New Partnership With Hands on Nashville 

Hands on Nashville (HON) collaborates with Nonprofit Partners (like the Nashville Singers) to coordinate meaningful group volunteer experiences that help address our community's most pressing needs. Every month, Hands On Nashville volunteers engage in service activities that benefit more than 100 nonprofit organizations in Nashville and the surrounding area.connects volunteers of all ages to more than 400 service projects each month, and manages programs that address specific community needs through volunteerism.

 

You Asked. We Listened!

Arranger Profile - Hal Maples 

Hal Maples was raised hearing classical music, church and folk music, and quickly developed a love and an ear for musical harmony. He was raised by a British/Australian mother who was an accomplished classical pianist; and a father from the Ozarks who played guitar and sang, and who could sing from memory any song you could name that played on the radio during the 1920's '30's and 40's, and many you never heard of.  

Hal began singing shortly after birth, and started teaching himself guitar chords on his Dad's 1928 Gibson concert guitar at about age 12. He loved to listen and to play and sing along with recordings of groups like The Kingston Trio and others who sang harmony.

Hal arranged "Santa Claus is Comin to Town" one of our new Christmas songs for 2013. 

Shane Fortner Joins Advisory Board       

Born in raised in Music City, Shane Fortner now calls the Country Music Hall of Fame his new home. Brought up in a family of performers, Shane has always found himself drawn to entertainment and events. After graduating from Middle Tennessee State University with a degree in Public Relations, Shane began working at The Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center as a Conference Coordinator and then as the Manager of Special Events and Entertainment. Shane now serves as the Senior Event Sales Manager at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum; he is also a member of Meeting Planners International, Tennessee Society of Association Executives, and founder of the Executive Branch non-profit group. Shane's passions are music, sports, cooking, and whatever seems interesting at the time. He is the lead vocalist and guitar player in his cover band, enjoys cooking all types of food, and lately has become extremely enthralled in brewing beer...And... Go Preds!

Q: When I make a donation to Nashville Singers, where does the money go?

A: That depends. If you make a restricted gift, it can be utilized for whatever Nashville Singers program you desire. These include:

1. Adult Music Education Program (year round)
2. Music Makes a Difference Grant Program
3. Educator of the Future College Scholarship Program
4. Season of Harmony Fundraising Concert Program 
5. Acappella Academy - free singing lessons program  
6. Youth Programs - Middle School and High School Master Classes    
7. Music Archiving/Recording Program   

If your gift is unrestricted, below is how our resources are allocated, based on our first four years in existence:



Q: Besides your annual concert, what are the other sources of your income?

A: The top nine sources of our income are shown below:

This Day in Music        

Video of the Week      

Michael Jackson - Thriller (A Cappella)

Attention Music Educators!

Applications are now being accepted for the Nashville Singers 2013 Music Makes a Difference Music Education Grant Program

 

How do I apply?

• Visit this link for application information     
• Completed applications must be received by March 31, 2013!   

Attention Music Students!

Applications are now being accepted for

the Nashville Singers 2013 Educator of the  Future College Scholarship. 

 

How do I apply?

• Visit this link for application information      
• Completed applications must be received by March 31, 2013!