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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
Nikki Baker
Sarah Beatty
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-Elect
Tennessee Music Education Association
Amanda Foster
VP of Development
Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce
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
Beyond the Sea
Blew by You
Bring Him Home
Danny Boy
Happy Together
How High the Moon
I Then Shall Live
My Lord and I
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
O Love That Will Not Let Me Go
Over the Rainbow
The Lion Sleeps Tonight
The Lord's Prayer
Star Spangled Banner
Tonight
When She Loved Me
HOLIDAY
Away in a Manger
Believe
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
2013
I.T. Creswell Arts
Magnet Middle School ($500) H.B. Williams
Elementary School
(Sound Effects) ($500) Ezell-Harding School
(Fine Arts Academy) ($500) 2012
Lakeview Design Center ($500) Oliver Middle School ($500) 2011
John Overton High School ($500) Educator of the Future
College Scholarships Awarded
2013
Kasey Hammond Hendersonville High School 2012
Michael Collins ($1000) McGavock High School |
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Interview with Larry Bain 
A: Delivering newspapers
Q2. My current job is...
A: My career work was as a computer programmer / analyst / databaser. I'm retired now but still work part time in the same field.
Q3. My worst job ever was...
A: Cleaning the inside of an industrial steam furnace boiler with a wire brush. I ended up covered head to toe in carbon black.
Q4. My first car was a...
A: 1963 Ford Fairlane
Q5. My current mode of transportation is...
A: 1993 Pontiac Bonneville SE
Q6. My dream car is a...
A: 1965 GTO
Q7. The last book I read was...
A: Stan Musial: An American Life by George Vecsey
Q8. My favorite magazine is...
A: Sports Illustrated
Q9. Who is the most famous person you have ever met?
A: Tom Selleck
Q10. If you could meet any person (dead or alive) who would it be and why?
A: The Apostle Paul. I have a bunch of questions on the books he wrote especially First and Second Corinthians.
Q11. When I need inspiration, I...
A: Listen to music
Q12. The educator or teacher that has left the most lasting impression on you... A: Mrs Davis, high school math teacher
Q13. But if I want to unwind, I...
A: Walk
Q14. I've never...
A: Been to Antarctica
Q15. What is one thing that very few people know about you?
A: Few people know how difficult a time I have identifying with being a grown-up
Q16. My favorite experience as a performer would have to be...
A: When folks say how much they were touched/inspired/gladened/... by the music and presentation
Q17. My favorite meal is...
A: Something with rice
Q18. I am terrified of...
A: Being in a smallish enclosed space that is very warm
Q19. If I could vacation anywhere in the world, where would it be?
A: Australia
Q20. The one piece of technology I can't live without?
A: Lights
Q21. The last thing I purchased was...
A: MP3 player
Q22. My favorite television show is...
A: Sports
Q23. My radio is most often tuned to...
A: News or sports talk
Q24. CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, or BBC?
A: BBC
Q25. My favorite singer is...
A: Andy Williams
Q26. My favorite sports team is...
A: Baltimore Orioles and Baltimore Ravens
Q27. Musical instruments I enjoy playing include...
A: Guitar
Q28. What do I like most about being associated with Nashville Singers?
A: Great singing of challenging arrangements with a very congenial group makes for a fun time.
Q29. How old were you when you first started singing?
A: 5 or 6. I grew up in a singing family especially while traveling.
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Littlestone Summer Music Academy (Li.S.M.A.) is a 2-week, summer music day camp, held at Montgomery Bell Academy from July 8 - July 19. Our program an opportunity for Middle Tennessee's most enthusiastic and passionate young musicians to perform with and study under musicians and teachers from the top conservatories and universities in the country, including Cincinnati Conservatory, Manhattan School of Music, Vanderbilt University, Berklee College, Indiana University, University of Florida, MTSU, Belmont University, and more.
Li.S.M.A. costs only $100 for the full two weeks and we strive to provide an exceptional quality of programming while removing as many possible financial barriers to participation as possible.
Most importantly, Li.S.M.A. is a program that allows like-minded students who are passionate about music to meet other young people in their area and perform music with people who are just like them.
To register for this program, click on the logo shown above.
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REMINDER: Governing Board Meets Tonight
 Don't forget! Tonight, June 3rd, is our monthly board meeting! Trish is cooking dinner to be served at 6:30pm. The meeting begins at 7:00pm. Review last months minutes, and be ready to discuss all and any topics!
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A Few Kind Words...
The Nashville Singers are so unique in purpose, keep on keeping on! Your recent performance at Belmont was highly entertaining, obviously a major hit with everyone there. Hope to catch you guys again soon. - Bill Bernhard, Kentucky Vocal Union
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Inside Acappella - Episode 12
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This Day in Music
 June 3, 1964 - During a photo session Ringo Starr was taken ill suffering from tonsillitis and pharyngitis, days before a world tour was about to start. After a last-minute phone call from George Martin, session drummer Jimmy Nichol rushed over to EMI Studios, where he and The Beatles ran through six songs from their tour repertoire in a quick rehearsal. Nichol replaced Ringo and became a Beatle for eleven days.
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Studio Dates and Location Finalized
 After a three year break, on July 27 and September 7, Nashville Singers will be back in the studio working on a new recording of Christmas holiday favorites.
Playground Studios is located in the trendy Berry Hill studio community of Music City. Their newly remodeled studios, lounges and break rooms promise to provide continued inspiration as we embark on this new journey together.
We are very grateful to Regi Stone and Tim Coyle at Playground Studios and to Bruce Cokeroft for making this union possible.
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Preliminary Recording Plan
(subject to tweaking)
SATURDAY - July 27
9:00am - warm-ups
9:15am - set-up/set levels
9:30am - Coventry Carol (Sloan)
9:50am - Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming (Sloan)
10:10am - break
10:20am - Do You Hear What I Hear (Todd)
10:50am - Santa Claus is Coming to Town (Todd)
11:20am - meal break
11:50am - Silent Night (Todd)
12:20pm - Secret of Christmas (Todd)
12:50pm - break
1:00pm - Caroling, Caroling (Sloan)
1:30pm - Session ends
SATURDAY - September 7
9:00am - warm-ups
9:15am - set-up/set levels
9:30am - I Wonder What You're Doing for Christmas (Todd)
10:00am - Birthday Of A King (Todd)
10:30am - break
10:40am - Away in a Manger (Todd)
11:25am - meal break
11:55am - We Wish You a Merry Christmas (Todd)
12:20pm - Let It Snow (Sloan)
12:50pm - break
1:00pm - It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year (Sloan)
1:30pm - Session ends
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Video of the Week
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Agenda for June 6 Rehearsal
SECTION I (7:00pm) (Sloan)Tag time Warmup Oh Bla Di Oh Blah Da Seventy-Six Trombones Santa Claus Is Coming To Town SECTION II (8:05pm) (Doug)Break Business meeting SECTION III (8:30pm) (Grace)Riser placement SECTION IV (9:00pm) (Todd)O Love That Will Not Let Me Go Believe Away in a Manger Christmastime Is Here I Wonder What You're Doing for Christmas How High the Moon
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SAVE THE DATES for two Season of Harmony Concerts
 Saturday - November 23, 2013 First Baptist Church Donelson, TN Silent Auction begins at 6:00pm Concert begins at 7:00pm
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Sunday - November 24, 2013
Lifepoint Church
Smyrna, TN
Concert begins at 2:30pm
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Stay tuned for more details as they become available.
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Upcoming Schedule
SPRING
June 3 - Board Meeting - Dinner at 6:30pm, meeting at 7:00pm
(Doug's place)
June 6 - (Thu) Next rehearsal
SUMMER
June 22 - (Sat) All-Day Board Retreat (Lifepoint Church in Smyrna)
July 2 - (Tue) Rehearsal on a different night to avoid conflict with Independence Day holiday.
July 15 - Advisory Board Teleconference (7:00pm to 8:30pm)
July 27 - (Sat) Recording session for new Christmas CD
August 16 - (Fri) Performance at Woodmont Baptist Church. Chorus call 6:00pm; 45-minute performance begins sometime between 6:45pm and 7:00pm;
August 17 - (Sat) Photo session for new Christmas CD
FALL
September 7 - (Sat) Recording session for new Christmas CD
September 21 - (Sat) Performance at Annual Paper Sale Auction presented by the AL Menah Shrine Clowns benefiting the Shrine Hospital for Children
September 26 - (Thu) Advisory Board Dinner (6:30pm to 9:00pm) (Location TBD)
November 13 - Nashville Singers 5th Anniversary
November 16 - (Sat) 35-minute concert set in Oak Ridge, TN
November 23 - (Sat) Season of Harmony Concert in Nashville - Silent Auction starts at 6:00pm, concert starts at 7:00pm (First Baptist Church in Donelson)
November 24 - (Sun) Season of Harmony Concert in Smyrna at 2:30pm (Lifepoint Church) 2014March 4 (Tue) (NEW) Choral Blast - a community concert at the historic Ryman Auditorium, hosed by Nashville in Harmony
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Please Support
Nashville Singers
Music Education Programs (PSA)
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Nashville Singers is recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt 501(c)3 non-profit organization registered in the state of Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. All solicitations are intended for Tennessee residents and help us impact the lives of other by perpetuating mission-critical outreach and music education programs. If you reside outside of Tennessee, please contact us BEFORE making a donation.
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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
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