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2014 Grant Recipients Announced

The Nashville Singers received the largest number of application for grant funding in our history this year. While we believe all applicant schools and nonprofits are doing great things in the field of music education in Middle Tennessee, we were faced with the tough job of picking just three to receive a $750.00 grant award.

We encourage all applicant organizations and previous recipients to apply again in 2015.

This year's recipients of the Music Makes a Difference grant funding include:

Bellevue Middle School Music Boosters to receive $750.00 music education grant

The award-winning, nationally-recognized music program at Bellevue Middle school has set extremely high standards pf excellence in an effort to enrich and educate the lives of students and parents. Instrumental grades 5-8 including Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, String Orchestra, and Full Orchestra. There is also an after-school Choir. These funds will impact 250 students and will be used for new music, music stands, posture chairs, chair racks, as well as association/festival fees.

VSA Arts Tennessee
to receive $750.00 music education grant

VSA Tennessee is a statewide nonprofit that works with young people with disabilities through the

arts. They offer 10 artist residencies in schools, workshops to expose young people to careers in the

arts, a dulcimer choir program for young people with Autism, a dance program for young people

with Down syndrome, performances and exhibitions that promote the abilities of people with

disabilities and professional development workshops. They also offer the Young Soloist program that

feeds into an international music competition. At the State level, the Young Soloist program also

offers workshops, performance opportunities, and internships for young people with disabilities. These funds will be used for the Young Soloist program as part of the Nashville Jazz Workshop to help pay for the teaching and performing artists.

Music City Youth Orchestra to receive $750 music education grant
The mission of the Music City Youth Orchestra is to attract and educate the youth of our community about the life importance of music. This nonprofit organization is in their seventh season and is dedicated to providing a dynamic atmosphere for student musicians in Middle Tennessee to explore a diverse repertoire for string orchestra. These funds will be used to support MCYO music education programs.

The Nashville Singers Receive a Visit from the
Men of Harmony Barbershop Chorus

Before last week's recording session, the Men of Harmony Chorus paid us a visit. The evening started with some informal quartet and small group singing. We then took turns singing songs and providing feedback to one another. A great time was had by all.

The relationship between the Men of Harmony and the Nashville Singers goes back many years. The Nashville Singers have performed at two of their Valentines Dinners and participated in two joint rehearsals with MOH. Men of Harmony members have participated in Acappella Academy and served as ushers at two of our Season of Harmony Concerts. Their director, Bryan Patrick is also a member of the Nashville Singers and has brought the ensemble a new level of ambition and performance skills.

Quote of the Week

The best relationships develop when both parties see value in collaboration, when egos are set aside, when "territorialism" is viewed as a bad word, when visionary leaders/strategic thinkers look at other arts organizations in their community as potential partners and not just competitors, and when leaders and members realize they can learn from one another, share successes and overcome obstacles together, and end up stronger as a result. From my perspective, true collaboration in the performing arts will always be much more than sharing the stage at an event. But, that IS a step in the right direction. - Todd Wilson, Executive Director of the Nashville Singers

Video of the Week

Hotel California - Outstanding Acapella Cover

Hotel California - Acapella Cover

This Day In Music

May 19, 1973 - Stevie Wonder went to No.1 on the US singles chart with "You Are The Sunshine Of My Life." This was his third US No.1, won Wonder a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. This song was the second single released from the album "Talking Book."

Agenda for May 22nd Meeting

SECTION I (7:00pm)
Group discussion about the Spring Spectacular concert, plans for the remainder of the year and beyond. Thank you cards to be signed by all members for volunteers at concert and donor supporters for The Big Payback.

SECTION II (7:30pm)
Listen to audio captured at the recording session

SECTION III (8:00pm)
Break

SECTION IV (8:30pm)
TBD

Tim's Dad Paid Us a Visit This Week

L.D. Mullican

HELP US REACH OUR GOAL OF HAVING 100 KIDS PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT

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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.

Upcoming Schedule

2014

May 22
Next meeting at Whitworth Memorial Baptist Church
(7:00pm to 10:00pm)

June 7

Summer picnic for Nashville Singers members, family, and advisory board

4:30 PM-6:30 PM at Edwin Warner Park, Picnic Shelter 5

June 21
(Sat - 9:00am to 5:00pm) Board of Directors Annual Planning Retreat (Treetop Adventure Park Visitor's Center or Lifepoint Church. Venue will be finalized soon.)

July 14
(Mon) Advisory Board/Governing Board Teleconference

August 16

Annual photo session (location TBA)

August 24 (NEW!)

Performance at Walter Hill First Baptist Church Homecoming Celebration in Murfreesboro. The Nashville Singers will perform a 15-minute set of sacred music during the morning service and another 15 minute set during their luncheon. This will be our 4th performance at WHFBC.

September 20

(Sat) Master Class with Dr. Kirby Shaw for Middle and High School Students (Location TBA)

followed by a panel discussion with a cappella thought leaders
including Dr. Kirby Shaw and Dr. Cedric Dent

September 25
(Thu) Advisory Board/Governing Board Dinner (Location TBA)

November 22 and 23rd
(Saturday and Sunday) Season of Harmony Concerts (Locations TBA)

Affiliated Organizations

2014 Governing Board

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Todd Wilson

Executive Director, Ex Officio

Dr. Lenny Farmer

President/Board Chair

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Larry Bain

Vice-Chair

Michael Thornton
Secretary

Tim Mullican

Treasurer

Taylor Wilson
Board Member At Large

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Michael Schwalbe
Board Member At Large

(photos by John Jackson)

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2014 Advisory Board

Nathan Bailey

Attorney
Waddey & Patterson

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

Sales Manager

Hilton Worldwide

Amanda Foster

VP of Development

Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce

Jason G. Franke

Vice-President of Corporate Partnerships &
Marketing

Nashville Sounds Baseball

Carrie Hobbs Guiden

Executive Director

The Arc of Tennessee

Don Hart

Professional music arranger,
composer, orchestrator

Don Hart Music

Margaret Campbelle-Holman
Executive Director
Choral Arts Link

Kelly Hoskins

Travel Manager
Soles4Souls

Lindsey Inman

Fan Relations Coordinator

The Nashville Predators

Lynn D. McGill, CLU, ChFC

Financial Advisor

The McGill Financial Ensemble

Choir Director

Trinity United Methodist Church

Dr. Jeffrey T. Phillips

Director of Fine Arts

Hendersonville High School

President-Elect

Tennessee Music Education Association

Amy Strange

Technology Coordinator
CBIZ Benefits & Insurance Services
of Tennessee

Tom Ventress

President

Ventress Design Works

Roger White

Trainer / Outside Sales

Equipment Finders, Inc.

Dr. Gary Wilson

Director of Choral Activities

Lipscomb University

David Winters

Attorney
Winters Patent Law

Ruth Woodall

Associate Vice-President
of Education and Workforce Development

Tennessee Chamber of Commerce
& Industry

We Are Grateful To Our Donors & Funders

Donors

Bruce and Kellye Cokeroft

Bryan Patrick

Larry and Joan Bain
Nikki Baker

Sarah and Gary Beatty
Delek Fund for Hope
Jane and Richard Eskind & Family Foundation
Dr. Lenny and Elaine Farmer
Carrie Hobbs Guiden
Jerry and Nancy Jennings

Janet Koch

Colonel Samuel Liburdi

Ed and Tracey Luke

Doug and Trish Morrison

Tim and Amy Mullican

Jonathan (Jay) Ress

Lisa Black Schlossberg
Michael Schwalbe

Brett and Brandrea Sweeney

Gary Sinagra
Michael and Saundra Thornton

Dr. Jane Warren
Roger White
Steve and Terri Williams

Darlene Williamson

Harlan and Sandy Wilson
Taylor Wilson

Todd and Jennifer Wilson
Winters Patent Law
Ruth Woodall

Sloan Yarborough
Lawrence Bain
Sloan Yarborough
Todd and Jennifer Wilson

We Are Grateful to Our In-Kind Sponsors

ALSCO
Textile Services

www.alsco.com

Ambassador Formalwear

Gilda York

1714 North Gallatin Road
Madison, TN 37115
(Rivergate)
615.865.4640

ACOUSTIX Productions

www.acoustix.com

Trade Show Exhibit Booth

John Jackson Photography
www.jjacksonphotos.com

Southwest Airlines
www.southwest.com

Playground Recording Studios
www.playgroundrecording.com

Town Planner Community Calendar
www.townplanner.com

(advertising/promotional assistance)

Nelson Coates
Graphic Design
www.nelsoncoates.com

Tom Ventress

President

Ventress Design Works

Ric Domenico

Second Mile Music

Whitworth Memorial Baptist Church
http://whitworthbaptist.org/

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