Grant Received This Week!        

New 2013 Music Unveiled Last Week!

New Standard Repertoire 

• When She Loved Me - written by Randy Newman and sung by Sarah McLachlan for the Pixar film Toy Story 2. It was nominated for the 2000 Academy Award for Best Original Song. Arranged by Richard Lewellen
  
  

  Gaither Vocal Band & Ernie Haase I Then Shall Live

     
• I Then Shall Live (as performed by the Gaither Vocal Band) Music from The Finlandia Hymn written in 1899 and 1900 by the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. Lyrics by David Phelps and Gloria L Gaither. 
  

  Westminster Chorus O Love, That Will Not Let Me Go

    
• O Love That Will Not Let Me Go (as performed by the Gaither Vocal Band and the Westminster Chorus) Written by George Mattheson in 1882. Arranged by David Phelps.     

New Christmas Repertoire 

• Away in a Manger - The lyrics were first published in 1885. The author is unknown.The music was composed by William J. Kirkpatrick in 1895. Vocal arrangement by Adam Reimnitz. The plan is to perform this song with a child soloist, perhaps from one of our grant recipient schools.  
  
  

  The Vocal Majority Believe

   
• Believe (as performed by the Vocal Majority) The words and music were written by Glen Ballard and Alan Silvestri, and the song was performed by Josh Groban. The song is included on the soundtrack of the film The Polar Express. Vocal arrangement by Jim Clancy.    
• Christmastime is Here - Written by Vince Guaraldi and Lee Mendelson, from the 1965 TV special "A Charlie Brown Christmas."  Vocal arrangement by Adam Bock. 
• Santa Claus is Coming to Town - Written by John Frederick Coots and Haven Gillespie. Arrangement by Hal Maples 
• Sleigh Ride - Lyrics by Mitchell Parish. Music by Leroy Anderson. Written in 1948. Arrangement by Jay Giallombardo
  
  

  Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer - The Blenders

   
• Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer  - As performed by The Blenders (to be performed by an auditioned ensemble from within the chorus) 

Resurrected Standard Repertoire 

• That's Entertainment - Music by Arthur Schwartz. Lyrics by Howard Dietz. The song was published in 1952 and written for the 1953 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer musical film The Band Wagon. Arrangement by Jay Giallombardo  
• The Impossible Dream (The Quest) - Music by Mitch Leigh. Lyrics by Joe Darion. This song was written for the 1965 musical Man of La Mancha. Nashville Singers recorded this Jay Giallombardo arrangement on our debut CD, The Journey Begins  

2013 Repertoire Overview

Standard Repertoire Current Beyond the Sea Blew by You Bring Him Home Danny Boy How High the Moon Lion Sleeps Tonight Oh Bla Di, Oh Blah Da Somewhere Over the Rainbow Tonight Standard Repertoire  Occasional Use My Lord and I (with track) Teach the Children to Sing The Lord Bless You and Keep You (SATB) The Lord's Prayer The Star-Spangled Banner You Are the New Day (SATB) Standard Repertoire In Development I Then Shall Live (with track) Impossible Dream O Love That Will Not Let Me Go That's Entertainment When She Loved Me Standard Repertoire Retired America the Beautiful Bad Day Dear Hearts & Gentle People Happy Together Home on the Range I Love You Truly Irish Blessing Lost in the Stars Man in the Mirror Satin Doll Shenandoah

Christmas Repertoire Current Birthday of a King I Wonder What You're Doing for Christmas It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year Let It Snow Silent Night We Wish You a Merry Christmas Christmas Repertoire In Development Away in a Manger Believe Christmastime is Here Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Santa Claus is Coming to Town Sleigh Ride    Christmas Repertoire Retired Angels We Have Heard On High Auld Lang Syne Carol of the Bells Caroling, Caroling Christmas Stays the Same Coventry Carol Hark the Herald Angels Sing Do You Hear What I Hear Lo, How a Rose E're Blooming The Secret of Christmas

Advisory Board Member Profile - Roger White

Roger White began performing at the age of five when his preschool teacher asked him to recite the books of the New Testament at graduation because he was the loudest in his class. Since that time he took up singing and has performed on stage at venues such as Carnegie Hall, The Crystal Cathedral, The Sydney Opera House, The Billy Graham Library and The White House. Other credits include parts in an English music video, a Hollywood movie and several local television specials. Awarded a college football scholarship, he decided instead to accept a music scholarship which forever changed the direction of his life. His leadership has produced many events including a concert featuring appearances by John Dominick III and Lee Greenwood who were backed by a chorus of 250 along with a full orchestra. He has served on numerous other local and national boards and committees. A teacher at heart he has trained thousands of people across the United States in areas such as leadership, finance, management, networking, marketing, safety and hospitality in both non-profit and for profit sectors. An ordained Deacon, he and his wife Teresa reside in Franklin and have four children and one grandchild.      

Music City Bowl Performance Details   

This Day in Music        

December 24, 1976 - '"Hotel California", The Eagles' sixth album, spent the first of eight non-consecutive weeks at the top of the Billboard chart. This was the band's first LP with Joe Walsh and last with bassist Randy Meisner. This album has now sold over 16 million copies.     

Video of the Week     

Nashville Singers Birthday of a King