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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
Ambassador Formalwear
1714 North Gallatin Road
Madison, TN 37115
(Rivergate)
615.865.4640 Carl Diebold
Sincera Media Solutions Dove Award-winning videographer
Suzi Moran
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 and Grant Funders
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Sustaining Donors
Bruce and Kellye Cokeroft
Bryan Patrick
Individual Donors
Janet Koch Colonel Samuel Liburdi Ed and Tracey Luke Doug and Trish Morrison Tim and Amy Mullican Jonathan (Jay) Ress Lisa Black Schlossberg Brett and Brandrea Sweeney Gary Sinagra Dr. Jane Warren Darlene Williamson Harlan and Sandy Wilson Todd and Jennifer Wilson Sloan Yarborough Grant Funders  
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2013 Leadership
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Todd Wilson
Executive Director
Ex Officio
Director of Music
Webmaster
Newsletter Editor
 Doug Morrison
President/Board Chair  Lenny Farmer Vice-Chair
Board Secretary Celebration Coordinator
Tim Mullican Treasurer In-House Photographer Historian
Taylor Wilson Board Member At Large
Baritone Section Leader
Visual Performance Coach
Mike Casper
Board Member At Large
Performance Scout 
Sloan Yarborough Associate Director Bass Section Leader
Pitch Pipes
Annual Survey Administrator 
Bruce Cokeroft Membership Manager Manager of Auditions Tenor Section Leader 
Bryan Patrick
Prime Minister of Fun & Mischief 
Ric Domenico Learning Media Producer Lead Section Leader Music Engraver Music Librarian
 Harlan Wilson
Performance Coach
Grace Thomson
Performance Coach Voice Teacher
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Advisory Board
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Nashville Singers 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
Nikki Baker
Director of Communications
The Pencil Foundation
Sarah Beatty
Director of Events and Communications
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee
Cheryl B. Davis
Director, Dickson and
Cheatham Divisions
Nashville Area Habitat for Humanity
Dr. Robert L. Elliott
Professor of Music and Department Head
Tennessee State University
Jason G. Franke
Assistant General Manager of Sales and Marketing
Nashville Sounds Baseball
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
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
Tennessee Music Education Association
Amanda Foster
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
Dr. Gary Wilson
Director of Choral Activities
Ruth Woodall Associate Vice-President of Education and Workforce Development
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Current Repertoire |
REGULAR
Bad 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
The Lion Sleeps Tonight
The Lord's Prayer
Man in the Mirror
Star Spangled Banner
Tonight
HOLIDAY
Birthday of a King
It's the Most Wonderful
Time of the Year
Let It Snow
I Wonder What You're
Doing for Christmas Silent 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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Applications Now Being Accepted
for 2013 Music Makes a Difference
Music Education Grants
Nashville Singers has awarded $1500 in grant funding to Middle Tennessee schools in the last two years.
What's new this year?
- Increased access to funding - Last year, we awarded two grants. This year we are funding three grants. This funding is available to any school or non-profit music program in Middle Tennessee.
How do I apply?
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Applications Now Being Accepted
for 2013 Educator of the Future
College Scholarship
Nashville Singers awarded $1000 college scholarship to Michael Collins in 2012. Michael is currently enrolled at MTSU and is studying to become a band director. This Educator of the Future college scholarship is available for any Middle Tennessee student pursuing a music education degree. How do I apply? |
Wedding Bells Times Two!
December 27, 2012 was a very special day for three members of the Nashville Singers family.
Amanda Runnels married Hendersonville Mayor Scott Foster and became Mrs. Amanda Foster. She is also a new member of the Nashville Singers Advisory Board. Amanda is the Vice-President of Development for the Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce. She specializes in retention, expansion and small business consulting through the Business Accelerator Program. Her passion is to connect business owners with the right tools to run their businesses successfully. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from New Mexico State University and is currently pursuing certification as an Economic Developer through the International Economic Development Council. Aside from Nashville Singers, her volunteer involvement has included being Chair of TRAC, Inc. and a board member for the United Way of Sumner County She enjoys writing music, whenever time allows. Aside from new husband Scott, she has also welcomed two stepsons, Cody and Blaze to her family.  On the same day, Mike Casper exchanged wedding vows with Karen Davis. The ceremony was performed by none other than Dr. Lenny Farmer. Karen has two children named Andrew and Olivia. Mike has five children from a previous marriage, Kristen, Michael, Shay, Blake, and Haylee. Mike Casper owns and operates Yard Dog Fencing and Decks. When he can squeeze it in, he likes to be out on the water. Mike joined Nashville Singers in June of 2009 as a lead vocalist, and was responsible for securing the very first public performance for the chorus. He is our primary performance scout and is an at large member of the 2013 governing board. Dr. Lenny Farmer joined the chorus a year ago, sings baritone, serves as our Celebration Coordinator, and is Vice Chair and Board Secretary of the 2013 governing board. Congratulations to all involved!
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Announcing Our Newest In-Kind Sponsor
The Town Planner Community Calendar is your local source for events, coupons and trusted businesses in Donelson-Hermitage, Mt Juliet and Lebanon. Over 45,000 calendars distributed each year to our communities. Visit them online at www.TownPlanner.com or by clicking on the logo shown above. Tell them you heard about the TownPlanner in the Nashville Singers Newsletter.
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Congratulations to a Few More 
Advisory Board Members
Jason G. Franke of the Nashville Sounds has been promoted from Director of Corporate Partnerships to Assistant General Manager of Sales and Marketing. 
Sarah Beatty of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee has been promoted from Manager of Marketing Development to Director of Events and Communications
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Brandon McCaddin - Home for the Holidays
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Special Salsa in his right hand. |
Former Nashville Singers lead vocalist Brandon McCaddin left us in 2011 to join the U.S. Navy. He returned to Nashville on leave over the Christmas holidays and spent a few days (and nights) at the Wilson's and enjoyed some of Jennifer's home cooking. He attended the Music City Bowl and had a chance to sing "Over the Rainbow" with Taylor, Bruce and Todd on New Year's Eve. This photo was shot as he was headed back to his base in Virginia Beach.
The U.S. Navy's Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen are Special Operations Forces who operate and maintain an inventory of small craft used to support special operations missions, particularly those of the U.S. Navy SEALs. Individually, SEALs and SWCC go through separate specialized training programs that emphasize special operations in the maritime environment. SWCC are trained extensively in craft and weapons tactics, techniques, and procedures. Focusing on clandestine infiltration and exfiltration of SEALs and other special operations forces, SWCC provide dedicated, rapid mobility in shallow water areas where large ships cannot operate.
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Meet Our Newest Guest
Larry Bain sings baritone and has attended our last two meetings. He heard about Nashville Singers from the newsletter.
Bain moved from Maryland to Tennessee in May 2010.
Recent experience includes singing with the Bay Country Gentlemen Barbershop Chorus, the Mountain Christian Church Choir, and "His Harvesters" gospel quartet.
Larry remarked, "It seems like I've been singing as long as I can remember. I grew up in a singing family especially traveling in the car, and sang in quartets and choirs in high school through college."
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Where Do You Guys Get Such Cool Arrangements?
 One of us is asked that question at practically every performance. However, there is no quick answer. In the last four years, the men of the Nashville Singers have had the pleasure of singing vocal charts by over 30 different talented arrangers. If you've subscribed to this newsletter for very long, you know we profile some of these folks in the newsletter several times a year. This issue features articles about Matt Swann and Adam Bock. To create a helpful resource for other a cappella singers, Nashville Singers has just added an arranger page on our website with the contact information or the arrangers, publishers or distributors. Enjoy! |
Kudos to Matt Swann! 
Speaking of arrangers, the men of the Nashville Singers just completed the 2012 member satisfaction survey and gave leadership feedback on a variety of topics. When it comes to the 32 different songs in our regular, Christmas, or occasional use repertoire, Matt's arrangement of Birthday of a King was chosen as the favorite song of 2012 by the members of the chorus. Way to go Matt! |
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Arranger Profile - Adam Bock
 Adam Bock is a composer/arranger/singer based in New York City. After getting his degree in music composition from Webster University in St. Louis, Adam spent three years singing with and arranging for the Ambassadors of Harmony before moving to the big apple. A confirmed musician at an early age, he has spent time working in musical theater, pop, rock, college acapella, classical, jazz, and barbershop styles, all as both a composer/arranger and performer.
Adam remarked, I'm thrilled to work with the Nashville Singers and their illustrious director, Todd Wilson! I listen to Acoustix and the Suntones on a daily basis!"Nashville Singers is excited to sing one of Adam's charts in 2013, a lush and modern 7-part arrangement of Christmastime is Here.
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First Meeting of the 2013 Board Held Last Week
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(L to R) Doug Morrison (President/Board Chair), Lenny Farmer (Vice-Chair/Secretary), Taylor Wilson (Board Member At Large), Tim Mullican (Treasurer), Mike Casper (Board Member At Large),
Todd Wilson (Ex Officio/Executive Director)
(photo by Jennifer Wilson)
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Video of the Week
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I Knew You Were Trouble - WALK OFF THE EARTH, Feat. KRNFX
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Quote of the Week
"Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending." - Carl Bard |
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This Day in Music 
January 14, 1970 - Diana Ross made her last appearance with The Supremes at The Frontier Hotel, Las Vegas.
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Agenda for January 17 Meeting
SECTION I 7:00pm - Tag time
7:10pm - Warm-up (Sloan)
SECTION II (new music)
7:20pm - O Love That Will Not Let Me Go
7:45pm - I Then Shall Live (with track)
8:05pm - When She Loved Me (Sloan)
SECTION III 8:20pm - Break
8:35pm - Announcements
SECTION IV (new Christmas music)
8:45pm - Believe
9:00pm - Away in a Manger
9:10pm - Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
9:25pm - Sleigh Ride (Sloan)
SECTION V (older repertoire)
9:40pm - Tonight (Sloan)
9:50pm - Danny Boy
9:5ppm - Closing song
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Save These Dates!
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OPEN REHEARSAL
March 7, 2013
7:00pm to 10:00pm
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OPEN REHEARSAL
March 21, 2013
7:00pm to 10:00pm
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To increase awareness of our music, events, community outreach activities, music education and philanthropic programs, Nashville Singers will be hosting a number of "open rehearsals" at college campuses across Middle Tennessee in 2013. Whether you are are interested in getting up on the risers and SINGING a song or two with us, or simply want to watch and listen, guests are welcome. You do not have to be a college student to attend these "open rehearsals." We will have TTBB and SATB charts available. For more information, click on the university logos shown above.More "open rehearsals" are in the works for 2013. If you would like to host one of these events at your high school, college or university in Middle Tennessee, please contact Executive Director Todd Wilson by calling 615-852-SING (7464) or via email. |
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Upcoming Schedule
January 31 - (Thu) National Anthem performance at Belmont University Men's Basketball game vs. Morehead State, 6:55pm, chorus call 6:25pm 
January 31 - (Thu) Annual awards and recognition dinner event. (7:30pm to 10:00pm) Blackstone Brewery on West End
February 12 - (Tue) Rehearsal on a different night
February 14 - (Thu) Valentines Day (no rehearsal)
February 26 - (Tue) Fine Arts Night at Hendersonville High School - open to the public (6:00pm) chorus call 5:30pm, uniform TBD
February 28 - (Thu) Advisory Board Dinner (6:30pm to 9:00pm, Location TBD)
March 7 - (Thu) Open rehearsal at Tennessee State University - GUESTS WELCOME (7:00pm to 10:00pm)
SPRING
March 21 - (Thu) Open rehearsal at Lipscomb University - GUESTS WELCOME (7:00pm to 10:00pm)
March 23 - (Sat) Acappella Academy free singing lessons program (9:00am to 4:00pm) Whitworth Memorial Baptist Church
March 23 - (Sat) Acappella Academy free mini-concert at Whitworth Memorial Baptist Church in the sanctuary (4:30pm to 5:30pm)
April 4 - (Thu) Performance at concert produced by Antioch High School choral department, followed by an abbreviated rehearsal at Antioch High School. (Details TBA)
May 4 - (Sat) (T) New possible fundraising event (details TBA)
SUMMER
July 2 - (Tue) Rehearsal on a different night
July 4 - (Thu) Independence Day (no rehearsal)
July 27 - (Sat) (T) Recording session for new Christmas CD)
July 15 - Advisory Board Teleconference (7:00pm to 8:30pm)
August 27 - (Sat) (T) Photo session for new Christmas CD
FALL
September 21 - (Sat) (T) Recording session for new Christmas CD)
September 26 - Advisory Board Dinner (6:30pm to 9:00pm)
(Location TBD)
November 23 - Season of Harmony Concert - (7:00pm)
(Location TBA)
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Nashville Singers
Music Education Programs (PSA)
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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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