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Supporting music education in our schools and the community
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We hope you enjoy this week's issue of the
Nashville Singers News
You are subscribed to 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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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
Venue Search Task Force 
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 Venue Search Task Force 
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
 Bob Allen
Venue Search Task Force  Michael Schwalbe
Venue Search Task Force 
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
Sarah Beatty
Director of Events and Communications
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee
Dawn Davenport
Sports Anchor/Reporter
WKRN, News 2
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
When She Loved Me
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 Santa Claus is Comin' to Town
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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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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 11 Simple Concepts to Become a Better Leaderby Dave Kerpen
Being likeable will help you in your job, business, relationships, and life. I interviewed dozens of successful business leaders for my last book, to determine what made them so likeable and their companies so successful. All of the concepts are simple, and yet, perhaps in the name of revenues or the bottom line, we often lose sight of the simple things - things that not only make us human, but can actually help us become more successful. Below are the eleven most important principles to integrate to become a better leader:
1. Listening
"When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen." - Ernest Hemingway
2. Storytelling
"Storytelling is the most powerful way to put ideas into the world today." -Robert McAfee Brown
3. Authenticity
"I had no idea that being your authentic self could make me as rich as I've become. If I had, I'd have done it a lot earlier." -Oprah Winfrey
4. Transparency
"As a small businessperson, you have no greater leverage than the truth." -John Whittier
5. Team Playing
"Individuals play the game, but teams beat the odds." -SEAL Team Saying
6. Responsiveness
"Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it." -Charles Swindoll
7. Adaptability
"When you're finished changing, you're finished." -Ben Franklin
8. Passion
"The only way to do great work is to love the work you do." -Steve Jobs
9. Surprise and Delight
"A true leader always keeps an element of surprise up his sleeve, which others cannot grasp but which keeps his public excited and breathless." -Charles de Gaulle
10. Simplicity
"Less isn't more; just enough is more." -Milton Glaser
11. Gratefulness
"I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder." -Gilbert Chesterton
Dave Kerpen is the New York Times bestselling author of two books, Likeable Social Media and Likeable Business. Read his full article on this subject by clicking here: |
Concert at Hendersonville High School
Tomorrow Night!
Nashville Singers will be presenting a 45-minute performance in Sumner County at Hendersonville High School's Fine Arts Night tomorrow.
This event is open to the public.
Nashville Singers was invited to participate in this monthly event by Hendersonville High School's Director of Fine Arts, Dr. Jeffrey Phillips. Dr. Phillips serves on the Nashville Singers advisory board and is also the President of the Tennessee Music Education Association.
For more information on HHS fine arts programs and activities, call the school at 615-824-6162 or check the school's website by clicking on this link: http://hhs.sumnerschools.org.
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The Nashville Singers Are Blessed to Have Facebook Friends in 20 Countries Around the World 
If you're not yet one of the 1460 people connected to us on Facebook, we hope you will click on the Facebook graphic shown on the left and LIKE us today.
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Germany
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Egypt
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Morocco
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 - Audience Development: 600 Season of Harmony tickets sold
- Season of Harmony Ticket Revenue: $9,500.00
- Sponsorship Revenue: $1,000.00
- Silent Auction Revenue: $2,000.00
- Fees Earned from Performances: $3,960.00
FUND DEVELOPMENT - Dues Revenue: $4,080.00
- Annual Campaign (Donations) Target: $3,000.00
- Merchandising Revenue: $1,195.00
- Advertising Revenue: $1,775.00
- Grant Income: $3,000.00
- Board Giving: $1.000.00
- Advisory Board Giving: $300.00
- Annual Revenue Target: $30,810.00
MEMBERSHIP PHILANTHROPY - $2,500.00 in grants and scholarships to be disbursed
MUSIC - Chorus learns 10 new songs
- Chorus records and releases a new Christmas CD
- 90% of singers receive at least one chorus-funded PVI (Private Vocal Instruction) session
- Chorus maintains a repertoire of 30 songs
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - Executive Director earns last two certificates available from from the Center for Nonprofit Management - Program Management and Volunteer Management
ATTENDANCE - Member attendance at rehearsals, recording sessions and performances is greater than 85%
- Attendance at board meetings is greater than 85%
- Attendance at advisory board meetings is greater than 85%
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Advisory Board/Governing Board
Dinner Meeting This Thursday!
WHEN: February 28 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm
WHERE: Nero's Grill - 2122 Hillsboro Dr, Nashville, TN 37215
RSVP - YES- Doug Morrison - President/Board Chair
- Dr. Lenny Farmer - Vice Chair/Board Secretary
- Tim Mullican - Treasurer
- Taylor Wilson - Board Member At Large
- Mike Casper - Board Member At Large
- Todd Wilson - Executive Director, Ex Officio
- 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, Country Music Hall of Fame
- Amanda Foster - VP of Development, Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce
- 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, Don Hart Music
- 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
- 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, Equipment Finders, Inc.
- Ruth Woodall - Associate Vice-President of Education and Workforce Development, Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry
RSVP - NO
- Dawn Davenport - Sports Anchor/Reporter, WKRN, News 2
- Dr. Gary Wilson - Director of Choral Activities, Lipscomb University
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Video of the Week
 | How Do You Keep The Music Playing
by The Vocal Majority Chorus |
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Quote of the Week 
"If you had started doing anything two weeks ago, by today you would have been two weeks better at it." - John Mayer
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 This Day in Music
February 25, 1972 - Led Zeppelin appeared in front of over 25,000 fans at the Western Springs Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand, the group's first ever gig in New Zealand, (and the largest crowd ever to attend a concert on the island). A special train was chartered from Wellington to bring fans to the concert. News reviews the next day reported the band could be heard over five miles from the Stadium.
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Save This Date!  March 21, 2013
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Please join us!
NASHVILLE SINGERS OPEN REHEARSAL
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 and schools 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 logo 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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Updated - Music Memorization Schedule
Members should be off their music on these new songs by the following dates:
 March 7 - I Then Shall Live
March 14 - Believe
March 21 - Away in a Manger
April 4 - Christmastime Is Here
April 11 - Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
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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. In the last two years, this program has attracted 36 participants from across Tennessee, Alabama, and Ohio. 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). |
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.
We have received only one application so far, so your odds of qualifying for this funding are HIGH!
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.
We have received only one application so far, so your odds of qualifying for this funding are HIGH!
Completed applications must be received by March 31, 2013!
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Upcoming Schedule
WINTER
February 26 - (Tue) Fine Arts Night at Hendersonville High School - open to the public (6:00pm) chorus call 5:30pm, uniform - black Haggar slacks, black long-sleeve NSI shirt, black belt, black socks, black shoes, and gold tie;
February 28 - (Thu) Advisory Board Dinner (6:30pm to 9:00pm, Location TBD)
March 4 - (Mon) Board meeting at Mike Casper's house in Murfreesboro
March 7 - (Thu) Open rehearsal at Tennessee State University - GUESTS WELCOME (7:00pm to 10:00pm)
March 9 - (Sat) NEW - National Anthem performance at Nashville's Municipal Auditorium for the Ohio Valley Conference Basketball Playoffs. At the time this publication went to press, our performance will either be 1:00pm or 6:00pm. Chorus call with either be 12:30pm or 5:30pm. Costume: TBA
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 (8:30am to 3:30pm) 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 15 - Advisory Board Teleconference (7:00pm to 8:30pm)
August 17 - (Sat) Photo session for new Christmas CD
FALL
September 7 - (Sat) 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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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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