing)
9:03pm - Silent Night (Todd directing)
INTRO PIERRE
9:10pm - Christmas Stays the Same (Todd directing)
INTRO LENNY
9:17pm - Birthday of a King (Todd directing)
9:24pm - Rehearse curtain call portion of the script
9:31pm - The Secret of Christmas (Todd directing)
9:38pm - We Wish You a Merry Christmas (no director)
9:45pm - Debrief second half
9:50pm - Announcements
9:55pm - closing song
9:59pm - Load out everything we brought into the building
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5 Days and Counting...
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Upcoming Schedule
FALL
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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Please Support
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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