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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
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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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Todd Wilson
Executive Director
Ex Officio
Director of Music
Music Evaluation Committee
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
Music Evaluation Committee
Visual Performance Coach
Mike Casper
Board Member At Large
Performance Scout 
Sloan Yarborough Associate Director Bass Section Leader
Music Evaluation Committee
Pitch Pipes
Annual Survey Administrator 
Bruce Cokeroft Membership Manager Manager of Auditions Tenor Section Leader 
Bryan Patrick
Music Evaluation Committee Prime Minister of Fun & Mischief Interim Costume Manager 
Ric Domenico Music Evaluation Committee 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 serving as volunteers 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
Shane Fortner
Senior Sales Manager
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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Sloan Yarborough Named 2012 Member of the Year 
Sloan Yarborough helped the Nashville Singers organization in so many ways in 2012. He served as President and Board Chair, Associate Director, Bass Section Leader, and as a member of the newly formed Music Evaluation Committee. We are very grateful for Sloan's leadership! Previous recipients of this award include:
2011 - Ed Luke
2010 - Bruce Cokeroft
2009 - Todd Wilson
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Dr. Lenny Farmer Named Rookie of the Year
 Lenny joined the Nashville Singers just one year ago. He was faced with the daunting challenge of learning over 20 songs in a short period of time, and handled the task with grace, a great smile, and an infectious enthusiasm. In addition to that, he brought us back to Lifepoint Church in Smyrna for our third appearance, and took on the jobs of celebration coordinator and public speaker. In December, he was elected by the membership to serve on our 2013 Board of Directors as Vice Chair and Secretary. We are so glad to have Lenny on our team!
Previous Rookie of the Year
Award Recipients
2011 - Rodney Turner
2010 - Bryan Patrick
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2012 Peak Performers Announced 
Top Ticket Sales for 2012 - Rodney Turner (1,065.00)
Other Peak Performers
Outstanding Ticket Sales for 2012 - Tim Mullican ($615.00)
Outstanding Overall Sales for 2012 - Bruce Cokeroft ($450.00)
Outstanding Overall Sales for 2012 - Bryan Patrick
($325.00)
Outstanding Overall Sales, Top Ad Sales - Mike Casper ($300.00)
Outstanding Ticket Sales for 2012 - Sloan Yarborough ($300.00)
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Meet Our Newest Member - Larry Bain 
Larry Bain sings baritone and attended our guest night on January 3rd. He passed his audition on January 24. Larry heard about Nashville Singers from this newsletter. Bain moved from Maryland to Tennessee in May 2010. His recent experience includes singing with the Bay Country Gentlemen Barbershop Chorus, the Mountain Christian Church Choir, and "His Harvesters" gospel quartet.
With Larry joining our group Nashville Singers is now larger than at any other time in our history!
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Nashville Singers Returns to the Curb Events Center  | |
Photo by Amy Mullican
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Nashville Singers was privileged to perform the Star Spangled Banner for an enthusiastic crowd at the Curb Events Center for a men's college basketball game between Belmont University and Morehead State. The Bruins kept their nine game winning streak alive with a 93 to 74 victory over the Eagles.
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Nashville Singers In Action
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Bryan Patrick (directing) his Men of Harmony Chorus
Sharing their music with an audience in Bellevue on January 29 (photo by Ric Domenico)
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Quote of the Week 
We should not judge people by their peak of excellence; but by the distance they have traveled from the point where they started. - Henry Ward Beecher
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This Day in Music 
February 4, 1978 - The Bee Gees started a four week run at #1 on the US singles chart with 'Staying Alive'. The hit was from the film soundtrack Saturday Night Fever. It gave the Brothers Gibb their fifth US #1 and was also #1 in the UK.
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Video of the Week
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Eric Arceneaux
Top Three Tips To Help You Sing Better
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Mark Your Calendar - March 23, 2013
For a third consecutive year, Nashville Singers is offering FREE SINGING LESSONS to aspiring singers in Middle Tennessee. This program is open to male and female singers young and old, from teenagers to senior citizens. Last year's program attracted 27 participants from across Tennessee and as far away as Ohio. These lessons are full of valuable and creative opportunities for skill, talent and knowledge growth. The clinicians are excellent. The content is rich and exciting. You'll receive a combination of technical and artistic vocal training, covering the following areas:
- Breathing-posture, breath support and control for singing freely produced tones
- Resonance-tone placement, emotional color and blend
- Vowels - target sounds, diction and diphthongs
- Rhythm - creating precise synchronization
- Dynamics - use of soft/loud ranges to create meaning and artistic joy
- Artistry - something magical that can happen when notes and words become second nature
THE BEST PART... You're invited to join Nashville Singers that afternoon at 4:00pm when we present a free mini-concert for your friends and family. You'll be able to join us on stage to sing the songs we've learned together, and hear the public debut of a few of our new songs for 2013. EDUCATIONAL SCHEDULE 8:30am to 9:00am - Registration, group assignments 9:00pm to 10:15am - Section One
10:15am to 10:30am - Break
10:30pm - 12:00pm - Section Two
12:00pm to 12:45pm - Lunch
12:45pm to 2:15pm - Section Three
2:15pm to 2:30pm - Break
2:30pm to 3:30pm - Section Four
3:30pm to 3:50pm - Instructors available for one on one questions
3:50pm to 4:00pm - Break
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE4:00pm to 5:00pm - Free mini concert upstairs in the sanctuary, to include the two songs learned earlier in the day, as well as some new songs from the Nashville Singers;
LOCATION  Whitworth Memorial
Baptist Church
3014 Elm Hill Pike Nashville, TN 37214 REGISTER TODAY! You may register online by clicking on the logo shown above, or by calling 615-852-SING (7464). |
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Music Memorization Schedule
Members  should be off their music on these new songs by the following dates: February 7 - When She Loved Me
February 12 - Santa Claus is Comin' to Town
February 21 - Believe
February 26 - Away in a Manger
March 7 - O Love That Will Not Let Me Go
March 14 - I Then Shall Live
March 21 - Christmastime Is Here
Note: After the memorization deadline has passed for any given song, any member may be asked to perform that song in a quartet, quintet, or septet.
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February 7 Meeting Agenda
SECTION I (new music)
7:00pm - Warmup
7:10pm - When She Loved Me
7:20pm - O Love That Will Not Let Me Go
7:30pm - I Then Shall Live
SECTION II (prep for February 26 performance)
7:40pm - How High the Moon
7:50pm - Bring Him Home
8:00pm - Blew By You
8:10pm - Beyond the Sea
SECTION III
8:20pm - Break
8:35pm - Business
SECTION IV (prep for February 26 performance)
8:45pm - Over the Rainbow
8:55pm - Tonight
9:05pm - Man in the Mirror
9:15pm - Bad Day
9:25pm - Oh Bla Di Oh Blah Da (shortened version)
9:35pm - Happy Together
9:45pm - Lion Sleeps Tonight
9:55pm - Closing song
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Attention Music Educators! 
Applications are now being accepted for the Nashville Singers 2013 Music Makes a Difference Music Education Grant Program.
This funding is available for school music programs or nonprofit organizations in Middle Tennessee whose mission is focused on music education.
Completed applications must be received by March 31, 2013!
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Attention Music Students! 
Applications are now being accepted for the Nashville Singers 2013 Educator of the Future College Scholarship.
This funding is available for Middle Tennessee high school seniors pursuing a music education degree or a former Educator of the Future scholarship winner.
Completed applications must be received by March 31, 2013!
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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." 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
February 7 - Next rehearsal (7:00pm to 10:00pm)
February 11 - Meeting of the board of directors (location TBA)
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 18 - (Sat) Tentative performance for the Gospel Believers Conference. (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 - (Thu) Advisory Board Dinner (6:30pm to 9:00pm)
(Location TBD) November 16 - (Sat) Possible concert in Oak Ridge, TN (T) 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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