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The mission of the Nashville Singers
is to enrich lives through singing
and the support of music education.
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We hope you enjoy this week's issue of the Nashville Singers News
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NPR Story: When Choirs Sing, Many Hearts Beat As One
by
Anna Haensch
To read and hear the story, click on the NPR logo shown below.
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Member Profile - Rodney Turner
 | Rodney Turner
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Rodney began singing in church when he was three. Born and raised in Miami Springs, Florida his family was musically centered - from his mother, who sang in a trio with his two aunts, two sisters who both sing, and play the piano, and everyone, even his Dad, sang in church choir. Rodney began playing clarinet in the 6th grade and was asked by his high school band director to play tenor sax and baritone sax in marching and concert band, respectively. Singing has always been Rodney's first love - from a three year old at the Miami Springs Baptist Church to quartets and church choirs throughout his life. He is currently an air traffic controller in Nashville, Tennessee. He is married to Julie Chambers Turner of Lenoir City, Tennessee has one daughter, Rylie, three - two sons, Joey - 30 and Bryan - 25 with 5 grandchildren - Tanner, McKenzie, Kyle, Michael and Christopher. Rodney will retire in 2013 and is currently pursuing a second career as a voice-over talent. He received the Rookie of the Year Award for 2011.
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2013 Silent Auction Donations Now Exceed $2000.00!
Our 2013 silent auction is shaping up nicely. Thanks to some excellent behind the scenes work by Advisory Board member Sarah Beatty, we have begun to receive silent auction donations earlier than ever before. In the past few weeks, several items have been added to our inventory. Attendees of our SATURDAY Season of Harmony concert will be able to bid on all kinds of neat items, including these most recent additions:
- Disney package ($516.00 value)
- Loew's Vanderbilt Hotel - room for one night ($350.00 value)
- Embassy Suites Franklin Hotel - room for one night ($189.00 value)
- 2014 Franklin Wine Festival - admission for two ($178.00 value)
- Marriott Cool Springs Franklin Hotel - room for one night ($149.00 value)
- Six Flags Over Georgia - admission for two ($119.98 value)
- Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum package for four ($115.00 value)
- Watermark Restaurant - four $25 gift cards ($100.00 value)
- Ambassador FormalWear gift certificate ($100.00 value)
- Holiday World & Splashin' Safari ($89.50 value)
- Grand Ole Opry package for two ($85.00 value)
 - Cedar Creek Sports Center package ($70.00 value)
- Tennessee Aquarium Chattanooga - admission for two ($50.00 value)
- Frist Center for the Visual Arts package for four ($40.00 value)
- Zanies Comedy Club - admission for two ($40.00 value)
The Nashville Singers is very grateful for the generosity of these donor organizations. If you have a product or service you would like to donate to the 2013 silent auction, please contact auction chair Sarah Beatty by clicking HERE.
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Video of the Week  | |
TEDxRainier - Will Hewett - Singing Yourself Alive
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This Day in Music
August 12, 1972 - Alice Cooper was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with "School's Out." The singers only UK No.1, which was also a No.7 hit on the US chart. Cooper has said he was inspired to write the song when answering the question, "What's the greatest three minutes of your life?". Cooper said: "There's two times during the year. One is Christmas morning, the next one is the last three minutes of the last day of school."
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Inside Acappella - Episode 22  | |
Inside A Cappella Ep 22 (2013)
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Quote of the Week
I believe that  singing is the key to long life, a good figure, a stable temperament, increased intelligence, new friends, super self-confidence, heightened sexual attractiveness and a better sense of humor. A recent long-term study conducted in Scandinavia sought to discover which activities related to a healthy and happy later life. Three stood out: camping, dancing and singing. - Brian Eno
British composer, artist and activist Brian Eno was a founding member of the rock group Roxy Music, and has produced recordings by Talking Heads and U2.
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Agenda for August 15th Rehearsal
SECTION I (7:00pm)Tag time Warmup SECTION II (7:20pm)(prep for September 7 recording session) Let It Snow (Sloan) It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (Sloan) Away in a Manger I Wonder What You're Doing for Christmas Santa Claus Is Coming To Town Secret of Christmas SECTION III (8:20pm)Break Announcements SECTION IV (8:50pm)(prep for August 16 performance) Run-through the entire set, including speaking parts from start to finish. Our LED scrolling sign will be on hand to cue song titles, pitches and first words.
| SEC | MIN | | Tonight (no director) | 120 | 2.00 | | applause | 15 | 0.25 | | Beyond the Sea (no director) | 155 | 2.58 | | applause | 15 | 0.25 | | Blew By You (no director) | 120 | 2.00 | | applause | 15 | 0.25 | | intro Lenny | 45 | 0.75 | | When She Loved Me (Sloan directing) | 228 | 3.80 | | applause | 15 | 0.25 | | intro Paul | 45 | 0.75 | | How High the Moon (Todd directing intro) | 223 | 3.72 | | applause | 15 | 0.25 | | intro Lenny | 45 | 0.75 | | Over the Rainbow (Todd directing) | 203 | 3.38 | | applause | 15 | 0.25 | | Seventy-Six Trombones (Todd directing) | 110 | 1.83 | | applause | 15 | 0.25 | | Todd sets up member self-introductions (10 seconds each member) | 180 | 3.00 | | intro sacred set Lenny | 60 | 1.00 | | My Lord and I (no director) | 205 | 0.00 | | applause | 15 | 0.25 | |
Lord's Prayer (Todd directing)
| 186 | 0.00 | |
applause
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O Love That Will Not Let Me Go (Todd directing)
| 192 | 0.00 | | applause | 15 | 0.25 | |
thank yous, promo mission, social media & merchandise - Todd
| 60 | 1.00 | |
I Then Shall Live (Sloan directing)
| 358 | 5.97 | |
applause
| 15 | 0.25 |
| 2700 | 45.00 |
Closing song
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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 |
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
SUMMER
August 15
(Thu) Next rehearsal at Whitworth Mermorial Baptist Church (7:00pm to 10:00pm)
August 16
(Fri) Performance at Woodmont Baptist Church. Chorus call 6:00pm; 45-minute performance begins sometime between 6:45pm and 7:00pm; Uniform: Haggar string colored slacks, white long sleeve button-down shirt, long red tie, black blazer, black belt
black socks, black shoes (shined up and looking good)
August 17 (Please note: change in costuming and session start time)
(Sat) Photo session for PR shots/new Christmas CD Location #1: The Parthenon - West End Ave & 25th Avenue, In Centennial Park (T)
Description: Group Dress Shots
Time-frame (12:00pm to 12:45pm) (arrive dressed) Costume: Haggar string colored slacks, white button down long sleeve dress shirt, black blazer, gold long tie, black belt, black socks Location #2: inclement weather or backup (indoor) location: Youth Opportunity Center 1704 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville 37203 (T) Description: Dress Group Shots Time-frame #1: 12:00pm to 12:45pm Costume: Haggar Black colored slacks, black long sleeve NSI logo dress shirt, long gold tie, black blazer, black belt, black socks, black shoes (shined up and looking good) Description: Dress Group Shots Time-frame #2: 1:00pm to 1:45pm Costume: Haggar string colored slacks, white button down long sleeve dress shirt, black blazer, gold long tie, black belt, black socks Description: Dress Head Shots Time-frame #3: 2:00pm to 2:45pm Costume: Same uniform as last group shot Description: pack up everything, load out Time-frame: #4: 2:45pm to 3:00pm Location #3: Studios of WKRN News 2 - 441 Murfreesboro Rd, Nashville, 37210 (T) Description: CD cover photo shots in front of a green screen - clusters of 4-5 guys at one time, later utilizing photo shop to create a composite photo of the whole ensemble Time-frame: Setup from 3:00 to 3:15pm, shoot from 3:15pm to 4:15 Costume: Same uniform as head shots
FALL
September 5
(Thu) SOS (Support our Singers) Event - Pot luck dinner at Whitworth Memorial Baptist Church - Set-up 6:00pm / Social time 6:15pm / Dinner 7:00pm / Clean-up 7:30pm / Rehearsal (with guest soloist Melody Myers) begins 7:45pm / Spouses, significant others, and family members are invited to attend this social event and stay for the rest of our rehearsal, if they are so inclined. For more information, contact event chair Jennifer Wilson
September 7
(Sat) Recording session #2 for new Christmas CD (8:30am to 2:30pm)
September 21
(Sat) Performance at Annual Paper Sale Auction presented by the AL Menah Shrine Clowns benefiting the Shrine Hospital for Children
September 23 (NEW DATE)
(Mon) 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
Costume: TBA
Schedule: Arrive at Whitworth on Saturday morning at 7:00am, depart at 7:15am. Return to Nashville at 11:15pm that evening. Ticket information coming soon.
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)
2014January 30
(Thu) Annual Awards and Recognition Dinner (Location TBA)
February 27
(Thu) Advisory Board Dinner (Location TBA)
March 4
(Tue) (NEW) Choral Blast - a community concert at the historic Ryman Auditorium, hosted by Nashville in Harmony
March 15
(Sat) Acappella Academy - Whitworth Memorial Baptist Church
April 26
(Sat) Spring Fundraiser EventJune 21
(Sat) Board of Directors Annual Planning Retreat (Location TBA)July 14
(Mon) Advisory Board/Governing Board Teleconference September 25
(Thu) Advisory Board/Governing Board Dinner (Location TBA)November 22 and 23rd
(Saturday and Sunday) Season of Harmony Concerts (Locations TBA)
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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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Meet Our Advisory Board
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Nikki Baker
Director of Communications
The Pencil Foundation
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 of Development
Adventure Science Center
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
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Emily Lansdell
Director of Marketing & Admissions
Columbia Academy
Lynn D. McGill, CLU, ChFC Financial Advisor
Choir Director
Trinity United Methodist Church
Joann McIntire
Office Assistant IV
Dr. Jeffrey T. Phillips
Director of Fine Arts
President-Elect
Amanda Foster
VP of Development
Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce
Tom Ventress
President
Ventress Design Works
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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We Are Grateful To Our Donors & 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 |
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We Are Grateful to Our In-Kind Sponsors
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Ambassador Formalwear
1714 North Gallatin Road
Madison, TN 37115
(Rivergate)
615.865.4640
Carl Diebold
Sincera Media Solutions
Dove Award-winning videographer
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Private Voice Instruction
Performance Coaching
Tom Ventress
President
Ventress Design Works
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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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 of The Nashville Singers, Inc.
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