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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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Mission
The mission of Nashville Singers is to enrich lives through singing and the support of music education.
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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How Singing With Others Changes Your Life
Imperfect Harmony - Finding Happiness Singing With Others
A new book by Stacy Horn 
When writer Stacy Horn was 26 years old, she was divorced and miserable. So she decided to audition for the Choral Society of Grace Church in New York. Horn made the cut and joined the community choir as a soprano.
She chronicles her 30 years with the group in a new memoir, Imperfect Harmony: Finding Happiness in Singing With Others. She talks with NPR's Ari Shapiro about how singing made her life more bearable.
Daniel Levitin, psychology professor at McGill University, and author of "This Is Your Brain On Music" joins the conversation to explain the science of group singing.
Click on the book cover or NPR logo to hear the story.
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Board Approves New, Simplified Mission Statement
The Evolution
of the Nashville Singers Mission
When the founders of the Nashville Singers incorporated in October of 2008, our founding board had already adopted two missions; missions that remain important to us 4.5 years later. One was focused on the quality and diversity of the music we create. The other was focused on developing the skills of our members and leaders. Organizational Mission (October 2008 to May 2013)
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.
Leadership Mission (October 2008 to May 2013)
The 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.
After a very successful inaugural concert, Nashville Singers finished the 2010 "in the black" for the very first time. An Executive Director was appointed. He promptly created two programs focused on the support of music education in our schools. These included the Music Makes a Difference grant program and the Educator of the Future College scholarship program.
To support these two important initiatives, the Nashville Singers board of directors adopted a (third) philanthropic mission:
Philanthropic Mission (January 2011 to May 2013)
The philanthropic mission of Nashville Singers is to provide resources and support for music education in our schools and the community.
While these three missions have served us well, the length and level of detail has made it a challenge for members and audiences to internalize.
Recent discussions between Todd Wilson and Kim Carpenter Drake, Vice-President of the Center for Nonprofit Management reinforced the importance of simplifying the mission of the Nashville Singers, so it can internalized and appreciated by a larger audience and more readily shared with others.
At our June 3rd board meeting, chorus leadership transitioned the leadership mission to become one of the objectives of our 2011-2020 strategic plan, and approved combining/simplifying our organizational and philanthropic missions.
The new, single mission of the Nashville Singers is...
to enrich lives through singing
and the support of music education
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Nashville Singers is pleased to offer hands-on internships in the performing arts to students throughout the year. These are part-time internships of 10-15 hours/week.
Current Openings
Summer (June 6-August 9)
- Marketing Intern
- Communications Intern
- Financial Development/Fundraising Intern
Fall (August 24-December 6) - Marketing Intern
- Communications Intern
- Financial Development/Fundraising Intern
For more information, visit the intern page of our website. |
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Member Profile - Bruce Cokeroft
With over 25 years of combined church ministry and music industry experience, Bruce Cokeroft comes from a rich musical heritage. As the son of international quartet champion, Gene Cokeroft of the Suntones, Bruce began singing tags and songs with his family at a very early age. He was active with the Miami, Florida chapter in the 1980s and was a member of the Barbershop Harmony Society.
With songs and arrangements in catalogs such as Word, EMI Christian Music, Brentwood-Benson, and Alfred Publishing, he has also been privileged to work along side such notable arrangers, producers, and writers as Robert Sterling, David T. Clydesdale, Lari Goss, and Greg Nelson. Bruce currently provides direction in the creative development of major choral print products at LifeWay Music Group, and is largely responsible for product content and production for many of their successful product lines.
He is a Dove Award nominee and a current member of the American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers.
A church music worship leader and independent artist/vocalist, Bruce lives in Smyrna, Tennessee with his wife Kellye. Bruce is one of the four founding members of the chorus and serves as tenor section leader, auditions manager, and as a member of the 2013 Nashville Singers concert venue search task force. He received the coveted Member of the Year Award for 2010.
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Kudos to Grace Thomson!
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Larry and Michael having their voices analyzed
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Nashville Singers is grateful to the lovely and talented Grace Thomson for her assistance this past Thursday in resetting our riser configuration to adjust for the addition of new voices to our ensemble. It is amazing how subtle adjustments in the positions of various singers can impact the unit sound of the chorus. Thank you Grace for taking the time to help us sound better. If you are looking for private voice lessons or performance coaching, you can contact Grace by email at gracemthomson@gmail.com |
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Inside Acappella - Episode 13
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This Day in Music
June 10, 1972 - Sammy Davis Jr. started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with "Candy Man." This song was his only US No.1 and was taken from the film "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory." |
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Flight of the Bumblebee - The Swingle Singers
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Agenda for June 13 Rehearsal
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Rehearsal photo by Grace Thomson
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SECTION I (7:00pm)
Tag time (Todd)
Warmup (Sloan)
SECTION II (7:20pm)
Coventry Carol (Sloan)
Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming (Sloan)
Do You Hear What I Hear (Todd)
Lord's Prayer (Todd)
Seventy-Six Trombones (Todd)
SECTION III (8:25pm)
Break
Business (Doug)
SECTION IV (9:00pm)
Secret of Christmas (Todd)
Silent Night (Todd)
Tonight (Sloan)
Bring Him Home (Todd)
How High the Moon (Todd)
Beyond the Sea (Todd)
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What Does It Take To Get The Nashville Singers
To Sing For My Organization? 
We hear this question quite often.
Here's what you can expect:
We like to have a good understanding of your needs and the logistics involved with any appearance.
The Event - Will the event have a particular theme?
Venue - What is the size of stage or performing area?
- Will there be a "warm up" room/area for the singers to assemble beforehand?
- Can you provide choral risers or will we be responsible for providing and transporting risers?
- What are available parking options and is there any cost involved?
Musical Program - Are we the sole entertainment for this event or are we just one of several groups performing?
- How much total singing time are you seeking from us? If we were the only artist on the bill, we an usually offer a maximum of 60-minutes of singing time. During the holiday season, we can offer an additional 30 minutes of Christmas music.
- We have a very wholesome repertoire, but are there any types of songs we would need to avoid?
Technical (not necessary in smaller venues)
- What type of sound system, microphones, speakers or lighting will be provided?
- Are you looking for us to provide sound and lighting?
- Will you be providing someone to operate the sound system or lighting or are we expected to provide these operators?
Time Commitment- From the time we arrive for a sound check until our performance, how much time will be required of the singers at the performance venue?
Attendees- To help create a suitable musical program, what are the expected demographics of the audience?
Merchandising- Will we be permitted to make our audio CD available for purchase to the attendees present?
- Can you provide a few tables and helpers to facilitate these sales, or will you be looking for us to provide these tables and helpers?
Our past clients have included: - Antioch High School Music Department
- Association of Music Ministers
- Belmont University
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- Donelson-Hermitage Chamber of Commerce
- Erica Lane
- FiftyForward (Madison & Nashville locations)
- First Baptist Church of Nashville
- Harborview Community HOA
- Hendersonville High School
- Hillsboro High School
- International Championship of Collegiate Acappella
- Lebanon Road Church of Christ
- Lifepoint Church
- Lipscomb University
- Men of Harmony Chorus
- Metro Nashville Arts Commission
- Morningside of Belmont
- Music City Bowl
- Nashville Valley of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
- Nashville Symphony
- Priest Lake Presbyterian Church
- Rutland Place
- Sound of Tennessee Chorus
- Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
- Tennessee Arts Academy
- Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry
- Titanic Museum & Attraction
- United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee
- Vanderbilt ALS Clinic
- Walter Hill First Baptist Church
- Whitworth Memorial Baptist Church
We have dates available in June, July, October, and December. Contact Nashville Singers to perform for you next special event TODAY, by calling 615-852-SING (7464) send an email to todd@nashvillesingers.org. |
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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 13 - (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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Download our Programs Brochure
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
Nashville Singers and Nashvillesingers.org are registered and protected service marks (SM) of Nashville Singers, Inc.
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