After performing the national anthem at a Belmont University men's basketball game, the men of the Nashville Singers spent the rest of the evening of January 31st at Blackstone Brewery, celebrating a fabulous 2012 and recognizing the folks that went the extra mile to help us reach so many of our annual objectives.

As we wrapped up the formal portion of the evening, a few patrons asked if we would sing a few songs. Hams that we are, we obliged with a few tunes, including Happy Together, Tonight, and The Lion Sleeps Tonight. The restaurant patrons seemed to enjoy it, and many of them crowded around us with their iPhone capturing photos and video of our singing.

Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality. - Warren Bennis

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. This mission supports our vision to be a dynamic choral leader, enriching lives through the performance of significant music. Achieving this mission and vision requires an above average level of dedication from each member.

This Is What We Expect of Our Members:

1. Dedication to excellence: The Nashville Singers are dedicated to achieving the highest level of singing and performance quality. Achieving our collective goal starts with our members; therefore, each member must be dedicated to achieving the excellence we seek.

2. Administration of the chorus: The Nashville Singers have an "active member only policy." This means that each member is expected to perform one of the following: chair or serve on at least one committee, accept a position as an appointed official, serve in a chorus elective office, or be accountable for a position of responsibility within the chorus.

3. Participation at rehearsals: The Nashville Singers expect each member to attend all rehearsals on time and to participate attentively in the entire rehearsal schedule.

4. Memorization of music and performance plans: The Nashville Singers require each member to be able to follow the Director of Music or his assistants and/or coaches. Members are required to memorize the chorus music and visual plan within four weeks of introduction. The Nashville Singers do not expect this to be accomplished at chorus rehearsals; therefore, it is expected that a member will spend time away from the rehearsal to accomplish these requirements.

5. Certification for performances/recording sessions: Prior to a performance or recording session, or as new music is added to the chorus repertoire, and at the discretion of the directors or section leaders, a demonstration of proficiency in notes and lyrics may be required through the use of a tape or MP3 recorder or other methods as may be designated. In addition, special demonstrations of the visual plan may be required. Inability of a member to perform any music to an established standard may disqualify him from participating in performances and/or recording sessions.

6. Participation at performances: Members are expected to participate in all Nashville Singers public performances. However, representing Nashville Singers by singing in public appearances is a privilege which will can be jeopardized by poor attendance at rehearsals. Exceptions can be made, on an individual basis.

7. Positive attitude: The Nashville Singers expect each member to maintain a positive attitude at all chorus functions. This is not to say you cannot have an opinion or make a suggestion. However, problems or complaints should be brought to the attention of a member of the Nashville Singers Board of Directors, in private, and preferably in writing.

8. Participation in ticket sales: The Nashville Singers will produce one or more concerts each year which depend on public ticket sales to achieve financial success. Each member is required to sell tickets to these events.

9. Payment of dues: Membership in Nashville Singers requires payment of dues. The chorus Secretary or Treasurer can assist you with information regarding membership options available and the cost for each.

10. Agreement to abide by Nashville Singers expectations of membership, standards and policies: Each member of the Nashville Singers is expected to read and abide by the expectations of membership, standards, "Code of Ethics" and policies that may be enacted from time to time by the Chorus Board of Directors.

February 11, 1956 - For his third appearance on CBS' Dorsey Brothers  Stage Show, Elvis Presley is finally permitted to perform "Heartbreak Hotel."

4:00pm 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;

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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